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Heavenly Hosts
When hunting, Zrínyi Miklós finds an Angel with a broken wing. He takes him for a heavenly message and carries him to his castle for cure. Lords and priests come to Zrínyi's court, one after the other, to see Angel. The occasion is appropriate for the ban to win them over to his plan: they should unite their forces to fight for the country's independence.
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Plot Summary
A successful but troubled actress, Alexis (Lee Grant), finds her life unraveling when she begins to experience unsettling visions and demonic possessions. These disturbing events coincide with her return to her childhood home and her involvement with a new film. As the malevolent forces intensify, Alexis must confront her past traumas and a dark secret to save herself from utter destruction.
Critical Reception
Heavenly Hosts, also known as 'The Doll' or 'The Entity', received a mixed to negative reception upon its release. While some critics acknowledged the unsettling atmosphere and performances, many found the plot convoluted and the horror elements uninspired. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm, with the film failing to gain significant traction.
What Reviewers Say
The film suffers from a disjointed narrative and relies too heavily on supernatural tropes.
Lee Grant's performance is a highlight, but it's not enough to elevate the weak script.
The horror elements are often predictable and lack genuine suspense.
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Fun Fact
The film was originally released as 'The Doll' in some regions and later re-edited and retitled 'Heavenly Hosts' (and also 'The Entity' in a confusing move, as there was a more famous film titled 'The Entity' released in 1982) to capitalize on the popularity of supernatural horror films of the era.
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