Jeruzalem (2015)

When a couple of American young adults fly to Israel to visit the city of Jerusalem, a biblical nightmare falls upon them.

Directors:

Doron Paz (as The PAZ brothers), Yoav Paz (as The PAZ brothers)

Writers:

Doron Paz (as The PAZ brothers), Yoav Paz (as The PAZ brothers)

Stars:

Yael Grobglas, Yon Tumarkin, Danielle Jadelyn

3 wins & 2 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Yael Grobglas	...	Rachel Klein
Yon Tumarkin	...	Kevin Reed
Danielle Jadelyn	...	Sarah Pullman
Tom Graziani	...	Omar
Sarel Piterman	...	Young Priest
Howard Rypp	...	Howard Pullman
Ami Smolartchik	...	Taxi driver (as Ami Smolarchik)
Yoav Koresh	...	Yehuda
Ori Zaltzman	...	Tomer
Fares Hananya	...	Fauzi (as Fares Hanania)
Itsko Yampulski	...	David (as Itzko Yampolski)
Mel Rosenberg	...	Priest
Danny Zahavi	...	David's Father (as Daniel Zahavi)
Moran Zelma	...	Resurrected Mom
Salim	...	Oud Playing Grandfather

Storyline

American best friends Rachel Klein and Sarah Pullman travel to Tel Aviv to have fun. On the flight, they meet Kevin Reed, who invites them to Jerusalem. They accept and check into a hostel owned by Omar. Sarah and Rachel date Kevin and Omar respectively, and they go to a nightclub together. When they return to the hostel, they find that Jerusalem is under siege, a curfew has been imposed, and no one can leave, as they're under attack by demons.

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Plot Keywords:

google glass | winged demon | tourist | jewish mythology | soldier | 

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Taglines:

On Judgement Day, hell shall inherit the Earth.

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Genres:

Horror | Sci-Fi | Thriller

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for horror violence, language throughout, some sexuality/nudity and brief drug use

Did You Know?

Trivia

The Yom Kippur war started on October 6th, 1973. It is still an open wound in collective Israeli memory, This fact adds a certain dramatic effect to the war against the demons depicted in the climax of the movie, which also takes place during Yom Kippur.

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Goofs

The documentary in the beginning of the movie was allegedly filmed during Yom Kippur (day of atonement), the holiest day of the Jewish year. During this day every shop is closed, there are no radio and TV broadcast, it is a day dedicated exclusively to prayer and fasting. Under normal circumstances, no religious Jew would interview for a filming crew (the Italian priest). Then again, these are not normal circumstances.

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Quotes

Rachel Klein: Oh my god, I can't believe we're really going...

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Connections

Followed by Jeruzalem 2

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Soundtracks

Shushan
[ Ending Credit Song ]
Written by Balkan Beat Box
Performed by Balkan beat Box

User Reviews

disappointed

Jeruzalem (2015) started off decently, and i will echo some of the other reviewers in saying that the footage of the city itself is beautiful (i really want to go to Jerusalem now!), but apart from the obviously pretty scenery, there isn't very much going on. the back-story is hinted at, the character development is sub-par (leaving the viewer unaffected by their happy/ sad fates), and the creatures/ demons look way more promising in the trailer than in the movie itself.

All in all, the investment this movie demands is nominal, leaving me very 'meh' at the end. oh, the only response that sticks is annoyance at the main protagonist's stupidity (constant sobbing/ screaming type). Also, how long does it take someone to figure where to aim?!

major disappointment. :/

Details

Official Sites:

Official Epic Pictures site Official Facebook

Country:

Israel

Language:

English

Release Date:

7 July 2016 (Israel)

Also Known As:

Jeruzalem

Filming Locations:

Jerusalem, Israel

Box Office

Opening Weekend USA:

$11,287, 24 January 2016

Gross USA:

$11,287

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$107,024

Company Credits

Production Co:

Mifal Hapais, Epic Pictures Group, Paz Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

94 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1