Believers (1987)
Release Year: 1987
Nation: Canada, United Kingdom, United States of America
Alternative Title: The Believers, Adoradores do Diabo, Den 7. magt, Los creyentes, Pahan riivaamat, Les envoûtés, Oi daimonismenoi, A hívõk, Fekete mágia, The believers: I credenti del male, Santaria: Makai onryô, Mørkets makt, Wyznawcy zla, A Seita do Mal, Vudu vernici, De sju makterna, Tarikat, Das Ritual
Director: John Schlesinger
Writer: Mark Frost, Nicholas Conde
Summary
Believers is a 1987 film directed by John Schlesinger, which blends elements of drama, horror, and mystery. The story revolves around Cal Jamison, a police psychologist struggling with grief after his wife's death. When he moves to New York and becomes involved in investigating ritualistic murders, his personal life intersects with the macabre crimes. The film is notable for its exploration of African deities and cult rituals, particularly Voodoo or Santería, as well as its tense portrayal of a father's desperate efforts to protect his son from harm.