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 nomination.

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 | church | murder | ransom | 

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Genres:

Drama | Fantasy | Horror | Mystery | Thriller

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Certificate:

TV-MA

Details

Country:

UK USA

Language:

English

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

Did You Know?

Trivia

This is Gareth Evans's first English language film since his feature film debut, Footsteps (2006).

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Goofs

In the cave, Thomas uses a zippo lighter which wasn't invented until the 1930's.

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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...

User Reviews

Not a fan of modern horror, but wow.

While I enjoyed the VVitch, it seemed a bit slow. This movie takes that tone and runs with it. I would say it's sort of like Wicker Man meets the VVitch with a soundtrack like There Will Be Blood.

I read a review that said there was a ton of violence (especially towards animals). Made me think it would be as bad as Canibal Holocost. That, it was not. I assumed I wasn't ready for the amount of violence, but honestly, it was done with some restraint. Enough to frighten, but being a fan of the raid, I could be biased.

I honestly didn't think Gareth would have the chops to make a good horror film, but lo and behold, the cinematography was excellent, acting was great, direction and pace was fine. Maybe the VVitch made me ready for something slower, but the supernatural elements were a bit of a surprise.

Great horror movie. Watch the trailer. It's exactly what the trailer says it is.