BBC TV series Apparitions (2008) is a six-part supernatural drama about the
modern exorcist and miracle investigator Father Jacob, played by Martin Shaw.
Besides the most enjoyable and brilliant acting of Martin Shaw, the film is
famous for its intelligent tone on paranormal experiences and for the most
respectful involvement of other religions too. Apparitions is a gripping story
of possessions, satanic intrigue, war between good and evil. It has few bloodier
and scarier scenes, but these are rare and they don't overwhelm the interesting
plot and the development of characters. All in all, Apparitions is one of the
most intelligent paranormal horror films.
Father Jacob is a Roman Catholic priest who investigates miracles and promotes
candidates for Sainthood. During his work of canonising Mother Teresa of Calcutta,
he's attacked by Satan and that draws his thoughts into the exorcism. He
contacts his best friend Monsignor Vincenzo, soon to be retired Chief Exorcist o
f Rome, and he learns that Satan is getting stronger and the terrifying war
is imminent. Vincenzo wants Jacob to become his successor, but Cardinal Bukovak,
Jacob's boss, strongly opposes such career shift into demonology. Father Jacob
becomes trapped among Satan, Cardinal and his own genuine wish to help people.
From here the multi-layered plot rolls into the cruel struggle between good and
evil until it takes an unexpected turn for Father Jacob and he's forced to
fight for his own survival.
Apparitions were broadcasted on BBC One and BBC HD, 13th Nov- 11th Dec 2008.
From 12th Jan 2009 the film is available to buy as a set of 3 DVDs, total run
time without extras: 354 minutes. The bonus content includes the mini feature
"Behind the scenes" and interviews with
Martin Shaw (Father Jacob), Caroline Levy (Producer), Joe Ahearne (Producer).
So if you missed this brilliant paranormal drama on BBC, now you can pick it up
from all major retailers.
BBC TV series Apparitions (2008) is a six-part supernatural drama about the
modern exorcist and miracle investigator Father Jacob, played by Martin Shaw.
Besides the most enjoyable and brilliant acting of Martin Shaw, the film is
famous for its intelligent tone on paranormal experiences and for the most
respectful involvement of other religions too. Apparitions is a gripping story
of possessions, satanic intrigue, war between good and evil. It has few bloodier
and scarier scenes, but these are rare and they don't overwhelm the interesting
plot and the development of characters. All in all, Apparitions is one of the
most intelligent paranormal horror films.
