Realrockerhalloween Believers is a shocking sci-fi movie that blows knowing and the last man on earth away.Two paramedics are caught by a bizarre end of the world cult that takes them hostage and shows them miracles they never seen.The teacher was mesmerizing as he showed how numbers can unlock The secrets to life, bring The dead back and transform matter into different substances.Still it doesn't explain exactly how he can communicate telepathically or perform resurrection since it isn't shown.What makes it enjoyable, like children of the corn, is that you have to decide for yourself what are The differences between an organized religion and a cult. Even the bible says false prophets will come performing miracles and great signs to deceive the disbelieving. David questions the teacher and in the end escape not believing its all true as the doomsday cult are ready to transform for a new world. Victor is left behind under being convinced the world will be distorted and they are the only ones whip knows how to survive it. Drawing eerie similarities to the cult members who believed aliens were hiding on an asteroid.The overwhelming performs are amazing for a b film and had me convinced that these people could be under an hypnotic spell.Enjoy believers, it will leave you astounded.

Leofwine_draca BELIEVERS is another film from BLAIR WITCH director Daniel Myrick, a guy whose track record has been less than stellar since his debut hit (the last I saw was THE OBJECTIVE, a less-than-memorable experience). BELIEVERS is a film about a couple of innocent men who find themselves kidnapped by an end of the world cult who use murder and madness to justify their ends.It sounds like a decent set-up and it is, but the storyline goes absolutely nowhere. Like SAW, much of the running time involves a couple of guys incarcerated in a room, and that's it. The terrible script fails in all attempts to make characters likable and the almost entire lack of incident and action makes it a slow and gruelling viewing experience. It's a film that it's hard not to nod off to.While watching, I was constantly reminded me of the Gareth Evans directed segment from V/H/S 2, which has a similar premise but goes absolutely crazy with it and is all the better for it. If only BELIEVERS had a little of that short film's energy; instead, it's a real, soul-crushing, dud.

pmdawn After watching Myrick's "The Objective", I wanted to check out his other films that went straight to DVD and this was my first pick. The premise is interesting, two paramedics are "abducted" into a suicide cult of sorts and must get away before it's too late for them.There's a layer of religion (also seen in movies like "Frailty") that is really the crux of the movie - which makes us question the true motives behind religious preachers, missionaries and insane cults, as well as presenting us with an atheist point of view. The ending is the movie's strongest point, and it again poses the viewers with an important question. Myrick seems to like to ask more question than answers in his movies and "Believers" is no exception. This is a low-budget flick best seen with low expectations.5/10

Len9876 The problem with any belief (an abstract), dependent on faith (an abstract), is that no concrete evidence is provided. Choosing the belief of any cult, versus one's own belief, is a quandary. An atheist does not believe in any God, whether it be a cult's God or anyone else's concept (an abstract) of God. A concept (which, again, is an abstract) may be confusing or difficult to understand. An agnostic will not accept God, without concrete evidence, but faith-based religious and spiritual systems require an acceptance based on the abstract (such persons believe that their concept of God is rooted in a higher power). God is invisible. Yet, some say that they feel, hear and see God in the nature, the rain and the wind. But, what is the formula? This remains a mystery, in this film, because it is never completely revealed. And, will our world soon end?"Believers" (2007) promotes critical analysis, divergent thinking, introspection, and reflection. Set in a dark, creepy and furtive realm, one can be hypnotized by the bewitching mood and musical score. In Myrick style, this film becomes a masterfully-crafted thriller, effectively supplying anxiety, fear, menace, suspense, and tension. The cult represented, in this film, seems to promote life. Yet, is there life within the shroud of the death scent of Hitler's control and manipulation, his experimentation, coercion, and force? The riveting performance by Daniel Benzali, who plays the Teacher, is at his insidious, evil best. His spellbinding, measured, and haunting tone of voice brilliantly captures the cult's intended mission, fails to reveal--until the end of the film--just how it will carry out. But, the actors and director are faithful to the script, and they do become masters of horror, without most of the blood and all of the gore. The film, beautifully counterbalanced and integrated, seems to show (at least on the surface) pratfalls of blind faith and misdirected trust. All people are born. All people will die. But, what is the eagerness for death, if we never have lived? Because the film asks questions that our finite minds are unable to answer, I rate this film an 8 out of 10. It is entertaining, and the film is good because it makes one infinitely think. The film expands one's horizons beyond earth, heaven, and hell.