Stars: Mitch Ryan, Connor Christie, Dawn Olivieri, Jesse Malinowski, Kip Pardue | Written by Bruce Wood, Scott Poiley | Directed by Anthony Diblasi
Despite having seen both of Anthony Diblasi’s previous films, Dread and Cassadaga, on the big screen at Frightfest, it’s safe to say I’m not the biggest fan of his work – his two prior movies were, at least for me, very much middle-of-the-road efforts that did nothing to surprise or excite. So going into Missionary I’ll be brutally honest and say that I wasn’t really expecting much.
The film tells the story of single mum Katharine Kingsmen, who’s having a hard time raising her son Kesley on her own. So when two Mormon missionaries arrive at the door to preach the gospel, she doesn’t see any harm in them playing football with him. But for Elder Brock it’s the prelude to a...
Despite having seen both of Anthony Diblasi’s previous films, Dread and Cassadaga, on the big screen at Frightfest, it’s safe to say I’m not the biggest fan of his work – his two prior movies were, at least for me, very much middle-of-the-road efforts that did nothing to surprise or excite. So going into Missionary I’ll be brutally honest and say that I wasn’t really expecting much.
The film tells the story of single mum Katharine Kingsmen, who’s having a hard time raising her son Kesley on her own. So when two Mormon missionaries arrive at the door to preach the gospel, she doesn’t see any harm in them playing football with him. But for Elder Brock it’s the prelude to a...
- 8/25/2013
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Missionary
Written by Bruce Wood and Scott Poily
Directed by Anthony Diblasi
U.S.A., 2013
In today’s modern, self-declared sophisticated age people in the Western world seem to consider it fashionable not merely to proclaim that theological principles do not dictate their lives, but to openly scoff at the very notion of practicing religion. That said, applying the word of an all powerful deity to better oneself most certainly does not sound like a laughing matter and probably is not for the actual people who embrace the concept. Misinterpretation of ‘infallible’ texts however can lead to many an ugly scene, as brutally exemplified in Anthony Diblasi’s Missionary.
Katherine (Dawn Olivieri) is a single mother working at a car repair lot, trying to keep things afloat for herself and son Kesley (Connor Christie). Divorced from her husband (Kip Pardue) , the latter is nevertheless making genuine attempts at patching things up as best he can.
Written by Bruce Wood and Scott Poily
Directed by Anthony Diblasi
U.S.A., 2013
In today’s modern, self-declared sophisticated age people in the Western world seem to consider it fashionable not merely to proclaim that theological principles do not dictate their lives, but to openly scoff at the very notion of practicing religion. That said, applying the word of an all powerful deity to better oneself most certainly does not sound like a laughing matter and probably is not for the actual people who embrace the concept. Misinterpretation of ‘infallible’ texts however can lead to many an ugly scene, as brutally exemplified in Anthony Diblasi’s Missionary.
Katherine (Dawn Olivieri) is a single mother working at a car repair lot, trying to keep things afloat for herself and son Kesley (Connor Christie). Divorced from her husband (Kip Pardue) , the latter is nevertheless making genuine attempts at patching things up as best he can.
- 7/31/2013
- by Edgar Chaput
- SoundOnSight
From the press release:
Are you ready for a spine-chilling global avalanche of Indian zombies, Israeli oldboys, vengeance-crazed Vikings, Swedish mesmerists, Irish telekinesis, Argentine undead, Aussie bone-crushers, murderous Mormons and Chilean assassins?
Film4 FrightFest 2013, returning for its 4teenth year, has unveiled its biggest line-up in history. From Thurs 22 August to Monday 26 August, the UK’s leading event for genre fans will be at the Empire Cinema in London’s Leicester Square to present 51 films on three screens. Empire 1 will house the main event while the Discovery strands will play in Empires 2 & 4. The new FrightFest Xtra strand, also in Screen 2, will allow fans to catch up with sold-out performances of the most popular attractions.
This year there are eleven countries representing five continents with a record-breaking thirty-three UK or European premieres and ten world premieres.
The world premieres include our opening night attraction The Dead 2: India from the Ford Brothers,...
Are you ready for a spine-chilling global avalanche of Indian zombies, Israeli oldboys, vengeance-crazed Vikings, Swedish mesmerists, Irish telekinesis, Argentine undead, Aussie bone-crushers, murderous Mormons and Chilean assassins?
Film4 FrightFest 2013, returning for its 4teenth year, has unveiled its biggest line-up in history. From Thurs 22 August to Monday 26 August, the UK’s leading event for genre fans will be at the Empire Cinema in London’s Leicester Square to present 51 films on three screens. Empire 1 will house the main event while the Discovery strands will play in Empires 2 & 4. The new FrightFest Xtra strand, also in Screen 2, will allow fans to catch up with sold-out performances of the most popular attractions.
This year there are eleven countries representing five continents with a record-breaking thirty-three UK or European premieres and ten world premieres.
The world premieres include our opening night attraction The Dead 2: India from the Ford Brothers,...
- 6/30/2013
- by Ricky
- SoundOnSight
Tagline: "Say your prayers." Missionary is a thriller from director Anthony Diblasi (Midnight Meat Train). This title was completed in 2012. Recently, Tombstone Distribution has begun representation for Missionary and film fans can see the film's first trailer here. The clip shows two Mormon missionaries delivering God's words to a single mother. Katherine (Dawn Olivieri) is more interested in the powers of the flesh though, after a recent separation from her husband. Events get heated when the husband returns to find his family assailed by a deluded, Bible thumping and knife wielding. young man. Missionary is sure to find distribution soon and thriller fans can preview this exciting title below. Director: Anthony Diblasi. Writers: Bruce Wood and Scott Poiley. Cast: Dawn Olivieri, Kip Pardue, Jeff Chase, Mitch Ryan, Connor Christie, and Jared Cooley. The sexy trailer for Missionary is here: Source: Missionary at Tombstone Distribution ...
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- 6/9/2013
- by noreply@blogger.com (Michael Allen)
- 28 Days Later Analysis
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