I guess the bottom line always is "would you pay money to see this", and that's why I'm scoring this movie so incredibly low, because I sure wouldn't. I saw it at a private screening at the Bagdad Theater in Portland, and if I didn't know some of the people there, I would've left way before it was over. It's just way too long guys and maybe you should hire a professional editor and cut at least 45 minutes out of it or include an intermission. It just goes on and on without any real point to it and I'm sorry to say the acting isn't all that great either that people would want to watch them that long on the screen. There have to be better film directors than this in Portland or we're all doomed. Sorry, but that's my two cents.

My history of movies was started in Cambridge,Ma in the 1970's. I lived around the corner from the Orson Welles theater.So I have seen 4 decades worth of movies. I am impressed by the quality of the camera work,the musical score and the local place's that were used for the movie.The Chiurch Dinner and houses really help define the characters lives. Overall the actors were good.Danny Bruno was my Peter Lorre in this movie a real weasel!. Supporting actors Adrienne Vogel,Elijah Nelson and Betty Moyer really caught my eyes.The plot and screenplay did not fit the "Law and Order Plot outline there was no heroic police office,just a small Parish Minister dumb founded by the evil he finds and the danger his family face.

A fascinating expose of morés in a small town - where religious convictions and the congregation members are never what they seem. Superb acting by an Oregon based ensemble and quality production values by a local Portland crew give this production a veneer that the producers - and financiers - should be proud of. Congratulations for a thoroughly entertaining evening. Special regard should be made for the lead performance of the Pastor (Robert McKeehen) and his sympathetic, level headed wife (Audrey Walker) while Michael Prosser gives that delicious creepiness to Ethan Evans, initially thought to be the bad guy, yet really the fall guy. Robert Blanche provides that understated, demonic twist. Newcomer Nouel Riel (soon to be seen in a great little flick "Did You Kiss Anyone") is excellent as the confused teenager, and focus of the cult. While naming names, Writer/Director/Cinematographer Brother class-act Jason and Todd Freeman meld a terrific cast and fine performances.

Modern and yet reminiscent of a Val Lewton thriller, this depiction of the age old battle between light and shadow, good and evil, hits the bull's eye through crisp narrative and cinematic style. Every performances is "spot on" perfect from the true to life depiction of family life in a church parsonage to the brooding underbelly of a cult gone mad. It takes its time, introducing the characters, endearing them to the audience before they are thrown into the midst of potential harm. The effect is spellbinding, drawing the viewers into a dreamlike world where almost anything can happen and sometimes does. Dig deep into the popcorn, take an extra long drag from the soda cup, and get ready for an entertaining experience amongst dancing cinematic shadows with this one! IT SHOULD BE NOTED that I originally wrote this review following the Cast & Crew showing last year. I must admit, since I've seen the completed film, I find it to be even more pleasing. Of course I am the Father of the filmmakers. But, I'm a Dad who has a rich history in all things cinema, and after 65 years I certainly know a good movie when I see it. No matter who made it.