Apostle

Netflix | Release Date (Streaming): October 12, 2018

6.1	USER SCORE Generally favorable reviews based on 100 Ratings

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MikefromAngusNov 4, 2018

The movie was interesting to watch!great atmosphere, there was a mystery in What's happening. I would recommend watching it!

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ozymandias79Oct 24, 2018

Intense and bloody. I mean, wow. The gore factor is very high in this one. It has a simple plot that is executed well. Definitely worth watching, unless you don't like blood, then definitely DO NOT watch this.

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WhiskeyStoriesOct 25, 2018

A bloody good time. Character development is a bit lacking in Apostle, but the directing is so full of visceral energy that its 2 hour running time flows by.

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mefirstoyJan 28, 2019

Twisted, bizarre and full of gratifying gore, this movie is bliss to all horror fans. Added to all that, it carries a powerful message. With a pointing production design and a straight forward direction, the movie takes you into the downwardTwisted, bizarre and full of gratifying gore, this movie is bliss to all horror fans. Added to all that, it carries a powerful message. With a pointing production design and a straight forward direction, the movie takes you into the downward spiral of corrupted faith and malignant humanity. If you like horror cinema and arthouse cinema, you will enjoy all 130 minutes of pure agony. A brilliant film.… Expand

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TryASummersaultOct 27, 2018

7.8/10 An original cult focused horror with a tightly woven tale full of fantastically insane imagery, and unhinged tension filled brutality to the highest degree. The story starts out somewhat slow for the first 40 min in its development of7.8/10 An original cult focused horror with a tightly woven tale full of fantastically insane imagery, and unhinged tension filled brutality to the highest degree. The story starts out somewhat slow for the first 40 min in its development of the overall setting and intent of the characters with great atmosphere and landscape visuals that set the initial tone. As the story starts unraveling, this film goes into some very unexpected territory with some intensely creepy aspects, and relentless mayhem unleashed. The finale wraps it up in supreme fashion, and the build up is definitely paid off in the end. Dan Stevens and the cast are all very passionate in their performances and the film seeps with authenticity because of it. The real standout are the immaculate visuals that capture some amazingly vicious moments in such brilliant manner. There are so many incredible shots throughout, and director Gareth Evans does not hold back on what he wants to portray on screen. The set design was also so realistic and immersive. Overall a very solid cult based horror.… Expand

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FranbarrmanOct 28, 2018

The soundtrack is amazing, dan Stevens gives an amazing performance and Garrett Evans proves again that he is one of the best low budget profile directors,this movie has it's problems but to be honest I had such a good time watching this. IfThe soundtrack is amazing, dan Stevens gives an amazing performance and Garrett Evans proves again that he is one of the best low budget profile directors,this movie has it's problems but to be honest I had such a good time watching this. If you like action with gore and some suspence i truly recomend this one for you.… Expand

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TheQuietGamerDec 6, 2018

Like mother! only the director wasn't trying so hard to offend. On top of the exploration of religion's potential for bringing out the dark side in people, there's a strong message about the raping and manipulation of mother nature. It's alsoLike mother! only the director wasn't trying so hard to offend. On top of the exploration of religion's potential for bringing out the dark side in people, there's a strong message about the raping and manipulation of mother nature. It's also a very graphic movie. Savagely violent and filled with truly disturbing moments. What separates Apostle from the aforementioned Darren Aronofsky film though is that it's nowhere near as repulsive. Despite being similar thematically and in content this simply isn't as vile in delivery. So it's able to maintain an edge and sense of shock value without being as abrasive. Essentially having it's cake and eating it too.

Gareth Evans makes a rather large departure here from the martial arts films that gave him his name. There are a few brief instances of the raw, calculated motion that can be seen in The Raid and its sequel, but one shouldn't start watching this with the expectation of a lot of action. This is a horror film of the slow-burn variety.

Naturally this means that things can kind of move at a snail's pace. There are gruesome moments, glimpses of the supernatural, a whole lot of mystery, and strong character work to hold your attention. So it's never boring, but there are some stretches where nothing all that exciting happens.

It plays out like Black Death with touches of Silent Hill and Saw. You get a masked brute that calls Pyramid Head to mind and rusty torture devices on top of all the cult stuff. It's an odd amalgam of horror styles to be sure, but Evans blends them all together in a way that feels natural.

Not everything plot-wise feels fully fleshed out. Mostly just the little stuff. Like the protagonist's addiction for example. It has no actual impact on anything as he easily kicks it with no problems. We already know he's a messed up guy from the moment he appears onscreen because Dan Stevens is just that good with body language, so it seems like a useless inclusion. The same can be said for most of his backstory actually.

Apostle might not be as seamless as the director's action movies, but it's no less gripping. A dark, violent movie with some beautiful amd surreal imagery. It has a lot to offer. Especially as an easier to swallow version of mother!.

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RecepAug 14, 2019

Film güzel heyecanli gerilimli sahneleri var sadece bir yerde korku öğesi var oda çok korkunç değil filmi bayağı beğendim izlenmesi gereken filmler arasinda heyecanli ve gerilimli filmleri sevenler için birebir

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Meth-dudeApr 28, 2020

With great cinematography, good acting performances, an interesting plot and a very nerve racking and suspenseful soundtrack, "Apostle" is well worth the watch if you are willing to give it 2 hours of your time.