Nefarious

Name: Nefarious
Genre: Thriller, Horror
Released: April 14, 2023
Duration: 98 min
Cast: Cameron Arnett, Eric Hanson, James Healy Jr., Jarret LeMaster, Jordan Belfi

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Soli Deo Gloria Releasing | Release Date: April 14, 2023 | Not Rated

Starring: Cameron Arnett, Eric Hanson, James Healy Jr., Jarret LeMaster, Jordan Belfi, Robert Peters, Sarah Hernandez, Sean Patrick Flanery, Stelio Savante, Tom Ohmer

Summary: 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.

Director: Cary Solomon and Chuck Konzelman

Genre(s): Thriller, Horror

Rating: Not Rated

Runtime: 98 min

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Bill Goodykoontz

Apr 13, 2023

Using the horror genre to tell a faith-based story is an interesting idea, even if it doesn’t really work in the end. And then Beck shows up, and that’s the scariest thing of all. Read full review

Movie Nation Roger Moore

Apr 17, 2023

The acting ranges from adequate to laughable, and the direction cannot overcome the atonal screech of the screenwriting. Read full review

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acedeck24

Apr 15, 2023

An incredible thought provoking movie that will make you question everything as you walk out of the theater. The chemistry of the actors is on another level. An Oscar level performance, but we all know that will never touch this film. It’s too on target. Go see the movie. You won’t beAn incredible thought provoking movie that will make you question everything as you walk out of the theater. The chemistry of the actors is on another level. An Oscar level performance, but we all know that will never touch this film. It’s too on target. Go see the movie. You won’t be disappointed.… Expand

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MiGrain

Jun 6, 2023

I recently had the pleasure of watching one of the finest movies in recent memory. This cinematic gem successfully brings us face to face with the harsh realities of our world. The acting performances were truly remarkable, keeping me on the edge of my seat throughout the entire film,I recently had the pleasure of watching one of the finest movies in recent memory. This cinematic gem successfully brings us face to face with the harsh realities of our world. The acting performances were truly remarkable, keeping me on the edge of my seat throughout the entire film, constantly guessing what would unfold next.

While the woke mob might be displeased due to their personal beliefs, it's important to note that this film fearlessly challenges societal norms. It offers a fresh perspective that may not align with the opinions of certain groups. Nevertheless, I assure you, this movie is a brilliant work of art that deserves recognition.

I wholeheartedly recommend this thought-provoking masterpiece to anyone seeking an engaging and intellectually stimulating experience at the cinema. It will undoubtedly leave a lasting impression on your mind and spark meaningful conversations long after the credits roll… Expand

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wmurphy011

Apr 25, 2023

Surprisingly well made film. Definitely worth the time of any fan of horror. Thought provoking, tense, atmospheric, and touches on a lot of truth. A very refreshing experience.

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Jb99999

Aug 19, 2023

For some those with a spiritual background this will hit uncomfortably close to reality. For those who don’t believe in God or anything else, this will be a boring movie. Flannery does and amazing job playing the main character. Very well done.

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DHagy

May 19, 2023

"Nefarious" is a masterpiece in acting, directing, and simplicity. The movie tells a story of possession. Sean Patrick Flanery deserves an Oscar nomination for his role as the demon Nefarious and the tortured Edward Wayne Brady. A series of murders have taken place and Dr. James Martin"Nefarious" is a masterpiece in acting, directing, and simplicity. The movie tells a story of possession. Sean Patrick Flanery deserves an Oscar nomination for his role as the demon Nefarious and the tortured Edward Wayne Brady. A series of murders have taken place and Dr. James Martin has been sent to interview Brady to see if he is legally insane; thus, keeping him from execution.

