Thanks.
Nefarious is worth a watch. It is a rarity: a truly philosophical movie, the bulk of which consists of two men sitting across a table and talking theology.
Some people label it a psychological horror film, which is accurate enough. Some label it a Christian movie, which is fair enough.
But taking a step back, it is expositional to a degree rarely seen in movies. The central dialogue is a debate, with the antagonists very clearly articulating a position.
The reviews — both from critics and viewers — are revealing. The secularists HATE this movie. They review bombed it. (This is one of those movies where you should simply laugh at the ratings.)
It is clear that most of the critical viewers — if they actually watched it at all, which many clearly didn’t — have no comprehension of it ... primarily because they wish to live in a denial of the reality of evil. That doesn’t mean it’s a great movie — I’m not sure how I would rate it cinematically, and it seems beside the point to try — but it is a first rate exposition.
It is a movie that was designed to be discussed. But the secularists will refuse to do that, because it exposes them.
I don’t recall if I posted to the movie ping list when Nefarious came out; I do recall that I saw it while on the road and was out of pocket for a week, so I may have let it go by. Some of the regulars have already weighed in, but it’s easy to miss a thread. I’ll loop the list in here for those who may have missed this one.
Two men sitting across a table talking theology ... and the comparison that springs to mind is Conspiracy (2001), which is a whole roomful of men, most in uniform, sitting around a conference table and talking. Evil IS a commanding presence.
“Nefarious” is a 2023 American independent Christian horror-thriller film written and directed
by Cary Solomon and Chuck Konzelman, based on Steve Deace’s 2016 novel “A Nefarious Plot.”
It stars Jordan Belfi as a psychiatrist who must determine if a convicted death
row inmate (Sean Patrick Flanery) is faking his alleged demonic possession.
The film was released on April 14, 2023.
I enjoyed it. Very good - recommend.
You got me on this one - I'm going to see it... Thanks for posting.
I didn’t see anyone else bring it up but Nefarious is available to watch for free on YouTube. The movie is awesome. Brilliant script and acting. Despite the fact that 90% of the movie takes place on a single set (a drab interview room) and consists entirely of dialogue, I was riveted the whole time. That’s what brilliant writing and acting can accomplish. I don’t consider it a horror movie. There’s no gore or monsters or violence.
A remarkable movie, indeed.
Thanks, will take a look