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The Believers

Horror After the accidental death of his wife by electrocution, Cal Jamison (Martin Sheen) moves to New York City, where a rash of brutal, ritualistic child murders, supposedly committed by members of a Hispanic cult practicing a malevolent version of Brujeria have been confounding the NYPD. Things take a turn for the worse when the cult targets Jamison's son Chris (Harley Cross).
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United StatesUnited States
The Washington Post
The Washington Post
"A bizarre, occult thriller about the implications of religious faith (...) the movie's dread atmosphere begins to seep into your head"  POS
United KingdomUnited Kingdom Time Out "The real mystery is what Schlesinger and Sheen are doing making this schlock"  NEG
United StatesUnited States
Los Angeles Times
Los Angeles Times
"One of the better-produced, more exciting and intelligent thrillers of the year" POS
United StatesUnited States
Chicago Tribune
Chicago Tribune
"There's always room for debate, but John Schlesinger's The Believers could be the dullest movie ever made about child sacrifice" NEG
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