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The Catechism Cataclysm

  • 2011
  • Not Rated
  • 1h 15m
IMDb RATING
5.6/10
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The Catechism Cataclysm (2011)
Father William Smoortser drops his bible into a toilet at a rest stop just before embarking on a day-long canoe trip, breaking loose all glorious hell.
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Father William Smoortser drops his bible into a toilet at a rest stop just before embarking on a day-long canoe trip, breaking loose all glorious hell.Father William Smoortser drops his bible into a toilet at a rest stop just before embarking on a day-long canoe trip, breaking loose all glorious hell.Father William Smoortser drops his bible into a toilet at a rest stop just before embarking on a day-long canoe trip, breaking loose all glorious hell.

  • Director
    • Todd Rohal
  • Writer
    • Todd Rohal
  • Stars
    • Judy Findlay
    • Steve Little
    • Robert Longstreet
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  • IMDb RATING
    5.6/10
    764
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    • Director
      • Todd Rohal
    • Writer
      • Todd Rohal
    • Stars
      • Judy Findlay
      • Steve Little
      • Robert Longstreet
    • 10User reviews
    • 28Critic reviews
    • 47Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination total

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    Judy Findlay
    • Old Lady
    Steve Little
    Steve Little
    • Father William Smoortser
    Robert Longstreet
    Robert Longstreet
    • Robbie Shoemaker
    Carlos Lopez
    • Ethnic Ding Dong #1
    Derek Erdman
    • Ethnic Ding Dong #2
    Ronald McGill
    • Ethnic Ding Dong #3
    Alice Bridgforth
    • Parishoner Linda
    Laurel Paxton
    • Parishoner Gloria
    Kevin Seal
    Kevin Seal
    • Parishoner Kevin Seal
    Lynn Shelton
    Lynn Shelton
    • Parishoner Judy
    Vinny Smith
    • Parishoner Teddy
    Andrew Tribolini
    • Parishoner Lowery
    • (as Andy Tribolini)
    Sharon Vanderveer
    • Parishoner Pat
    Timothy Watkins
    • Father Tim
    Wally Dalton
    Wally Dalton
    • Father O'Herlihy
    Carol Sparer
    • Waitress
    Shellee Miggins
    • Restaurant Patron
    Marie Clare Petrich
    • Restaurant Patron
    • Director
      • Todd Rohal
    • Writer
      • Todd Rohal
    • All cast & crew
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    EnglishLaguna

    For the *right* kind of viewer, this is genius

    I've learned that most people don't like to be confused by the movies they watch. They don't like to have to think about things too deeply, and get reeeeallyy p*ssed off when a movie "has no ending." To the viewer who pretty much lives for movies fitting that description, do yourself a favor and watch this. Don't pay attention to the trailer, this is not a summer buddy movie. It's not slapstick. Don't prep your diaphragm for fart jokes (although yes technically they exist). Be ready for something that makes no sense, but also be ready for that fact to be a little inside joke(which paradoxically *makes* it make sense). Also, please don't be too religious or catholic before viewing.
    3billcr12

    Pointless

    I really wanted to laugh and I did at the first scene with the old lady with the gun and the narration by Father Billy telling a story to his parishioners. Unfortunately, it's all down hill from there.

    The good father takes a vacation with a guy(Robbie) from his school days on a canoe down a river. Robbie had dated the priests sister many years earlier. While rafting they exchange stories which go nowhere and stop ashore to drink beer. Then two Asian women appear with a man they call Tom Sawyer and we quickly turn from comedy to science fiction. No need to give away the ending, suffice it to say that it is completely ridiculous. What could have been an interesting movie is just a waste of time.
    2Targe

    wtf???

    It's sad when the most memorable part of a movie is the closing credits song (in this case, "God will F*** you Up", Hilarious) Steve Little is Not an actor, and his attempts in this movie are truly cringe-worthy. You start snickering not because he's funny, but because like a bad traffic accident, you can't look away. It's always a bad sign when you come across as potentially having Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, and his character manages it in this.

    I caught this on Netflix, and that's the only reason I ever saw this train wreck of a movie, and trust me, you will not want to waste your time on it.
    1kandit1

    Simply Awful

    As a practising Catholic, I can guarantee no Catholics were consulted in the making of this movie. If this is how atheists see religious people, no wonder there is great ridicule involved.

    From the priest who constantly wears his collar including on a canoe trip, to his naive, dorky nature, this movie couldn't be further from reality. I could go on and on how this is offensive and completely inaccurate but I no longer want to waste any more time thinking of this waste of 80 minutes of my life.

    I should have known better than to continue with the movie when I saw a burning Pentagram before the actual movie even started.

    Spare yourselves and stay as far away from this as you can.
    9george-coufos1

    Hidden Gem; clever and very funny

    I understand why some people didn't get this movie. It's unique and way offbeat. Personally I hate Hollywood movies and I especially like i ndie movies with interesting and believable characters - that's what this is.

    A wacky, gen Y priest catches up with on of his boyhood idols and convinces him to go on a short camping trip. The two main characters are excellent as are the supporting cast. There are some really funny scenes interspersed throughout if you're patient and to me the plot kept me fully engaged.

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    • Goofs
      The old businessman's gun only holds five rounds, yet he is shown to fire at least eight shots --- one through the wall, one through the door, one through the ceiling, and five out the open doorway after the cops arrive.
    • Quotes

      Father William Smoortser: Poems are just stories without endings.

    • Connections
      Featured in Ebert Presents: At the Movies: Episode #2.15 (2011)
    • Soundtracks
      Gates of Hell
      written and performed by Beef Magnet

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    • Release date
      • October 19, 2011 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Катехизис катаклизма
    • Filming locations
      • Seattle, Washington, USA
    • Production companies
      • Littleman, Littleman, Littleman & Biggs
      • Rough House Pictures
      • Rough House Pictures
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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $4,373
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $897
      • Oct 23, 2011
    • Gross worldwide
      • $4,373
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      1 hour 15 minutes
    • Color
      • Color

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