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Apparitions [DVD] [2008]

DVD ~ Martin Shaw
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  • Actors: Martin Shaw
  • Format: PAL
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Number of discs: 3
  • Classification: 15
  • Studio: 2 Entertain
  • DVD Release Date: 12 Jan 2009
  • Run Time: 354 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (22 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B001K7HY74
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 902 in DVD (See Bestsellers in DVD)

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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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30 of 31 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Apparitions, 1 Dec 2008
By Ms. A. M. Phillips "boglethedarkangel" (Cambridge, UK) - See all my reviews
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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.
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17 of 18 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Controversial? See for Yourself and then Decide ..., 20 Nov 2008
Joe Ahearne and Nick Collins work is ingenious. I understand that it was Martin Shaw who first thought of the idea of playing this role for television. Shaw is superb in the role - one of his very best roles ever.

It is however, causing great controversy: Apparitions being likened to Jerry Springer's "Musical". See the discussions in the Daily Telegraph for more views. I cannot see the comparison. Jerry Springer's musical in my opinion offends just about everyone - not just Christians - those sort of "reality" shows have that tendency.

Apparitions is thought-provoking and philosophical in its approach. It is also sensationalist - well it is a television programme! So far (by episode two) I have not found it religiously offensive. Far more terrible was the item about the hellish life of the people in the Congo currently - which appeared on the evening news before the programme was aired tonight - that is real Hell and should offend us all. Evil exists as does good and that is what Apparitions is exploring. I find it similarly challenging in content as are some of the preoccupations of Graham Greene.

We can switch off the television but not the terrible things in real life.

Watch Apparitions for yourself - adults only - and not those of a squeamish disposition.
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14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars insightful, 13 Dec 2008
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).
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5.0 out of 5 stars absolutley scarifyingly brilliant,martin shaw is a god
this is the best horror drama I have seen in a long time makes the exorcist look tame,so believeable I think I will start going back to church,have my holy water on me at all... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Mrs. Marie Kennedy

5.0 out of 5 stars Apparitions
As a Martin Shaw fan in the US, I'd heard of this show from friends in the UK. I was not disappointed. Read more
Published 3 months ago by L. Brevig

5.0 out of 5 stars Great for believers!
If you like something quirky and have an over active imagination - this is the series for you! I was told before I watched it that it was 'far fetched' and indeed it is, but then... Read more
Published 3 months ago by M. Valentine

5.0 out of 5 stars Apparitions
Martin Shaw had me sitting on the edge of my seat! You have to watch this with an open mind and not try to unpack some hidden meaning. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Tess

3.0 out of 5 stars Apparitions
Big fan of Martin Shaw anyway. Thought this was quite good. A pity that the ending was a bit lame but hopefully there will be another series?
Published 3 months ago by Ms. L. Evans

5.0 out of 5 stars Very pleased as a "renegade Catholic"
Extremely entertained as a freethinking cultural Catholic.
The series exemplified what fundamental Catholicsm is all about: women are evil, homosexuals are evil, belief in... Read more
Published 3 months ago by rrwf

2.0 out of 5 stars Not as good as the reviews would lead you to believe.
Based on the reviews on here, I was expecting something much more compelling. Unfortunately I was let down. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Ian Nicholas

5.0 out of 5 stars Apparitions
EXCELLENT - I wouldn't give five stars lightly (Apparitions & in Bruges are all that deserve 5 stars in a long time). Read more
Published 4 months ago by Paul Sheehan

4.0 out of 5 stars Quality Drama!... and I had a bit part in it - TWICE!...
I agree this was quality drama. Thought-provoking, complex and quite controversial. Shaw is excellent as Father Jacob and the rest of the cast also put in top performances... Read more
Published 4 months ago by C. Harvey

1.0 out of 5 stars Catholic Propaganda disguised as entertainment
This series was one of the silliest pieces of 'drama' I've ever had the misfortune to watch. It's po-faced approach to religious 'happenings' is laughable. Read more
Published 5 months ago by M. Evans

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