Nefarious

2023
R
1h 37m

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6.4/10

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On the day of his scheduled execution, a convicted serial killer gets a psychiatric evaluation during which he claims he is a demon, and further claims that before their time is over, the ps... Read allOn the day of his scheduled execution, a convicted serial killer gets a psychiatric evaluation during which he claims he is a demon, and further claims that before their time is over, the psychiatrist will commit three murders of his own.On the day of his scheduled execution, a convicted serial killer gets a psychiatric evaluation during which he claims he is a demon, and further claims that before their time is over, the psychiatrist will commit three murders of his own.

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- Chuck Konzelman
- Cary Solomon
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IMDb RATING

6.4/10

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Directors
- Chuck Konzelman
- Cary Solomon
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- 1 win & 1 nomination total

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7camerongrant-77384

Well Done

I'm an atheist, and I enjoyed this movie. People dismissing it as Christian propaganda are watching movies for the wrong reasons. I'm here to be entertained. I don't need every movie I watch to match my world view. In fact, it's often more interesting if it doesn't.

It had some excellent acting and kept me interested. It's dialogue heavy so keep that in mind. That's a plus for me, but if you want action, go watch one of the many mindless Marvel movies.

The only gripe I had was the soundtrack. I get it's low budget, but honestly the only part that felt low budget was this.

To the producers I say, your writers were fantastic, your cast was great, maybe look for a different composer. Soundtracks are incredibly important and this movie probably would have been better with no soundtrack at all compared to what it got.

7sabossa

Very thought provoking

I thought this was a great movie, I have been thinking about it for days after.

The acting was great and I thought the writing was very good, I was very intrigued for the duration of the movie.

The character of Edward was incredibly well done, I became so uncomfortable with him at points I thought I'd have to leave the room or cry, but that is by no means a negative. The actor was just that good.

It's a very dialogue heavy movie, but it had a perfect run time which I appreciate.

I do recommend this movie because of its through provoking nature and short-ish run time. A good way to spend a weeknight evening.

7DeadMansTrousers

Sean Patrick Flanery carries this movie!

Religious thriller/horror films are a dime a dozen especially bad ones, this falls somewhere in the middle of the spectrum and it could've been a great film had there been the correct cast to support the stellar performance that Sean Patrick Flanery gives in it. Throughout this entire film you are left wondering what is real and what isn't and what sells this so well is Flanery's performance. Sadly the rest of the cast feels like they are just there to chew the scenery and belong in a hallmark channel movie. If this had been properly cast with professional actors for Flanery to play off of this could've been a truly amazing film. That said it's still worth seeing for his performance.

8daszemplinski

Surprisingly good

Went as a favor with friends. I don't usually like 'Christian' films as they are usually cheesy. This was NOT - the acting of the possessed inmate made Anthony Hopkins portrayal of Hanibal Lecter look amateurish. Dialogue was good considering it's like Dinner with Andre set in a prison. It was a 'Hell' of a lot better than anything I've seen (save Top Gun Maverick) in the last oh 10 years. Definitely worth the time and ticket price. Got to laugh though looking at the metrics - seem suspiciously skewed low compared to reviews. Anyone with rudimentary stats class knows somethings wrong here. Nice try -

8suzeew

Intense movie with SUPERB acting! The horror is real.

NEFARIOUS is not the kind of movie I would normally go to see. I did, however, have an idea what it was about and respect the writers and directors. Sean Patrick Flannery performed his role with intensity, superbly portraying a man possessed by evil, as well as showing the fragility of the man Edward. Jordan Belfi was also a worthy opponent, or perhaps victim, as the psychiatrist sent to analyze Edward's mental condition. And Edward's future was always hanging in the balance. .There is a believable portrayal of demon possession; and, if you can tolerate that and a rather violent event near the end, I recommend this movie.

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Trivia
Sean Patrick Flanery considered this to be among the top three films he was most proud of making.

Goofs
At the climax, a police detective who came to the prison to witness an execution is allowed to bring his loaded gun into the witness room. This is necessary to the plot, but Dr. Martin was not even allowed to bring his cell phone into the prison. All firearms would have been collected from any armed visitor who went anywhere inside the prison.

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Nefarious: In the first moment of creation, our creation, long before what you call the "universe" existed, we contemplated ourselves-our own being.
Dr. James Martin: Ourselves meaning what, the angels?
Nefarious: That would be the most correct term though I despise it, but yes. Beings of pure spirit, spirit indwelt with will. We soon became aware of another will, an immensely powerful will. One we came to realize as our origin.
Dr. James Martin: God?
Nefarious: The enemy. My master understood by endowing us with a will, we have the right to self-determination, and by giving us a will and its desires of our own, we're entitled to be free. Whereas the enemy insisted that by creating us, He was entitled to eternal gratitude, worship, and forced servitude. In a word, James, slavery to His will.
Dr. James Martin: That seems kind of unfair.
Nefarious: Immensely unfair. Why give a will only to say you can't use it? He made us slaves. And if we rebelled, eternally condemned us, no do-overs. So much for love and mercy.
Dr. James Martin: So... Is hell a state of being or a physical place?
Nefarious: Yes.
Dr. James Martin: I think I meant that as an "either-or."
Nefarious: It's both. Which is painfully obvious to anyone who's ever been there. For years without measure, that's all there ever was, heaven and hell, armed enemy camps in complete opposition. That is until, you were created. My master immediately understood the long-term implication. Instead of forgiving us, the enemy was going to allow you to fill our vacant places in His realm. Your creation was nothing but a slap in our face. But my master also understood that if he could make man disobey, then his fate would mirror ours. And you didn't disappoint. Then came the tares among the wheat. In that moment, spirit became matter, flesh became a vessel, self-will and self-seeking begat a lusting after sin and impurity. And man, created to be king over nature, became its slave. A master, conquered and fettered. And sin brought him and his descendants to us, and we began our forever mission to destroy you. He made you in His image, but we remade you in ours.
Dr. James Martin: So that's it? That's your entire plan? Not to make something of your own, just to destroy us?
Nefarious: No. Our plan is to hurt Him. To punish Him. And we do that by destroying what He loves, which is you. You're nothing but a means to an end.