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The Righteous
Directed by
Mark O'Brien
Not Rated
2021
1h 37m
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6.0
92%
69%
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A burdened man feels the wrath of a vengeful God after he and his wife are visited by a mysterious stranger.
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Cast of The Righteous
Mark O'Brien
Aaron Smith / Director / Writer
Henry Czerny
Frederic Mason
Mimi Kuzyk
Ethel Mason
Kate Corbett
Doris
Mayko Nguyen
Mary Hutton
Nigel Bennett
Graham
Adrianna Barkey
VIP church lady / Gemstones church worker (uncredited)
Mark O'Neill
Producer
Allison White
Producer
The Righteous Ratings & Reviews
PLEKTSIYA
March 10, 2025
Canadian religious Horror. Modest, but effective and intriguing.
RogerEbert.com
Tomris Laffly
Meandering around complex spiritual inklings more than it makes a coherent statement out of them, The Righteous manages to impress with its curious demeanor even when its overwrought ideas don't add up to an articulate whole in the aftermath.
Los Angeles Times
Noel Murray
This movie's a must for anyone who enjoys seeing terrific actors given the space to explore their characters' pain - and to spin riveting moments out of rich words and subtle moods.
AV Club
Mark Keizer
The Righteous works as a supernatural chamber piece and brain-tickling religious dialectic wrapped in chilly black-and-white visuals.
HorrorBuzz
Norman Gidney
One of the best horror films of the year.
Cinema Crazed
Emilie Black
The elements of grief, guilt, and acceptance will be easier to connect to for most viewers and Henry Czerny's performance is the reason to watch this one.
TheIndependentCritic.com
Richard Propes
A shattering, deep under the skin performance by Henry Czerny that is most certainly among the always dependable actor's finest performances.
Tilt Magazine
Christopher Cross
Shrouded in mystery and a glint of the supernatural, OBrien manages to leave behind both a visually striking film and an acting showcase for everyone involved.
The Film Stage
Brianna Zigler
The Righteous fully embraces murky middle ground of human nature but is far too hesitant to embrace a similarly obscure narrative approach.
That Shelf
Rachel Ho
The Righteous is not a film that was made for a universal audience. Its slow pace and heavy dialogue make the ending startling and unexpected-but whether it's effective is entirely up to the viewer.
PopMatters
Paul Risker
A quiet and conversationally brooding work.
Dolores Quintana
Dolores Quintana
With a film that is more like a tone poem, you have to commit to that course. To me, while writing this review and thinking more about it, it seems like one of the biggest problems is that THE RIGHTEOUS didn't commit to one course over the other.
Horror Obsessive
Alix Turner
With heavy philosophical themes (such as redemption and karma) alongside a relatively simple story and almost minimal cast, The Righteous is without a doubt a film to watch out for and one to share with a discerning friend.
Daily Dead
Caitlin Kennedy
In the fashion of a high drama, The Righteous luxuriates in the agony of a slow, slow burn. When factoring in the tension and atmospheric work in the film, the slow pace is acceptable if not fully embraced.
Drink in the Movies
Taylor Baker
With masterful lighting, and industrious acting from perennially overlooked performers O'Brien seems to know how to lean on talent.
The Pitch
Abby Olcese
The Righteous feels like slightly shaggy Bergman, complete with a stark location, guilt-ridden god-wrestling, and stunning photography.
Dread Central
Josh Korngut
The Righteous presents a totally fresh spin on the call from inside-the-house horror trope. The heartbreaking performances by Henry Czerny and Mimi Kuzyk also elevate the film from a standard religious drama into the realms of a Lovecraftian terror.
Nightmare on Film Street
Jonathan DeHaan
Its approach to horror is more interested in the darkness of a man's soul, rather than the spiritually supernatural. Even still, The Righteous still ropes in the cosmic horror hidden in the dread of all god-fearing people
AWFJ.org
Alexandra Heller-Nicholas
The Righteous is a confident, compelling debut, a dark journey into the soul that satisfyingly leaves as many questions unanswered as answered.
RogerEbert.com
Nick Allen
In his debut, [O'Brien's] emotional control becomes apparent, in patiently building suspense through dialogue and calm performances.
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