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Desperate Souls

  • 2005
  • R
  • 1h 24m
IMDb RATING
2.3/10
305
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Desperate Souls (2005)
B-HorrorActionHorror

A group of teenagers unleashes an evil power from an ancient Druidic book.A group of teenagers unleashes an evil power from an ancient Druidic book.A group of teenagers unleashes an evil power from an ancient Druidic book.

  • Directors
    • Chad Archibald
    • Gabriel Carrer
  • Writers
    • Chad Archibald
    • Gabriel Carrer
    • Ry Barrett
  • Stars
    • R. Patrick Williams
    • Karen Boshart
    • Buchanan Elliott
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    2.3/10
    305
    YOUR RATING
    • Directors
      • Chad Archibald
      • Gabriel Carrer
    • Writers
      • Chad Archibald
      • Gabriel Carrer
      • Ry Barrett
    • Stars
      • R. Patrick Williams
      • Karen Boshart
      • Buchanan Elliott
    • 17User reviews
    • 2Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    R. Patrick Williams
    • Brent Sherwood
    Karen Boshart
    • Marissa Season
    Buchanan Elliott
    • Brandon Lawson
    Matt Kowall
    • Lex Anderson
    Pete Soltesz
    • Kevin Ricker
    • (as Peter Soltesz)
    Breanne TeBoekhorst
    • Christy Howlett
    Ry Barrett
    Ry Barrett
    • Nick Randeen
    • (as Ryan Barrett)
    Brian Ancliffe
    • Fred Darlin
    Lisa Biffis
    • Lucy Gates
    Nick Boshart
    • Edward Long
    Adam DeBuck
    • Chris Lanson
    Colin Harrington
    • The Druid
    Kevin Haughey
    • Detective
    Chris McDonald
    • Duct Tape Man
    Mike Medaglia
    • Calvin Sprice
    • (as Mike Madaglia)
    Carter Murphy
    • Nick Randeen (young)
    Julia Perry
    • Shower Girl
    Tara Rice
    • Reporter #2
    • Directors
      • Chad Archibald
      • Gabriel Carrer
    • Writers
      • Chad Archibald
      • Gabriel Carrer
      • Ry Barrett
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    User reviews17

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    8eliza_christian

    Good Movie -Very Entertaining

    The title "DESPERATE SOULS",is what drew me to watch this movie.I had some difficulty following the story line but the movie flowed well and kept my interest going right till the end.Guess that could be a bonus.If you understand the plot too well it could make for a boring movie. This movie is anything but boring. With the dry humor to the fight scenes, it was GOOD! I thought the filming, the direction, the angle shots were way above average for a film with a low budget. These guys knew what they were doing and did achieve it. If this movie had top name actors it could have made it to the big screen. Very professional and high end quality. I scored this movie on the high end because the overall product is better than some movies i've scene in this genre....and yes, 100% better than the Blair Witch in my opinion.I liked it!
    2LadytheWinter666

    Rather Funny

    Now mind you, I love horror movies. The adrenaline rush from being scared is a high for me, but I also love horrible horror movies, and this one, had me laughing the entire night. When I read the back I knew it had to either be very good, or very bad and the fact that the actors were trying to be serious the entire time, had reminded me quite a bit, of the first Evil Dead. Once I began to watch it, I thought, the idea of the movie and the plot really was an alright idea, but the director just didn't have enough sense to know it wasn't going to work. Though this movie isn't scary at all, at least your entertained one way or another.
    10stillshot

    the creators

    Hey all, thanks for checking out our flick. We started filming it when we were 19. I think the "story" of the filming process of the movie should be brought to attention. We never worked a camera or never took a film class. It does show throughout the film, but remember to take this film lightly, it is what it is. It's a "no budget" not a "low budget" cheesy horror flick. We wanted to make something that you could sit down, grab some beers and drink with your friends while making fun of it. If you have watched this movie seriously, you got some issues. It was made to be cheesy and bad, for pure entertainment purposes. Next month I will post a list of funny things that happen in it. For example, cameras being in the shot and snow, (yes, snow). Cheers!
    1eeoxender

    Not Recommended.

    This movie was absolutely awful - bad acting combined with way too many showy camera shots, and a storyline that was hard to follow and made very little sense. I only watched through to the end with hope for something good, but was disappointed when the film came up with nothing redeeming to end the movie with. There was either overacting or underacting, and nothing was consistent. And the lines that were trying to be funny just didn't belong. The opening shots made the movie appear to be interested, but it was only a letdown from then on. I do not recommend this movie unless you are a film student looking for what not to do when making movies. This looked like the work of an overzealous film student.
    omni_impetus

    really

    This movie was created by two young lads who are HUGE fans of cheesy horror films, who had the balls and the will to pursue their dream of making such a movie. With no money, a few credit cards, and the help of friends, they managed to put it all together. And it was picked up and distributed all around north America. So, for all of the people who had nothing but bad things to say about it, rent it again, and watch it in this light. (and maybe, get off your couch and try to create something.) To those who liked it, good for you.

    if anybody watched this movie, and liked either the score or the song at the start of the black screened credit roll, then please check out that artist's (colin harringtons) band page on myspace and listen to his new work.

    http://www.myspace.com/adverteyes

    its good

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      References Bambi (1942)

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    • Release date
      • October 4, 2005 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • Canada
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Almas Desesperadas
    • Filming locations
      • Guelph, Ontario, Canada
    • Production company
      • Elnino Cinema
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    • Budget
      • CA$25,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 24m(84 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 16 : 9

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