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The damned are not content to burn in hell any longer. There is one man they must destroy before they can be free. Father Jacob is drawn into a terrifying struggle for his faith and his life. Witnessing startling acts of supernatural possession, demonic attacks, and satanic births. Exorcism is his only weapon but it may not be enough. God doesn’t always answer our prayers.
“TV’s most shocking drama ever” --The Sunday Express
“Bloody, scary ... and bloody scary” --The Telegraph
“Does for the Roman Catholic Church what Spooks did for MI5” --The Times
“You’re in for a really good thrill” --The Observer
“Gripping drama” --The Independent
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United Kingdom released, PAL/Region 2.4 DVD: LANGUAGES: English ( Dolby Digital Stereo ), English ( Subtitles ), ANAMORPHIC WIDESCREEN (1.78:1), SPECIAL FEATURES: Anamorphic Widescreen, Behind the scenes, Cast/Crew Interview(s), Interactive Menu, Scene Access, SYNOPSIS: Father Jacob, Vatican Saint-maker, miracle detective and exorcist, is on a mission: to defeat Satan before the end of the world. The stakes really are that high, as the Devil tightens his grip - claiming the last century as his own, this one in his sights. For the maverick Jacob, played by award winning star Martin Shaw (The Professionals, George Gently, Judge John Deed), the job's getting busier by the week. Claims of apparitions, possessions, signs of the Saints and the miracles of God are on the up. For some, this is proof the struggle with Satan is intensifying and Armageddon, the battle of the End of Days, approaching fast. For others, it's merely an indication the Catholic Church is increasingly vulnerable to the whims of the deranged and deceitful... Investigating the truth, confronting the sceptics as well as pure evil, takes a priest of extraordinary integrity, intelligence, compassion and guts but - above all - faith. Father Jacob is such a priest: a man whose convictions enable and embolden him to confront the controversial, to present the truth in all its forms, wherever that leads him. And, with Jacob forced to face his own hidden demons, we follow him deep into that heart of darkness: witnessing, as he does, the most startling acts of satanic and saintly behaviour. Written and directed by the electrifying Joe Ahearne (Perfect Parents, Dr Who), Apparitions confronts us with as many questions as answers, taking us on a challenging, often terrifying but ultimately life-affirming journey of white knuckle supernatural mystery and intrigue. ...Apparitions - Complete Series - 3-DVD Set
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80 of 82 people found the following review helpful
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Seriously the best tv I've seen in a l-o-n-g time. Speaking as an agnostic, I find intelligent and in-depth religious dramas fascinating and thought-provoking. This ticks all the boxes and the acting is superb. Effects are good, but not recommended for anyone of a nervous disposition - the horror can be very gory, even when only 'implied' (and off-screen).
Bloody marvellous stuff - It's about time the BBC put out more quality drama like this.
Bloody marvellous stuff - It's about time the BBC put out more quality drama like this.
49 of 50 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Approaching this as one who is seeking ordination to the Episcopalian Priesthood I was interested for 3 factors.
1: It combined my interest in faith and the trials it under goes.
2: It was helmed by Joe Ahearne who is possibly the best science-fiction & horror director working in the U.K. at the moment.
I was not disappointed in the slightest. Tight drama, superb and believable performances, and amazing scripts to boot. As a fictional drama it excelled, I was excited, appalled by the villains and more than once found my self yelling in victory when Father Jacob triumphed.
As a production the standards were excellent, it all was well researched and never once gave off the impression it was cheaply made. The sets and props were of the highest order.
It doesn't shy away from the issues of faith and in fact discusses them with much clarity without resorting to hysteria. There is much there to consider and I believe it could form the basis of several discussion groups.
All in all it is an excellent series and I look forward to the DVD release with great anticipation
1: It combined my interest in faith and the trials it under goes.
2: It was helmed by Joe Ahearne who is possibly the best science-fiction & horror director working in the U.K. at the moment.
I was not disappointed in the slightest. Tight drama, superb and believable performances, and amazing scripts to boot. As a fictional drama it excelled, I was excited, appalled by the villains and more than once found my self yelling in victory when Father Jacob triumphed.
As a production the standards were excellent, it all was well researched and never once gave off the impression it was cheaply made. The sets and props were of the highest order.
