Scene from Believers (1987)
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| Duration: 127 sec. | Nudity: yes | Creator: Ruffah |
| New Filesize: N/A | Sound: yes | Old Filesize: 98 mb |
| File Format: AOMedia Video 1 (WebM/AV1) | Resolution: 1920x1040 | Added: 2018-Jul-25 |
Actresses in this Scene
Helen Shaver
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Alternate Names: Helen Jane Shaver, هلن شیور
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Full Biography
Helen Shaver, born and raised in Canada, started her acting career at 18. She trained at the Banff School of Fine Arts and University of Victoria, British Columbia. Shaver has worked with prominent directors like Scorsese and Spielberg, earning awards for performances such as 'Jake’s Woman' (Theatreworld Award) and films like 'In Praise of Older Women' and 'Who Has Seen the Wind' (Genies). She transitioned into directing, helming episodes for various series and winning Emmys. Despite childhood illness, Shaver's resilience led her to pursue acting and excel in her craft.
About the Movie: Believers (1987)
Release Year: 1987
Nation: Canada, United Kingdom, United States of America
Alternative Title: The Believers, Adoradores do Diabo, Den 7. magt, Los creyentes, Pahan riivaamat, Les envoûtés, Oi daimonismenoi, A hívõk, Fekete mágia, The believers: I credenti del male, Santaria: Makai onryô, Mørkets makt, Wyznawcy zla, A Seita do Mal, Vudu vernici, De sju makterna, Tarikat, Das Ritual
Director: John Schlesinger
Writer: Mark Frost, Nicholas Conde
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Companies: Orion Pictures
Genre: Drama, Film Based On Literature, Horror, Horror Film, Mystery, Mystery Film, Thriller
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Keywords
Keywords: african deities, barn, child sacrifice, cigar smoking, cult, dance ritual, death, gun, new york city, prosperity, ritual, ritual murder, ritual sacrifice, santería, suicide by cop, suicide by gun, voodoo, voodoo ritual
Story
In the aftermath of his wife's accidental death and a recent move to New York with his young son, police psychologist Cal Jamison finds himself reluctantly drawn into investigating a series of grisly, ritualistic murders involving the immolation of two youths. The murders bear the hallmarks of Voodoo or Santería rituals, and despite warnings from his housekeeper, Jamison becomes personally involved in the case, entering the scene of the crimes and eventually becoming influenced by the cult's beliefs. As he delves deeper into the investigation, Jamison believes that the cult may be targeting his own son for a child sacrifice.
Summary
Believers is a 1987 film directed by John Schlesinger, which blends elements of drama, horror, and mystery. The story revolves around Cal Jamison, a police psychologist struggling with grief after his wife's death. When he moves to New York and becomes involved in investigating ritualistic murders, his personal life intersects with the macabre crimes. The film is notable for its exploration of African deities and cult rituals, particularly Voodoo or Santería, as well as its tense portrayal of a father's desperate efforts to protect his son from harm.