
The Calling
Pray for the Prey
Directed by Jason Stone
Produced by Darius Films, Manis Film
A dark procedural thriller centered on a detective's investigation into a religiously-motivated serial killer, blending psychological tension with existential questions about faith and evil.
Detective Hazel Micallef hasn't had much to worry about in the sleepy town of Port Dundas until a string of gruesome murders in the surrounding countryside brings her face to face with a serial killer driven by a higher calling.
Questions people ask
Is The Calling scary? Yes, very. More frightening than 94% of films.
Is The Calling sad? Yes. More sad than 82% of films.
Is The Calling violent? Yes. More violent than 80% of films.
Does The Calling end with hope? Barely. Less hopeful than 80% of films.
Is The Calling easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 74% of films.
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How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
Conventional, and it does not land.
How unlike any other film this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
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