Film Overview"The Calling" is a 2014 Canadian crime thriller movie directed by Jason Stone. The suspenseful story, adjusted from an unique by Michael Redhill (written under the pseudonym Inger Ash Wolfe), revolves around the intricate character of Detective Inspector Hazel Micallef, played by Susan Sarandon, and her pursuit of a serial killer. The film is improved by the performances of an excellent cast that includes Gil Bellows, Ellen Burstyn, Topher Grace, and Donald Sutherland.
Plot"The Calling" is embeded in the small, sleepily town of Fort Dundas. Sarandon's character, Inspector Hazel Micallef, is a middle-aged, pill-addicted, divorced policeman who lives with her senior mom, Emily (Burstyn). The murder of a senior lady unearths a series of killings related to Latin engravings and spiritual themes. It emerges that the seemingly peaceful town has become a searching ground for a religiously-motivated serial killer.
Examination and The Killer's MotivationAs the story advances, the killings increase in frequency, and Inspector Micallef joins forces with fellow officer Ray Green (Bellows) and transfer police officer Ben Wingate (Grace) to examine. They unravel a troubling pattern in which mouths of the victims are manipulated into shapes of various saints. The factor for such gruesome acts is revealed when they discover that the serial killer - who ends up being a terminally ill male - believes he's conserving the world by 'carrying out miracles' and believes he's creating a new messiah by eliminating individuals.
Confrontation and ResolutionThe climax of the movie includes a race against time, as the officers try to hunt down the killer to stop additional murders. Hazel takes the strong and harmful step of using herself as bait to the serial killer when she finds his objective to achieve his 'wonder' on the upcoming Easter. The climactic fight occurs in a church where Hazel manages to kill the murderer, thus preventing his next victim's death and saving the town from his spiritual fanaticism.
Final Thoughts"The Calling" checks out dark styles of faith, fanaticism, and the intersection of faith and murder, set against the backdrop of a quiet town turned upside down by chilling occasions. Sarandon delivers a fascinating performance as the flawed but determined inspector, fighting both her physical conditions and the difficulty of dealing with something unknown and dreadful. Despite the gruesome facility, the movie highlights the mental elements of the narrative instead of focusing just on the horror, boosting the plot's depth and thriller. Likewise, the representation of a small police force dealing with a crime beyond its typical scale includes a fascinating dimension to the story. The supporting cast, led by Gil Bellows, Topher Grace, and Ellen Burstyn, adds a depth of character that raises the film beyond a normal criminal offense thriller.
Overall, "The Calling" is a motion picture that discreetly integrates aspects of a thriller and scary, with religious fanaticism at its heart. The film uses an appealing narrative that keeps the audience invested, providing suspense and intrigue until the very end.
Top Cast
