Apostle
Apostle

Apostle

2018Movie129 minEnglish

In 1905, a man travels to a remote island in search of his missing sister who has been kidnapped by a mysterious religious cult.

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IMDb6.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes75%
Metacritic69/100
Google Users69%
Director: Gareth EvansGenres: Horror, Thriller, Mystery

Plot Summary

In 1905, Thomas Richardson travels to a remote island to rescue his estranged sister, who has been kidnapped by a sinister cult. As he infiltrates the isolated community and learns about their fervent leader, Malcolm, Thomas uncovers a dark and violent truth about their rituals and beliefs. The more he digs, the more he realizes the horrifying extent of the islanders' devotion and the brutal methods they employ to maintain control.

Critical Reception

Apostle received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised its intense atmosphere, brutal violence, and strong performances, particularly from Dan Stevens. Some critics found the film's length and unrelenting gore to be overwhelming, but its ambitious storytelling and visceral horror were widely acknowledged.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its atmospheric dread and graphic violence.
  • Dan Stevens delivers a compelling performance as a man caught in a horrifying situation.
  • While effective in its horror, some found the pacing and excessive gore to be a drawback.

Google audience: Google users largely appreciated the film's unsettling atmosphere and intense horror elements. Many found the performances, especially Dan Stevens', to be a strong point, contributing to the film's disturbing narrative. However, some viewers felt the gore was excessive and the story sometimes lacked clarity.

Awards & Accolades

None notable.

Fun Fact

Director Gareth Evans drew inspiration for the film's folklore and rituals from various historical and mythological sources, aiming to create a unique and unsettling belief system for the cult.

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Alunauwie

Alunauwie

Apostle delivers a chilling blend of psychological thriller and dark fantasy with a well-paced buildup, strong performances, and eerie tension throughout. While some mythology remains vague, its unsettling atmosphere and layered narrative k...
Wuchak

Wuchak

***Mysterious first half devolves into muddled half-baked horror cheese*** A man in 1905 Wales (Dan Stevens) goes undercover as a member of a weirdo cult to save his captive sister on an isolated island. "Apostle" (2018) has a simila...
Gimly

Gimly

I think far too many movies that go for a similar vibe to _Apostle_ aren't willing to take that very important step into actually embracing your supernatural/fantasy/gothic elements. _Apostle_ on the other hand, goes full hog saying "fuck t...
John Smith

John Smith

This movie is anti-Christian. Look at the inverted cross in the name itself. It has an agenda - it's not just a movie. Do not watch it, do not let your close ones watch it either. There are many more other good horror flicks out there wh...