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Movie poster: Despiser (2003)
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2003 · 105 min Fantasy Horror
4.2 / 10 · TMDB

Having just been fired and dumped by his wife, life couldn't possibly be worse for independent artist Gordon Hauge (Mark Redfield)—until he wrecks his car and finds himself in purgatory, that is. Once there, he is attacked by fanatic Shadowmen and legions of Ragmen—souls being enslaved and bent to some dark purpose. Gordon is rescued by an eccentric band of freedom fighters, people from different times of history who lost their lives in noble sacrifice. They recruit the reluctant and befuddled Gordon and set off on a wild adventure through the surreal landscapes of purgatory to battle the Despiser—an evil being who now reigns in this seemingly God-abandoned halfway house north of hell and south of heaven.

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📋 Film Details

Year 2003
Genre Fantasy, Horror
Director Philip J. Cook
Runtime 105 min.
Rating TMDB: 4.2/10 (8 votes)

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The film constructs its unique purgatory by blending fantasy and horror, exploring redemption through a surreal adventure. It relies on practical effects and committed performances to build a memorable, if rough-hewn, otherworldly landscape.

What lingers after the viewing is the earnest attempt to craft an epic mythos of resistance against despair with distinctly modest means. The ambition outweighs the execution, resulting in a curiously heartfelt oddity. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Philip J. Cook

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