The Righteous
Seen it?2021 | 97 min | Drama, Horror, Mystery, Thriller
Saturday Specialearly ratingWhy it’s a Saturday Special
Critics loved it (92% on Rotten Tomatoes), despite almost no lasting buzz. A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing and horror fans. If you loved Don't Look Now or mother!, start here.
- The mood
- Scary.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 37 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
A burdened man feels the wrath of a vengeful God after he and his wife are visited by a mysterious stranger.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
92% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsBelow par
Nominated for 1 DGA Award.
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 10K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Mark O'Brien
- Mark O'BrienAaron Smith
- Henry CzernyFrederic Mason
- Mimi KuzykEthel Mason
- Kate CorbettDoris
- Mayko NguyenMary Hutton
- Nigel BennettGraham
- Adrianna BarkeyVIP church lady / Gemstones church worker (uncredited)
- Briar-Rose StoneJoanie
- Amy HouseBackground Performer
- Charlie TomlinsonBackground Performer