It doesn't shy away from the issues of faith and in fact discusses them with much clarity without resorting to hysteria. There is much there to consider and I believe it could form the basis of several discussion groups.
All in all it is an excellent series and I look forward to the DVD release with great anticipation
43 of 46 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
As someone who has studied this subject from an ISLAMIC POINT OF VIEW, I found this program surprisingly accurate SOMETIMES, according to what some Muslim "Exorcists" have encountered, though there are differences in theological points of view of what one is dealing with and how to deal with it. Beautifully filmed (the seminary is actually now the British Muslim Heritage centre in Manchester, and I happened to visit it one day while they were filming) well acted, MARTIN SHAW IS BRILLIANT IN THIS. So far this has been great. My only quibble with it is the last episode although well written could have shown more accurately how Muslim 'exorcists' deal with this issue. Very wishy washy in that respect, The 'Imam' did nothing right in dealing with the problem and some of the things he said were incorrect according to Muslim theology. I thought though that it was good to show the respect between the Christian and Muslim men, and this is needed more to bring our communities together.
It is also good that a well made programme like this has come out amidst the utter tripe and dangerous nonsense programmes that glorify the occult such as The Charmed et al. This definately doesn't so far. I don't believe anyone should be offended with this from a religious point of view, if anything, some of the lines can be taken to be quite inspiring for people of all faiths, and particularly scenes showing Father Jacob's unswerving faith were quite moving. Although I don't know what the next episodes are going to be like, so far so good. (Episodes 1,2 and 5 the best so far).
It is also good that a well made programme like this has come out amidst the utter tripe and dangerous nonsense programmes that glorify the occult such as The Charmed et al. This definately doesn't so far. I don't believe anyone should be offended with this from a religious point of view, if anything, some of the lines can be taken to be quite inspiring for people of all faiths, and particularly scenes showing Father Jacob's unswerving faith were quite moving. Although I don't know what the next episodes are going to be like, so far so good. (Episodes 1,2 and 5 the best so far).
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3.0 out of 5 stars
not as good as expected
took a while to get into this and when i did it was nt as good as i was led to believe.
Published 6 days ago by renebabe
5.0 out of 5 stars
Apparitions [DVD] [2008]
At this moment in time just starting on the second disc and happy with the episodes I have seen so far - a bit different from other films and tv on this theme
Published 6 days ago by Thurn
5.0 out of 5 stars
Well worth the money!
Great series,great price, fabulous entertainment. Shame there isn't a second series. Martin Shaw was excellent and received great support from the remainder of the cast. Read more
Published 18 days ago by Richard N
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent!!
This series snuck under the radar for most people when first screened on television. If you're amongst that number give yourself a real treat and order this series now. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Zeus22
4.0 out of 5 stars
Apparaitions - excellent
Anything with Martin Shaw in is very good value, and this did not disappoint. Some quite gruesome scenes, unexpected twists to the story and, overall, chillingly gripping stuff.
Published 1 month ago by Pauline Nicholls
5.0 out of 5 stars
Apparitions DVD
I love Martin Shaw and really enjoyed watching this series again. If you like the supernatural or strange stories then you will love this.
Published 1 month ago by Mrs. A. M. O'mahony
5.0 out of 5 stars
Good Series
I don't remember this series on the tv but, going by the reviews, gave it a shot. I do like Martin Shaw as an actor and he
makes this storyline far more realistic than many... Read more
makes this storyline far more realistic than many... Read more
Published 1 month ago by KATMAC
5.0 out of 5 stars
well worth watching.
this was great,buy it now,you will not be disappointed.this was not your run of the mill exersisiom drama, there were a couple of things, we had not seen before.
Published 1 month ago by paul
5.0 out of 5 stars
apparitions
i bought this for my wife because she enjoyed the tv series, and never missed one.
we are both fans of Martin Shaw so now we can watch them anytime we wish
we are both fans of Martin Shaw so now we can watch them anytime we wish
Published 2 months ago by geoff anderson
5.0 out of 5 stars
Scary
Definitely not a DVD to watch on your own. I missed it on TV so was very happy to buy the DVD.
Published 3 months ago by Bendydog
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