"Nefarious" takes a different approach to "possession." If you think you'll be seeing head turns, pea soup vomit, levitation, or grisly murders--think again. The majority of this movie consists of dialogue, albeit dialogue that will leave you talking and thinking after you leave the cinema. This may be why so many people did not care for the movie. Highly recommended.… Expand

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greenisgood

Jul 12, 2023

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. TL;DR - When the credits roll the story, performances, dialogue, and sheer theological implications of the plan set in motion by the so-called 'Nefarious' entity will reach deep down in you and send a wake-up to some, fear to many; even in the staunchest of beings it will in the least send a vibration to what we may call a soul.

The Good ____________________________________________________________________________________________ I am a fan of the Boondock Saints movie, it's brash, filled with action and violence being generally fun to watch but I have not really seen any other works of actor Sean Patrick Flanery. But this was a decent reminder as to why those two films were such a blast, even though he was just one part of the awesomeness in both the "Saints" movies, here he takes center stage and gets a chance to show his acting chops, and his performance kills it. Sean Patrick Flanery plays the convicted serial killer Edward Wyane Brady awaiting a psychiatric evaluation before his pending execution, the evaluation happening as the convict claims to be possessed by the demon who is the namesake of the movie "Nefarious".

Flanery/Edward/Nefarious's performance takes you down an absolute roller coaster of emotions, surprisingly making you feel things for a supposed convicted killer I never thought I would feel, hopefully, this role gives him a decent platform to many better appearances as he definitely does have more to share with the world as an actor. Sean is backed by a great performance by the evaluator Dr. James Martin played by Jordan Belfi, who also turns in an impressive performance pitting his atheist scientific mind against a battle of wits, beliefs, and truths against the demon possessing the convict.

This is a minimalistic story where 90% of the plot takes place in a single room, with next to no special effects of any kind that you would normally associate with a possession movie. This is one of those films that rely on absolutely great dialogue writing and outstanding performances by both actors. They truly sell the whole possession angle with nothing but sheer acting and one measly lightbulb shorting out.

This is a minimalistic story where 90% of the plot takes place in a single room, with next to no special effects of any kind that you would normally associate with a possession movie. This is one of those films that rely on absolutely great dialogue writing and outstanding performances by both actors. They truly sell the whole possession angle with nothing but sheer acting and one measly lightbulb shorting out.

It will be a riveting experience for people of all walks regardless of their religion, beliefs, or race, equivalent to an experience that you would have had from the amazing Phonebooth 2003, just with a slight veneer of religion, regardless of the minimalism the two actors manage to sell the bigger picture of this massive war between good and evil with flying colours.

The Bad

There was an aspect of pro-life propaganda that does show up in the movie, when it came up my mind did start to wander thinking that was the point, but the movie will bring you back to the bigger picture quickly if you allow the scene to play out. There is a point to this part existing in the story and selling the whole possible possession evaluation.

The director duo does have the most Christian propaganda film known to mainstream media, Konzelman and Solomon have the "God's Not Dead" films tied to them which in most mainstream media is more of a Hammer on the Head level of religious messaging/vehicle for the grandiose awesomeness of Christianity, and is generally considered more propaganda than films. Regardless, this movie is as farthest from that kind of stuff as it can even be.

If this movie was designed to be a vehicle like the "Gods Not Dead" series, I am happy to see that this fails at being the same.

Conclusion

I was glad at the end that I did not read up as I normally would on who the directors/writers were or who the actors were as the whole cast is generally not well known aside from the previously mentioned roles and TV roles before watching the movie. Even the plot was generally a two-line description that I read just before I started my watch. I would also suggest the same if you do decide to watch the film.

I would urge you to put aside your knowledge of the background of the director duo if you are already aware of it and give the movie a chance, give the actors a chance as this is definitely a sleeper/under-the-radar great watch that does often tend to leave a bigger impression than you would have expected.

A must-watch at least once recommendation.… Expand

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ocean10

May 3, 2023

The most pathetic excuse for a film I have ever seen. It's boring, clichéd, terribly made piece of junk propaganda. I'm sure that all porn addicts with tattoos and MAGA caps will definitely enjoy it

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