The Borderlands (2013)

November 21, 2022 9:50 AM

[TRAILER] A team of Vatican investigators descend upon a church in a remote area to demystify the unusual happenings, but what they discover is more disturbing than they had first imagined. AKA Final Prayer.

Starring Robin Hill, Gordon Kennedy, Aidan McArdle, Patrick Godfrey.

Written and directed by Elliot Goldner. A UK production.

82% fresh on Rotten Tomatoes.

Currently streaming in the US on Tubi. Also available for digital rental on multiple outlets. JustWatch listing.

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posted by DirtyOldTown (4 comments total)

I remember enjoying this. The ending was very unexpected and while I'm not sure they totally stuck the landing, I enjoyed that I couldn't predict it.
posted by kittensyay at 11:55 AM on November 21, 2022

This essay on the film is worth reading.
posted by DirtyOldTown at 6:48 AM on November 25, 2022 [1 favorite]

I thought this was decent overall, with a novel ending, though of course my mind instantly wondered, how did we end up with that retrieved footage?
posted by 2N2222 at 10:06 PM on December 4, 2022 [1 favorite]

Somehow this one gave me a miss until today. I'm a bit mixed on it. It relies on a lot of FF tropes, but it held my attention. And the reveal was fun bit of pulling the carpet out from under.

But I'm glad he punched that kid for setting the sheep on fire.
posted by miss-lapin at 3:07 PM on November 12, 2023