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London, 1905. Prodigal son Thomas Richardson has returned home, only to learn that his sister is being held for ransom by a religious cult. Determined to get her back at any cost, Thomas travels to the idyllic island where the cult lives. As Thomas infiltrates the island's community, he learns that the corruption of mainland society that they claim to reject has infested the cult's ranks nonetheless - and uncovers a secret more evil than he could have imagined.

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Apostle resists easy scares in favor of a steady, slow-building descent into dread led by a commanding central performance from Dan Stevens.

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Meagan Navarro

Bloody Disgusting

Evans departs from his usual action fare to weave a gripping story centered around unique Pagan-like mythology steeped in blood and sacrifice. It's folk horror, but with a new level of brutality and viscera unlike most of its ilk.

Rated: 4.5/5

Dec 17, 2018

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Dan Jolin

Empire Magazine

A muddled Wicker Man-inspired horror that has bursts of style, but fails to find depth beneath its blood-spewing surface.

Rated: 2/5

Oct 15, 2018

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Tasha Robinson

The Verge

But for the most part, it's a breathlessly oppressive experience, a dark and sometimes strikingly beautiful film that lives up to its most obvious cinematic forefathers.

Oct 13, 2018

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Kate Boyle

InSession Film

Apostle leaves a lot to be desire despite great potential.

Rated: C

Mar 8, 2023

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Keith Garlington

Keith & the Movies

The blood-soaked and metaphorically charged second half is sure to leave some squirming in their seats. But it’s fitting in this examination of oppression under the guise of religion and the costs of misguided faith.

Rated: 4.5/5

Aug 19, 2022

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Josh Parham

Next Best Picture

The results absolutely deliver, and Evans creates an effectively creepy setting that feels authentic and tactile.

Rated: 7/10

May 29, 2022

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Руслан Г фільм довго набирає обертів- один час я хотів його вимкнути, та все ж авторитет режисера переміг і я прийняв вірне рішення додивитися цей жах. Рекомендую Rated 4/5 Stars • Rated 4 out of 5 stars 06/09/24 Full Review Brennen F This film was a great watch, but got confusing at the end. Truly amazing world building and a great film overall. Rated 4.5/5 Stars • Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 06/01/24 Full Review Archie F The first 40 mins or so was extremely captivating and he me interested with great world building. I finished the film with questions unanswered. It is certainly a gore like film with unsettling scenes. I got a bit frustrated at parts due to the crazy writing. I sat their thinking, "why did you do that?". Rated 3.5/5 Stars • Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 05/15/24 Full Review Emilliano Jr S I thought I was watching The Wicker Man. Rated 2.5/5 Stars • Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 03/26/24 Full Review Jemima J If you like gore, you'll like this. If you like good storytelling and in depth characters, you won't. I turned off Princess Diaries 2 Royal Engagement to watch this and I wish I hadn't. Rated 1.5/5 Stars • Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars 03/05/24 Full Review Jason B Spoilers* First half of the movie absolutely amazing the squandered at a terrible predictable ending. You can see they had no idea what to do after the middle of the film. I wanted to know more about Thomas but we got nothing but a weird 29 second flash back of Asians burning a cross on him. Who were the Asians? Why did they do that? Where the hell was he? Idk. Where was their mother? Not explained, why was he away from the father and didn't have a good relationship with him? Not explained. He died at the end and we get more questions left unanswered then the begining of the movie. Waste of 2 hours I will never get back. Rated 0.5/5 Stars • Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 02/11/24 Full Review Read all reviews

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Gareth Evans Director Dan Stevens Thomas Richardson Lucy Boynton Andrea Michael Sheen Prophet Malcolm Kristine Froseth Ffion Mark Lewis Jones Quinn

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Synopsis London, 1905. Prodigal son Thomas Richardson has returned home, only to learn that his sister is being held for ransom by a religious cult. Determined to get her back at any cost, Thomas travels to the idyllic island where the cult lives. As Thomas infiltrates the island's community, he learns that the corruption of mainland society that they claim to reject has infested the cult's ranks nonetheless - and uncovers a secret more evil than he could have imagined.

Director: Gareth Evans
Producer: Gareth Evans, Ed Talfan, Aram Tertzakian
Screenwriter: Gareth Evans
Production Co: Severn Screen Limited, XYZ Films
Genre: Horror, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Oct 12, 2018
Runtime: 2h 9m
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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