Blessid

November. 24,2014      
Rating:
5.5
Trailer Synopsis Cast

Sarah Duncliffe (played by Rachel Kerbs) battles suicidal thoughts and disturbing hallucinations of her deceased sister (a victim of a tragic childhood accident), an abusive ex-boyfriend who continues to stalk her, and the banal existence of an empty marriage. Weeks away from delivering a child that she feels undeserving to parent, Sarah finds her life taking a surprising turn when she accidentally meets her new neighbor who harbors an amazing life secret and shares a personal connection that will change her forever.

Rachel Kerbs as  Sarah Duncliffe
Rick Montgomery Jr. as  Jedediah Cross
Kate Jurdi as  Sarah's Mother
Kevin O. Peterson as  Doctor

Reviews

Matcollis
2014/11/24

This Movie Can Only Be Described With One Word.

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SnoReptilePlenty
2014/11/25

Memorable, crazy movie

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SpunkySelfTwitter
2014/11/26

It’s an especially fun movie from a director and cast who are clearly having a good time allowing themselves to let loose.

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KnotStronger
2014/11/27

This is a must-see and one of the best documentaries - and films - of this year.

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connie-mclennan
2014/11/28

All these 10-star reviews (that sucked me in and inspired me to write my first-ever review) sound suspiciously similar. We tried, but no possible twist or ending could make this movie worth enduring to the end. Awful writing, wooden acting, and a complete yawn of a "story." That was 45 minutes of my life I'll never get back.

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Dan Miller
2014/11/29

If you're looking for a fresh story, with an engaging cast then this is a must see film. The story of Sarah's past unfolds in a way that makes you wonder if she will evolve or implode. The real homes and streets were a welcome change from Hollywood sets and green screen special effects. In that way, Blessid feels a lot more true to life. I agree that it was a surprise ending, but in my opinion that's what make it so fresh. I'd rather see this film 10 times instead of seeing yet another remake of Star Trek, Spiderman, or King Kong.It's too bad that film studios have stopped making movies like Blessid. Thankfully, Heske and Fitz gave us this great Indie film that should get some well deserved exposure on Amazon.

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rtshuman
2014/11/30

​Blessid is a taut and well crafted tale of unbearable guilt and redemption. From the beginning, the script captures the viewer. Every time I feared Blessid would veer toward standard thriller clichés, I was surprised by the film's clever and interesting turns. Despite the gravity of its themes, Blessid displays a lightness of touch, even humor. This is most notable when issues of spirituality are introduced., Too often, in other cinema, these are highlighted by special effects or too obvious symbolism. Here there is a deftness amplified by the acting of all the principals, as well as a soundtrack notable for its excellent match with scene and text. Rachel Kerb and Gene Silvers stand out with the quality of their performances established in the realism of the first scenes. As the man of mystery, Rick Montgomery's low key presentation is just what is needed. Madeline O'Brien and Gina Pardi as young sisters do a good job showing the warmth and camaraderie between the two which is so necessary to the plot. All in all, Blessid is an unexpectedly gripping and intriguing film.

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J. S.
2014/12/01

Blessid is a taught film that successfully manages to combine drama, action, and even the supernatural into an engaging story. Everyone -- below the line and above -- does great work!(The cinematography was especially refreshing. It's clean and crisp and professional, and it captures the East coast hamlet where the film is set very well. It's always nice to see a film that is shot somewhere OTHER than Los Angeles!)I know that Blessid has had a deservedly successful festival run, so I'm looking forward to its eventual distribution. Check it out when you have the chance!

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