Priest (2011) movie poster

Priest (2011)

"The war is eternal. His mission is just the beginning."
ThumbScore
πŸ‘ 63%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
🎬 28% (RT: 16%, MC: 41) ℹ️RT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
ActionFantasyHorror

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Director
Runtime
1h 27m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
5.9/10 (2,475 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
16%
Metacritic
41
Cast
Paul Bettany as Priest
Karl Urban as Black Hat
Lily Collins as Lucy Pace
Maggie Q as Priestess
Stephen Moyer as Owen Pace
Cam Gigandet as Hicks
MΓ€dchen Amick as Shannon Pace
Brad Dourif as Salesman
It's divisive. Only 63% of audiences liked it based on 2,475 votes. Critics scored it lower at 28%, but audiences disagreed.
Overview
In an alternate world, humanity and vampires have warred for centuries. After the last Vampire War, the veteran Warrior Priest lives in obscurity with other humans inside one of the Church's walled cities. When the Priest's niece is kidnapped by vampires, the Priest breaks his vows to hunt them down. He is accompanied by the niece's boyfriend, who is a wasteland sheriff, and a former Warrior Priestess. Wikipedia β†—
Fun Facts
  • The incredible score for Priest was composed in just a few weeks after the original composer dropped out.
  • The original script for Priest was written over a decade before production finally began in 2011.
  • Before Paul Bettany was cast, several major A-list stars turned down the lead role because they felt the script was too risky.
Audience Consensus

Priest is a 2011 action, fantasy, horror film directed by Scott Stewart. In an alternate world, humanity and vampires have warred for centuries. After the last Vampire War, the veteran Warrior Priest lives in obscurity with other humans inside one of the Church's walled cities.

When the Priest's niece is kidnapped by vampires, the Priest breaks his vows to hunt them down. He is accompanied by the niece's boyfriend, who is a wasteland sheriff, and a former Warrior Priestess. The film has been rated by 2,475 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers.

As a action film, Priest delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. Priest (2011) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape.

The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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