A small group of Catholics led by an ailing priest believe that Satan intends to become man, just as God did in the person of Jesus. The writings of a possessed mental patient lead them to Peter Kelson, a writer who studies serial killers. They think it's his body Satan will occupy. The youngest in the group, a teacher named Maya Larkin, goes to Peter to investigate further and to convince him to believe in the possibility of Evil incarnate. Other signs come to him as he and Maya them take a journey full of strange occurrences, self-discovery, and an ultimate showdown.
✓ Released: [realease]
✓ Runtime : 97 minutes
✓ Genre: Horror, Thriller
✓ Stars: Winona Ryder, Ben Chaplin, Sarah Wynter, Philip Baker Hall, John Hurt
✓ Director: Janusz Kamiński, Anne Goursaud, Michael De Luca, Andrew Mondshein, Meg Ryan
The Lost Souls (2000) is another solid showing, complete with good performances and an intriguing mystery, but there's a lack of artistic ambition here that keeps it from elevating to the higher tiers of the genre.Although its storytelling isn't particularly innovative, The Lost Souls (2000) is an absorbing piece of television, with the potential to boost the appeal of Polish productions for an international audience."
Lost Souls (2000) is staring with Winona Ryder, Ben Chaplin, Sarah Wynter, Philip Baker Hall, John Hurt, a compelling, flawed story of true crime and obsession - and its flaws are part of what make it so intriguing. the movie can be very difficult to watch; it's haunting and incredibly sad. But that's also what made it all the more moving, in the end, to see the survivors join together: bonding, smiling, and living their lives in the light.
What gives Cursed its edge is the source material, which subverts centuries of lore and oppressive systems. The Netflix adaptation isn't nearly as captivating, but it still manages to be a quaint escape from reality. For better or worse, filmmaker Janusz Kamiński, Anne Goursaud, Michael De Luca, Andrew Mondshein, Meg Ryan juggles two parallel storylines. Basketball fans will be able to follow along with no problem, most already familiar with the story, but newcomers might find all the jumping around confusing.