The Atticus Institute (2015)
Genre: Drama / Horror
Duration: 92 minuten
Country:
United States
Directed by: Chris Sparling
Stars: Rya Kihlstedt, William Mapother and Sharon Maughan
IMDb score:
5,5 (10.065)
Releasedate: 5 January 2015
The Atticus Institute plot
"The only case of possession confirmed by the U.S. Government."
Doctor Henry West founds 'The Atticus Institute' in 1970, where individuals with supernatural powers are examined. Despite the fact that Dr. West goes through some notable cases, nothing can prepare him for Judith Winstead. Her supernatural gifts transcend those of all others. The US Department of Defense is also interested in Judith.
Actors and actresses
Dr. Henry West
Judith Winstead
Susan Gorman
Joanne Breault
Marcus Wheeler
Cathleen West
Steven West
Father Donnelly
Sergeant Parella
Government Researcher
Reviews & comments
Onderhond
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- 87623 messages
- 12892 votes
Moderate.
I thought the fake-documentary vibe was actually quite well-executed. The 70s is clearly evident in all its ugliness, while the recent interviews are far too harshly and sharply lit. Just as you'd expect from a documentary.
The buildup is a bit slow, and the film is incredibly bogged down in clichés. If it had been seen a hundred times, it might have been exciting, but the climax is too weak, and it's all a bit too clinical to create any real atmosphere.
All that remains is a decent exercise by director Sparling. I'd love to try again, as the direction is decent, but hopefully with a more exciting subject matter, or at least something more original.
It's not bad, but it is a bit boring.
2.0*
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LOTR-lover
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- 937 messages
- 908 votes
This film is unfairly labeled a horror film; as mentioned above, it's more of a documentary, with some elements of a thriller. However, I didn't find this particularly objectionable, as I do enjoy documentaries. Furthermore, it's certainly not a particularly innovative or exciting film, but I still don't think it misses the mark. The acting is decent and the story is reasonably entertaining. Of course, The Atticus Institute doesn't rise above mediocrity, but it's still worth watching, partly due to its relatively short running time.
3*
6/10 (IMDB)
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Shadowed
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- 11421 messages
- 6719 votes
Director Chris Sparling has an intriguing concept, but can't escape a very poor cast. Rya Kihlstedt, in particular, is needlessly theatrical, making him a particularly ridiculous character. Moreover, the ridiculous premise and the unspectacular documentary elements are equally ineffective, making Sparling struggle to develop an effective narrative arc. Although certain influences are original and the film never drags on too long, its full potential is never realized.
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