The Believer (2021 film)
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| Directed by | Shan Serafin |
| Written by | Shan Serafin |
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| Cinematography | John Nodorft |
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Running time | 91 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
The Believer is a 2021 American horror film written and directed by Shan Serafin. It stars Aidan Bristow, Sophie Kargman, Susan Wilder, Lindsay Ginter, Robbie Goldstein and Billy Zane.[1] It runs for 91 minutes. The film is about a woman driven murderously insane by a mad doctor's strange alternative therapy.[2][3]
Plot
[edit]An out-of-work nuclear scientist, struggles with tension in his marriage after his wife mysteriously terminates her pregnancy without his consent. As his physical health begins to inexplicably deteriorate, his wife's behavior grows increasingly bizarre and he seeks clarity from his therapist. Exhausted by his job search, strange events begin to occur in the home and his medical condition progressively declines. Dr. Benedict recommends they try an alternative therapy, but it only makes matters worse. Lucas questions Benedict's effectiveness as his grip on reality begins to fade. Violet arouses his ever-deepening suspicions, and after a visit from two mysterious guests, her insidious behavior becomes disturbingly pervasive. Lucas' anger and frustration turns to fear as Violet's sinister intentions are revealed. Lucas tries in vain to escape the evil web she has spun, but by the time he discovers the truth, it might be too late.
Cast
[edit]- Aidan Bristow as Lucas
- Sophie Kargman as Violet
- Susan Wilder as Charlotte
- Lindsey Ginter as Gus
- Robbie Goldstein
- Billy Zane as Dr. Benedict
Release
[edit]Freestyle Releasing releases The Believer On-Demand on April 2, 2021.[4]
Reception
[edit]Alex Saveliev of Film Threat gave it a five out of ten and he wrote:
While admirable in its ambition, the end result just doesn't quite gel. Cool poster, though.[5]
References
[edit]- ^ "Official Trailer for 'The Believer' with Sophie Kargman & Billy Zane". 19 March 2021.
- ^ "ASC Awards: 'Mank', 'The Crown', 'The Mandalorian' Take Top Honors – Full Winners List". 18 April 2021.
- ^ "'Soul,' 'The Mandalorian' and 'The Midnight Sky' Lead VES Awards". 7 April 2021.
- ^ "Horror-thriller THE BELIEVER featuring Billy Zane / Releasing". 10 April 2021.
- ^ "The Believer (2021) review". Film Threat. 16 April 2021. Retrieved 30 April 2021.
External links
[edit]- The Believer at IMDb