Nefarious
Nefarious

Nefarious

2023Movie98 minEnglish

On the day of his scheduled execution, a convicted serial killer gets a psychiatric evaluation during which he claims he is a demon, and further claims that before their time is over, the psychiatrist will commit three murders of his own.

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IMDb6.1/10
Google Users88%
Director: Chuck Konzelman and Cary SolomonGenres: Drama, Horror, Thriller

Plot Summary

A prison psychiatrist is tasked with evaluating a notorious inmate who claims to be the devil himself. As the psychiatrist delves deeper into the inmate's confessions and disturbing claims, he finds himself questioning his own beliefs and the nature of good and evil. The film explores themes of faith, redemption, and the struggle between spiritual forces.

Critical Reception

Nefarious has been met with a divided reception, largely appealing to a specific religious demographic while drawing criticism from mainstream critics for its overt proselytizing and unsubtle narrative. Audiences within its target demographic have praised its exploration of spiritual warfare and its challenging themes.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its intense dialogue and exploration of theological concepts.
  • Criticized for its heavy-handed religious messaging and lack of nuance.
  • Seen by supporters as a thought-provoking spiritual thriller.

Google audience: Google users generally appreciate Nefarious for its bold spiritual themes and the conviction of its performances, finding it a compelling watch that sparks discussion about faith and morality. Some viewers noted that the film's message might be too explicit for those not aligned with its religious perspective.

Fun Fact

The film's directors, Chuck Konzelman and Cary Solomon, are also known for co-writing the screenplay for 'God's Not Dead'.

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CinemaSerf

CinemaSerf

When hardened psychiatrist "Martin" (Jordan Belfi) arrives at the prison, he is charged by the warden (Tom Ohmer) with certifying that a prisoner is mentally fit. Mentally fit to be electrocuted, that is! Opposite him, shackled to the table...
EmmanuelGoldstein

EmmanuelGoldstei...

**Not sure if it's a good Christian movie, but it's a great horror movie** Great movie, even though in a way it sets itself up for failure, because a Christian audience doesn't usually appreciate a good psychological horror movie and hor...