This movie makes very little pretense about its purpose. It presents one dimensional characters in a situation where the characters wonder and bluster about different religious viewpoints. There is only one correct viewpoint, namely conservative evangelical.While the technical aspects of the movie seem to be above average, the writing is definitely not. The writing is predictable and dull which makes the acting even worse. The transitions in the story are jumpy. The devices used to create tension are much too obvious. One example should suffice. When the group is trying to decipher the mysterious signal, they find the signal pulses for 6.66 seconds. Obviously, this is supposed to point to the Satanic origin of the signal. In short, Deceived seems to be a cross between a sci-fi movie and an evangelistic meeting...and it fails as both.

This movie would have to improve to be considered rotten. Made me wish I could rate it with zero stars instead of one. Unless you enjoy bad acting, a poor plot, and atrocious dialog, stay away from this stinker. Christians looking for a good Christian film should look elsewhere.

One of the worst movies I have seen this year! Bad acting, poor plot, no ideas. I dont mind the low budget movies but most of the budget of this poor (in absence of better word at the moment let's promote it into movie) movie was spent on smashing cool flat panels at the end. Poor monitors - died in vain. Skip it! Or if you want to amuse yourself and check how bad a movie can be - this is the contender!

Once again, Cloud 10 shows that independent Christian movies can be made that are good enough to stand on their own against the major players.Deceived has a storyline that is not overly "Preachy", showing that the message of the Bible need not be forced down the throats of non-believers. The movie has a "Twilight Zone" feel to it,and is very well acted. The movie watching experience is different for Believers & Unbelievers. Christians see the EvilOne working his craft and those with True faith overcoming evil. Non-Christians see a movie about the battle between the Military, The Rich, and "Religious Fanatics". Each greedily fighting over something that will make them what they want the most. RICH, POWERFUL, POPULAR...etc. All without the viewer realizing that they are being educated (Subtlety) about who God is, and what a True Christian believes. Except for a couple prayer scences, the movie manages to convey the christian faith without making non-christians feel "preached" to.