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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: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (27 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B001K7HY74
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 3,226 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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34 of 36 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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15 of 16 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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13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Probably the Best BBC Drama in a long time., 20 Dec 2008
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
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5.0 out of 5 stars Spooky and Catholic
I loved Apparitions when I saw it on TV and enjoyed it even more when I watched the DVD as I didn't have to wait a week between episodes. Read more
Published 20 days ago by EMB

4.0 out of 5 stars Gripping
Gripping series. Needs concentration to follow the 'plot' and it's gruesome and far-fetched in places but acting is excellent and the story thought provoking. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Vanessa M

3.0 out of 5 stars Is it me, or is the DVD faulty?
As for the show, pretty good entertainment, thank you very much. However: I have been unable to watch the series to the end, because the third and final DVD leads you to the... Read more
Published 2 months ago by ASHG

1.0 out of 5 stars Strange what people value as quality...
Avoid this unless, that is, you are a devout Catholic or just generally impressed by supernatural claptrap. Read more
Published 2 months ago by A. Clarke

5.0 out of 5 stars Apparitions
I found this to be a compelling series and watched the whole series over a couple of days. The acting and production is excellent. Read more
Published 3 months ago by R. Carroll

5.0 out of 5 stars Apparitions
Saw this on TV and found myself enjoying it but a little overwhelmed by the gory special effects, which while superb, were distracting me from the storylines. Read more
Published 4 months ago by A. K. Britton

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 5 months 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 7 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 7 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 7 months ago by Tess

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