Apostle (2018)

In 1905, a drifter on a dangerous mission to rescue his kidnapped sister tangles with a sinister religious cult on an isolated island.

Director:

Gareth Evans

Writer:

Gareth Evans

Stars:

Dan Stevens, Richard Elfyn, Paul Higgins

1 win & 8 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Dan Stevens	...	Thomas Richardson
Richard Elfyn	...	Charles
Paul Higgins	...	Frank
Bill Milner	...	Jeremy
Catrin Aaron	...	Elaine
John Weldon	...	Lonely Passenger
Ross O'Hennessy	...	Suspicious Passenger
Gareth Pierce	...	Man #1
Rhys Meredith	...	Man #2
John Norton	...	Man #3
Ioan Hefin	...	Bell Ringer
Rhian Morgan	...	Inn Keeper
Kristine Froseth	...	Ffion
Mark Lewis Jones	...	Quinn
Owain Gwynn	...	Townsman

Storyline

The year is 1905. Thomas Richardson travels to a remote island to rescue his sister after she's kidnapped by a mysterious religious cult demanding a ransom for her safe return. It soon becomes clear that the cult will regret the day it baited this man, as he digs deeper and deeper into the secrets and lies upon which the commune is built.

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Plot Keywords:

religion | false prophet | kidnapped sister | poisoned harvest | church | 

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Taglines:

Your God Can't Help You.

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Genres:

Drama | Fantasy | Horror | Mystery | Thriller

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Certificate:

TV-MA

Did You Know?

Trivia

This story of this film is of 1905 AD

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Goofs

After a fight, Thomas loops a rag around his left hand, but the rag is suddenly wrapped and secured in the following shot.

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Quotes

[first lines]
Elaine: [in her letter] My dearest father... I pray that you have not been consumed with worry in the time that has passed since I was taken. I write to you in the hope that you will put an end to my suffering on this wretched island. My captors inform me that if I am to survive, you must travel here alone with the means to purchase my freedom. That should a man of lawbe sent in your stead, it would seal my fate. Father, I grow weary.
Charles: [now reading it out loud] I fear our Lord no longer hears ...

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Connections

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User Reviews

Its a sin that this film did not get a theatrical release.

I cannot believe there are any bad reviews for this film. I'll keep this brief.

This film is an absolute gift for anyone who loves true horror. Much like The VVitch it is a beautifully acted and written period piece set in the early 1900's. The pacing is perfect, the tone is driving and rhythmic, never was there a point during this film where I was bored. The characters were fleshed out and easy to empathize with. Overall I thought this was fantastic. I think it's almost a waste that its a netflix film and did not get a theatrical release.

Anyone who loves the idea of paganism, cults, religion without pandering to Christians (which is what The Conjuring does, even though I am a fan of those films), or period pieces will love this film. Do your self a favor and give it a chance.

Details

Country:

UK USA

Language:

English Chinese

Release Date:

12 October 2018 (USA)

Also Known As:

Apostle

Filming Locations:

Port Talbot, Neath Port Talbot, Wales, UK

Company Credits

Production Co:

One More One Productions, Severn Screen, XYZ Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

130 min

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1