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When a brilliant doctor, Harry Ballard, discovers the core of evil, he is marked for destruction by the demon cult that uses its power. When he meets a gorgeous young woman (Katie Wolf) who has recently escaped from being a member of the cult, he gains the resources--and the love--required to fight against them.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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This is not the best film in the world. But it is good fun - if you're in to demons and the paranormal.
It's also a very good film if you're in to Karl Urban (which I am).
I'm not going to explain the plot as I think it would be impossible, but I'm glad I've seen it and I will watch it again.
I would say it's not for the faint hearted as there's lots of blood and gore and torture sequences which some people may find a bit disturbing.
It's also a very good film if you're in to Karl Urban (which I am).
I'm not going to explain the plot as I think it would be impossible, but I'm glad I've seen it and I will watch it again.
I would say it's not for the faint hearted as there's lots of blood and gore and torture sequences which some people may find a bit disturbing.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By Susan Belcher
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Originally called the "The Irrefutable Truth about Demons", this horror film comes from New Zealand and stars Karl Urban (Lord of the Rings' Eomer and Doom (Extended Edition) [DVD] [2006]) as Harry Ballard.
Harry's brother Richard had believed he was being chased by demons before he died. Harry, an anthropologist, starts researching and debunking the various cults and their beliefs. Then Harry receives an anonymous video tape of a meeting of one of these cults. The leader, Le Valliant (Jonathon Hendry) is seen threatening Harry's life. Harry laughs it off, even after he receives a visit from a strange young woman called Bennie (Katie Wolfe) - that is until he is kidnapped and drugged by cult members who have an intimate knowledge of his brother's life and death.
Unfortunately, just before the kidnapping he was smoking pot, which the blood tests show, and no-one believes him. He is forced to team up with Bennie who seemingly has the knowledge to protect him from the cult which she once belonged to.
New Zealand know how to do creepy really well, and this is no exception. Enjoyable is probably the wrong word, I found the film engrossing.
It also left me with a number of questions, for example, why doesn't he show the video tape to the police? (it proves what he says), and where does he keep getting the clothes from? One minute he's only got a pair of trousers and a thin jacket, the next he's got a jumper, shirt and shoes.
Harry's brother Richard had believed he was being chased by demons before he died. Harry, an anthropologist, starts researching and debunking the various cults and their beliefs. Then Harry receives an anonymous video tape of a meeting of one of these cults. The leader, Le Valliant (Jonathon Hendry) is seen threatening Harry's life. Harry laughs it off, even after he receives a visit from a strange young woman called Bennie (Katie Wolfe) - that is until he is kidnapped and drugged by cult members who have an intimate knowledge of his brother's life and death.
Unfortunately, just before the kidnapping he was smoking pot, which the blood tests show, and no-one believes him. He is forced to team up with Bennie who seemingly has the knowledge to protect him from the cult which she once belonged to.
New Zealand know how to do creepy really well, and this is no exception. Enjoyable is probably the wrong word, I found the film engrossing.
It also left me with a number of questions, for example, why doesn't he show the video tape to the police? (it proves what he says), and where does he keep getting the clothes from? One minute he's only got a pair of trousers and a thin jacket, the next he's got a jumper, shirt and shoes.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By Mr. Jonathon T. Beckett
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Harry Ballard(Karl Urban, excellent) is a Professor of Anthropology, who has a sideline in exposing religious cults and sects. He recieves a video tape in the post, with a sinister message attatched to it-'The Black Lodge Is After You'.
Soon Ballard is being hunted down by the sorcerer Le Valliant and his crazed followers. As those closest to him start to die, Ballard's only ally seems a strange woman named Bennie, who is just a mad as the people trying to kill him.
This is a genuine treat. An inventive low budget horror from New Zealand, that is packed full of good ideas and creative flourishes. I liked the character of Ballard immensly, initially I found Bennie to be annoying, but I soon warmed to her idiosyncrasies. The special effects are kept a minimum, but that doesnt matter in a film that uses great ideas to push it on. When the demons make an appearance they look great, as do the sets, dripping with atmosphere. There is also a terrific ending.
A delight from start to finish, I highly recommend this little gem for your viewing pleasure. The only dissapointment, no extras on the disc. I would have loved to see 'the making of' this film. 5 out of 5 for the film, 4 out of 5 for the release
Soon Ballard is being hunted down by the sorcerer Le Valliant and his crazed followers. As those closest to him start to die, Ballard's only ally seems a strange woman named Bennie, who is just a mad as the people trying to kill him.
This is a genuine treat. An inventive low budget horror from New Zealand, that is packed full of good ideas and creative flourishes. I liked the character of Ballard immensly, initially I found Bennie to be annoying, but I soon warmed to her idiosyncrasies. The special effects are kept a minimum, but that doesnt matter in a film that uses great ideas to push it on. When the demons make an appearance they look great, as do the sets, dripping with atmosphere. There is also a terrific ending.
A delight from start to finish, I highly recommend this little gem for your viewing pleasure. The only dissapointment, no extras on the disc. I would have loved to see 'the making of' this film. 5 out of 5 for the film, 4 out of 5 for the release
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