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The Unhealer
2021 94 min United States of America R 16+
★5.9
Fantasy, Thriller, Horror
Director: Martin Guigui
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Description
A botched faith healing bestows supernatural Shaman powers on a bullied teenager. When his lifelong tormentors pull a prank that kills someone he loves, he uses his powers for revenge and goes on a bloody rampage to settle the score.
Starring
Lance Henriksen
Actor
Natasha Henstridge
Actor
Adam Beach
Actor
Awards
18 wins & 3 nominations total
Key opinion
The Unhealer presents a modest, comic-book-inspired revenge horror tale that effectively utilizes its limited resources. While some viewers appreciate the visceral retribution and snappy script, others note that its television-movie quality budget creates a uneven viewing experience.
| Emotion | The film succeeds as a satisfying revenge narrative, delivering exciting and visceral violence against the protagonist's bullies. | |
| Acting | The performances are effective, with the cast successfully grounding the heightened, supernatural material. | |
| Screenplay | The script features snappy, engaging dialogue that helps elevate the premise beyond standard horror fare. | |
| Production | Production values are perceived as limited, with the film carrying the aesthetic weight of a lower-budget television movie. |