The Offering (2022)
Genre: Horror
Duration: 93 minuten
Alternative title: Abyzou
Country:
United States / United Kingdom / Bulgaria
Directed by: Oliver Park
Stars: Paul Kaye, Nick Blood and Allan Corduner
IMDb score:
5,3 (8.802)
Releasedate: 23 September 2022
The Offering plot
"No soul is safe."
A desperate man must pay off his debts. He secretly tries to convince his father to sell his funeral home. However, he is unaware that he is unleashing an evil entity that is plaguing his pregnant wife.
Actors and actresses
Art
Claire
Heimish
Saul
Chayim
Sarah Scheindal
Yosille
Aida
Levi Siegelman
Moishe
Reviews & comments
El ralpho
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- 1485 messages
- 1096 votes
house-garden-and-kitchen demon
The Offering initially distinguishes itself because the story takes place in an unusual setting (the Jewish community). However, as the story unfolds, and the supernatural threat becomes more and more prominent, there is no more left than a standard horror story, as you have seen it countless times before. There is nothing wrong with a predictable horror from time to time, provided the execution is well put together and that is unfortunately not the case here.
The construction is still a must. There were a few moments where I felt uncomfortable and there is clearly a subcutaneous tension present. Unfortunately, the director goes further and further as the running time goes on, until the finale has turned into a cheap B-movie, from which any form of tension has completely disappeared. The dark ending offers a slight compensation for this, but the film had already slipped so far for me that it didn't do much.
In summary: I like to see more of these kinds of settings than the standard American families in most horror films. As a director, just make sure that your film remains of the same level, and remains as exciting and scary as possible throughout the entire running time. Very handy in this genre.
2.5*
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mrkos
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- 1034 messages
- 1809 votes
The Offering
It's already been mentioned here. A repetition of moves, this time hoisted in a Jewish jacket. I expected more.
The film had an uneasy vibe to me all the time. The atmosphere and music was creepy. Sometimes it got a little scary, but often it just wasn't original enough or you saw it coming. The effects were okay, but nothing special and the 'monster' looked okay.
2.5 stars
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Sabri88
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- 81 messages
- 70 votes
"The Offering," also known as "Abyzou," offers a refreshing take on the horror genre. The film delivers suspense thanks to well-timed scares and impressive special effects for the monster. I didn't see the surprise ending coming and it sticks with you. Striking and fun that the film explores Judaism instead of the usual Christian themes in the genre. In short, "The Offering" is a fun and distinctive horror experience.
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