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Lord of the Light

Original title: Fading of the Cries
  • 2008
  • R
  • 1h 34m
IMDb RATING
3.0/10
1.8K
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Jordan Matthews in Lord of the Light (2008)
Evil is resurrected in a small town threatening to destroy mankind, and the only force that can stop it is a young man wielding a powerful sword.
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Evil is resurrected in a small town threatening to destroy mankind, and the only force that can stop it is a young man wielding a powerful sword.Evil is resurrected in a small town threatening to destroy mankind, and the only force that can stop it is a young man wielding a powerful sword.Evil is resurrected in a small town threatening to destroy mankind, and the only force that can stop it is a young man wielding a powerful sword.

  • Director
    • Brian A. Metcalf
  • Writer
    • Brian A. Metcalf
  • Stars
    • Brad Dourif
    • Thomas Ian Nicholas
    • Mackenzie Rosman
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  • IMDb RATING
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    1.8K
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    • Director
      • Brian A. Metcalf
    • Writer
      • Brian A. Metcalf
    • Stars
      • Brad Dourif
      • Thomas Ian Nicholas
      • Mackenzie Rosman
    • 54User reviews
    • 2Critic reviews
    • 11Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Brad Dourif
    Brad Dourif
    • Mathias
    Thomas Ian Nicholas
    Thomas Ian Nicholas
    • Michael
    Mackenzie Rosman
    Mackenzie Rosman
    • Jill
    Hallee Hirsh
    Hallee Hirsh
    • Sarah
    Julia Whelan
    Julia Whelan
    • Emily
    Jessica Morris
    Jessica Morris
    • Malyhne
    Lateef Crowder
    Lateef Crowder
    • Sylathus
    Paul McCarthy-Boyington
    Paul McCarthy-Boyington
    • Drunk
    Ryan Bartley
    Ryan Bartley
    • Anna
    Elaine Hendrix
    Elaine Hendrix
    • Maggie
    Jordan Matthews
    Jordan Matthews
    • Jacob
    Pamela Clay
    Pamela Clay
    • Jacob's Mother
    Cornelius Cox
    • Creature
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    • Creature
    Court Dickert
    • Creature
    Daniel Gonzalez
    • Creature
    Chris Graue
    • Creature
    Stuart Hirsch
    • Creature
    • Director
      • Brian A. Metcalf
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      • Brian A. Metcalf
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    1beckslayer

    Makes you ashamed to have eyes

    Right what would you get if you had a £10 budget, rubbish CGI people, people that have never stepped foot in an acting class, a director out of there senses and production who are apparently drunk? The simple answer is this film. No one can give me back the time this film has robbed me of. It is certainly the worst film i have ever watched, and i have watched many. I love films from many different genres, but I'm always up for anything with action, occult and horror references. This film however bobbles all over the place, between really awful acting, terrible effects and a rambling strange and often incomprehensible story. People will say this is a B movie but really it can't even merit that! the characters are so wooden i think they came pre varnished. All you are really left with is sitting there thinking, how the hell did i fall into the trap of paying to watch that? Trust me don't pay to watch it, don't even watch it when its available for free, there are many more worth while things to do with your time like counting dust particles or individually plucking the hairs from your toes!
    1cradle_of_filth_tb

    Awful...just awful...

    I watched this movie in hope i would spend a pleasant 1 hour and a half of my Sunday...i regret my decision.The effects wore poor, like the movie was made in some 3rd world country.the story is ambiguous you don't get many details about the past of the characters, and I had the feeling that even the actors didn't put much work into this movie.The idea however was pretty good and they could've made more from that if it had more work put into it

    In conclusion everything is bad about this movie and I wrote this review in hope that nobody has to go trough the same 1 hour and a half of agonizing pain that i did.
    Halimasch

    Awful

    This movie is awful in every point of view: -- Really boring, unexciting storyline. -- Horrible acting. Non of the actors put some character-deepness into his / her role. -- Special effects are poor (even considering that it's a low budget movie). Main reason is that everything is so fast and cheesy, that you can't enjoy a single action scene.... you basically have to make up yourself AFTER the scene, what exactly happened in that one. -- Soundtrack is only consisting of standard high frequency horror noise... which was a pain in the ass... -- Balance between the volume of speak / music is bad. Takes a lot of concentration to listen to those (mostly simple and ridiculous) dialogs. Subtitles are recommended... --Most importantly: The zombies in this movie are NOT slow, scary and relentless. They're the opposite, which is another big contra.
    michael-prachert

    Kool and original

    This movie is fantastic plain and simple. Any horror and action fan would agree. The casting of Brad Dourif was perfect. I don't know who could have played a better evil doer and the character Mathias is one that Brad was destined to play. His voice is just chilling. The casting of newcomer Jordan Matthews was spot on. Not only does the guy have a menacing look, but the fight scenes are brilliant, bloody, and epic. The delivery is tantamount. If i could ever be in a movie or a lead in a film this would be it. I was initially put off the idea of the movie as i have heard an awful lot of comparisons to Twilight and have read a lot of hype about that specifically, but this is so distinctly different. The only comparison is the romance between the two leads, which isn't nearly as stressed, nor is it as interesting as the battles scenes. The last fight scene between Jacob and Mathias is sick and cool. The only problem is I wished it lasted longer. I want to see this on the big screen because I fear that I will be at a serious loss if it only comes down to watching the DVD....which I have now watched 3 times in succession, ever since my visit to my cousin's home in London. My own personal opinion is that a movie should suspend disbelief, capture the imagination which this does in spades. it is truly a film that you can lose a couple of hours watching and at the end feel like you have spent a worthwhile couple of hours. I would recommend this to anybody.
    1hedgehogworts

    Fading of the Cries - More Like Fading Into Nothingness

    I really struggled to watch this movie from start to finish as it was nothing more than cliché dancing over clichés and, matched only with the continuous bad hammy acting.

    Might be great for the kids or 1, but I doubt it as I'm convinced they have at least a modicum of sophistication.

    The concept, brilliant. I cannot not fault, the acting and choreography I can.

    If I could get away with returning my DVD and claim my refund I would. Its that dire. I only paid £7.00 and even that was way to much.

    I would like to say it belongs within the B movie rank and file, but alas, its not even that good.

    There... I think I've given a clear picture of not liking the movie!

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    • Trivia
      Jacob appears to be using a kendo style of sword fighting, most likely okuri-ashi. This style of fighting is meant for short or enclosed distances. The way Jacob uses his sword is purely a stylistic choice.
    • Goofs
      When Sarah and Jacob cross the water they are knee deep. Moments later they are approaching the covered bridge and the bottoms of their trouser legs are not wet.
    • Quotes

      [first lines]

      Michael: June 17th. It has been several months since the death of my wife and daughter. I ask God every day why they were taken from me with one swift blow. I've begun smoking again - an invitation for death with arms wide open. I feel more alone in this world than ever before.

    • Connections
      Referenced in Leprikonsy: Po provodam (2011)

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    • Release date
      • 2008 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Fading of the Cries
    • Production companies
      • Fading of the Cries
      • Foresight Media Group
      • NECA Films
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      • $450,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 34 minutes
    • Color
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    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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