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Truth About Demons

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Despite being a movie of obvious budgetary limitations, I still thought that "The Irrefutable Truth About Demons" was still a pretty good movie. In fact, knowing what sort of monetary crimps they were under, I was actually fairly impressed with the finished product. The movie basic hinges around the premise that there are indeed demons in the world, and that these demons do indeed inflict us no matter what we think. The poor, unfortunate main character of the film, Harry Ballad, finds this out the hard way when he discovers that his books on "uncovering frauds" has marked him as its next victim. After discovering a package in the mail showing him the face of his adversary, he finds himself surrounded by droves of dying friends and a web of intrigue that only a female ex-cult member can help him live through. Combine this with the fact that he's being chased by an eclectic band of cultists and, better yet, a demon, and you get the portrait of a man living a very bleak life.

My only complaint is that the movie hinges more on the continued threat of the demon that is stalking poor Mr. Ballad and not on shots of the demon itself. In fact, I counted only three areas with the demon actually in them, and one of those was a bit on the "too quick to see well" side. This was a shame, too, because one of the shots of the demon making its way down a building looked nice. Still, the mood is creepy enough to keep a person tied to it and the ending is funny, in a somewhat unexpected way. That said, it is worth checking out in my mind, but you do have to like constraints to enjoy this.

I thought it was great and brutal until twards the end when there is a confrontation in a fantasy temple that kinda set it back a ittle for me.Highly reccomeneded though

Besides being low buget this movie was awesome. It played with my mind and the ending wasnt predictable at all which I really love about movies. When I first decided too watch the movie I was expecting it to turn out lame without a plot what so ever but it actually all came together and I deff. recommend it.

I thought this little horror film from New Zealand was brillant. WHile it followed some of the conventions of B movie Horror, it was original where it counts. I have never seen anything like the scene where the hero literally has his heart stolen. A little stunner, well worth the rent.

but even if you don't, this dark thriller will keep you guessing. The computer animation for the actual demons is a little cheesy but it isn't so bad that it ruins the suspension of disbelief. I liked the cinematography and make-up was pure artistry. The fact that most of it was shot at night lends to the eerie quality of the picture. The story was exciting. The main character, Harry, played by Karl Urban, was very well acted. You felt for the poor guy who has this normal life and then is thrown into a situation where he questions reality. I am now a big Karl Urban fan. This movie is definitely worth a look. If you like horror, suspense, or just a walk on the weird side...this movie is for you.

I've read some negative things about this film on the net, so when I saw it at the Melbourne Film Festival, I was not expecting too much. Hell, it proves there are a lot of idiots out there. This is one of the strangest, most mind altering horror films I've seen in a long time. Beautifully shot, some absolutely classic scenes; beware the villian inserting his fingers into the hero's chest, this film is how horror films should be. Transgressive, strange, exciting and just damned good fun too.

Urban is my favorite actor, and I only gave this a 4 because it wasn't quite as good as The Price of Milk. Still, considering budget problems and time constraints (it was filmed in 6 weeks, all at night, in Wellington), it was quite an excellent film. You have to suspend disbelief, but it is geared more toward messing with your mind than shocking you with scary looking images and creatures. Is Harry being stalked, or is he going crazy? I have to say, I was looking over my shoulder for days after I watched, and Karl is an absolute delight when he works. You should definately watch this movie

...I wasn't much of a fan of Karl Urban's, my mother was, so when I got this movie for her, I saw it with her. Now I can say I'm a pretty big fan of Karl Urban's...
I love strange and bizar movies, and this is one of'em!
5 stars from me, I'd give it more if I could. And although it's great on vhs, I find the sound is a little more thrilling on dvd.

I bought this movie because I think Karl Urban is a very good actor. He was excellent in the movie but the overall movie was not what I thought it would be. The sex scene was so uncalled for but the demons were pretty scary. The movie just moved way too fast for me. I give it three stars because I thought Karl Urban was very good in the movie. He helped the movie move along. I didn't understand half the movie though lol. Especially at the end when he and the crazy girl were at the mental ward. What was that all about lol?

this story is very interesting. you have to see it to believe it. the first 10 minutes you have to get passed but after that there are chills and thrills. some really scary things go on and the whole plot is just amazing. the end is the kicker though because you never thought that would happen. just watch and see you will be surprized