Fantastic Fest Review: Gareth Evans' Violent Cult Horror Film 'Apostle'

A mysterious cult stationed at a secluded island. A “lost soul” of a man searching for his kidnapped sister. The ancient entity known only as “The Goddess” who is seemingly able to speak through the cult’s chosen mouthpiece. These are the main pieces of the puzzle at work in Welsh filmmaker Gareth Evans latest horror endeavor, Apostle. Most known for his action chops, Evans delivers the bloody, brilliant goods in his newest film, a horror, period piece that turns the screws of tension one, small click at a time. It does take a good, long while before the craziness at the heart of Apostle kicks in, but it is more than worth it. The last hour of the film presents all the macabre, cult insanity you would expect from the man who directed The Raid and its epic sequel. However, the first hour of Apostle is borderline grueling. ›››

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