The Believer (2021 film)

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The Believer
Believer.jpg
Official release poster
Directed by Shan Serafin
Written byShan Serafin
Produced by
  • Joshua Minyard
  • Aidan Bristow
  • Arthur Chtiyan
  • William Day Frank
  • Raul Gazteazoro
  • Sophie Kargman
  • Leo Livshetz
Starring
CinematographyJohn Nodorft
Edited by
  • Matthew Rundell
Music by
Production
companies
  • Gypsy Lane Films
  • 611 Films
  • Relentless Escargot Productions
Distributed by
Release date
  • April 2, 2021 (2021-04-02)
Running time
91 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

The Believer is a 2021 American horror film written and directed by Shan Serafin. It stars Aidan Bristow, Sophie Kargman, Susan Wilder, Lindsay Ginter, Robbie Goldstein and Billy Zane. [1] It runs for 91 minutes. The film is about a woman driven murderously insane by a mad doctor's strange alternative therapy. [2] [3]

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Plot

An out-of-work nuclear scientist, struggles with tension in his marriage after his wife mysteriously terminates her pregnancy without his consent. As his physical health begins to inexplicably deteriorate, his wife's behavior grows increasingly bizarre and he seeks clarity from his therapist. Exhausted by his job search, strange events begin to occur in the home and his medical condition progressively declines. Dr. Benedict recommends they try an alternative therapy, but it only makes matters worse. Lucas questions Benedict's effectiveness as his grip on reality begins to fade. Violet arouses his ever-deepening suspicions, and after a visit from two mysterious guests, her insidious behavior becomes disturbingly pervasive. Lucas' anger and frustration turns to fear as Violet's sinister intentions are revealed. Lucas tries in vain to escape the evil web she has spun, but by the time he discovers the truth, it might be too late.

Cast

Release

Freestyle Releasing releases The Believer On-Demand on April 2, 2021. [4]

Reception

Alex Saveliev of Film Threat gave it a five out of ten and he wrote:

While admirable in its ambition, the end result just doesn't quite gel. Cool poster, though. [5]

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