Rating: 3/5
Hooptober X | 14/34 | Devil-centered 1/3 A cult has taken Thomas’ sister to their island. Thomas (Dan Stevens) must go in secret and rescue her.
Don’t pay the ransom until you see her alive
Among the flock, Thomas learns about Prophet Malcolm (played by Michael Sheen) and the god to whom he is a prophet. He also sees the mercy given to those who do not belong. Namely, none.
The movie balances honoring The Wicker Man and creating its own original storyline, exploring faith and the pain it takes to keep it alive.
Its violence is brutal (expected from Gareth Evans of The Raid fame) and doesn’t always feel necessary.
Despite its silliness, the script never failed to engage me. Overall, I enjoyed the secrets of the story and how it ended.