Apostle
In 1905, a man travels to a remote island in search of his missing sister who has been kidnapped by a mysterious religious cult.
Why it matters
Apostle is a grim folk horror plunge into early 20th-century cult terror, blending grimy atmosphere with unsettling mythic dread.
- Dan Stevens anchors the film with a rugged intensity that grounds its escalating nightmare.
- Practical effects and makeup deliver visceral, grotesque visuals that echo Bottin’s legacy.
- Fans of The Wicker Man and The Ritual will appreciate its rural isolation and cult paranoia.
- Its dark fantasy elements lean hard into the supernatural, refusing to shy away from blood-soaked ritual horror.
Director
2 horror films in catalog
Cast
Horror DNA
Gore
100
Slow Burn
50
Psychological
71
Supernatural
80
Creature
18
Disturbing
100
Fun Factor
17
Cerebral
85
Survival
100
Cult
