Note that Wikipedia defines it as a “ independent Christian horror-thriller film” which is their way of pigeonholing it.
It is true the producers had to make a choice as to whether it should be a “Christian” film or a “horror-thrllier” film, because to classify it as a “Christian” film is to kill the infant in its cradle, no pun intended. So, they probably made the hard decision to classify it as a “horror-thriller” which undercuts the point of the movie, making it out to be simply another “hacker-slasher” movie, which turns many people (including myself) off completely.
I only watched it because of the way it was recommended to me as a reader of an American Thinker article. Otherwise, I would never in a million years have ever watched it of my own accord.
Besides,the performance by that actor who played the Demon is the best I have seen in years. No joke.
But I assure you, it is not a “horror-thriller” movie. I felt no horror in the movie other than the normal pity or horror I might feel at seeing a fellow human being trapped in the figurative jaws of a real demon, with no chance of escape.
I mentioned earlier that as a self-proclaimed Christian (I was baptized as an infant) who believes in God and believes Christ is my Savior, I felt neither a horror nor a thrill in watching this, as I understand I cannot be taken by a Demon like Nefarious if I believe and repent of my sins in this life.
So, it had the power to neither horrify nor terrify me. But I found it fascinating to hear the dialogue of how Satan (through a Demon like Nefarious) would justify his war, and how he would be led to think he is winning in this modern world of ours.
Yes, WP is very biased, but the reason I refrained from watching it was mainly due to being spiritually sensitive to what would be sanctioned as edifying by God, which eliminates about 99.9% of films on the Internet, esp. with profanity and or vulgarity or sensuality.
I mentioned earlier that as a self-proclaimed Christian (I was baptized as an infant)
I also was baptized as an infant, which did nothing for me, unlike actual Scriptural regeneration with its basic profound changes in heart and life. That happened about 24 years later, and led me into evangelical faith.
And thank you for thinking of me in recommending the film. Maybe later I can watch it.
And as a type of critic, I have found some worthy movies, such as: Time Changer What would be the reaction of a Christian professor from 1890 when transported to the early 21st century? Ours should be likewise. How we have been desensitized!More here https://freerepublic.com/focus/chat/4117493/posts?page=39#39 to discern a worthy to watch, by the grace of God.Other candidates: Free Indeed: The Phil Thatcher Story (2014)
And To End All Wars Based on real events during WWII, this is the story of four Allied POWs who are forced to build a railroad through the Burmese jungle.
And The Pilgrim's Progress Animated tale of a man obsessed with finding truth and escaping a city’s destruction who encounters hardships, foes and victory in his faith journey
And Princess Cut. A southern farm girl dreaming of a Princess Cut ring for love has her hopes crash around her until her Dad helps her learn about true love for others.
There are others, and discernment is needed. Too many modern "Christian" films, besides poor quality, include sexual allurement.