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Nefarious
2023 98 min United States of America R 18+
★6.0
Horror, Drama
Director: Chuck Konzelman, Cary Solomon
🎭 Based on
«A Nefarious Plot»
bySteve Deace
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Description
On the day of his scheduled execution, a convicted serial killer gets a psychiatric evaluation during which he claims he is a demon, and further claims that before their time is over, the psychiatrist will commit three murders of his own.
Budget:
$3M
US Gross:
$5.43M
Worldwide:
$5.4M
Starring
Sean Patrick Flanery
Actor
Jordan Belfi
Actor
Tom Ohmer
Actor
Awards
1 win & 1 nomination total
Key opinion
Nefarious is a dialogue-driven psychological thriller that relies heavily on the central performances of its two leads to maintain tension within a single-location setting. While the film is praised for its thought-provoking debates and compelling acting, it is widely criticized for a weak screenplay and a disappointing, heavy-handed final act.
| Acting | Sean Patrick Flanery delivers a compelling and maniacal performance that serves as the film's primary anchor. | |
| Theme | The film effectively builds psychological tension through a sustained, cat-and-mouse dialogue dynamic between the psychiatrist and the inmate. | |
| Screenplay | The script suffers from illogical character choices, cardboard archetypes, and an inability to maintain its intellectual momentum throughout. | |
| Ending | The final ten minutes are widely regarded as a dull, unnecessary, and blunt conclusion that ruins the film’s established mystery. | |
| Theme | Viewers are divided on the film's ideological content, with some finding the exploration of faith and evil thought-provoking, while others view the script as peddling contrived propaganda. |