A new movie hits US theaters today, 14 April. Nefarious.
The title “Nefarious” has been used several times, so don’t confuse it with other movies.
I have had a sneak preview of the movie and I strongly recommend it, though not for children.
It is being listed as a “horror” film. It isn’t really that, though there are elements that are horrifying.
There is no exorcism in the movie, just the manifestation of the demon in the possessed man. There could be a sequel in which someone is going to need a, exorcism… big time.
The basics of the plot. In an Oklahoma prison a serial killer is sentenced to die. A psychiatrist must sign off that he is not insane and therefore competent to undergo the death penalty. The problem is that the condemned prisoner has company: he is possessed by a particularly nasty demon. This demon is in complete control and wants something in particular from the “atheist” doctor.
This movie – made by devout and well-informed Catholics – is a roller-coaster of manipulation and psychological torture which one of my exorcist friends says is right along the lines of how demons really do attack.
The writers and cast managed to bring in a great deal of theology. It is a bit of a workshop on demons and Hell.
There were numerous supernatural phenomena that occurred during the making of this film. My same exorcist friend was invited to the premier, where all sorts of other clearly evil, things happened as well, probably because of witchcraft.
Clearly the Enemy doesn’t like this movie.
Make sure that it is a success at the box office.
BTW… it was originally ready for some 1800 theaters but – coincidentally – something happened and another “devil movie” edged out this one. Hmmm.
And it is probably a zillion times more honest and accurate than the new Russell Crowe thing, which I understand is a dog and pony show.
Fr. Carlos Martins, who has the wonderful Treasures of the Church apostolate with relics, was at the premier. He has a short video about what happened. HERE
Here is a link to the trailer: HERE
I am curious.
Had any of you heard about this movie before this? Before today or just very recently? I have the sense that it has been less than subtly suppressed. Perhaps by powers that be who want you to go to a different “devil” movie with a bigger budget and a few less authentic Christian message.
Let me know in the combox.
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