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Catalyst

  • 2025
  • 1h 36m
IMDb RATING
2.8/10
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Jamie Christopherson, Noel Gugliemi, Patrick Kilpatrick, David Bianchi, Christopher Folkens, Jermaine Love, Enrico Natale, Michael Roark, Emily Peters, Melanie Liburd, Umar Khan, Matthew Plaxco, Chris Michael Wood, and J. Esco in Catalyst (2025)
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Seven men are abducted and held by mysterious masked captors. As the mystery behind their captivity unfolds, they must decide their path: choose one of them to die, or take the leap of faith... Read allSeven men are abducted and held by mysterious masked captors. As the mystery behind their captivity unfolds, they must decide their path: choose one of them to die, or take the leap of faith there may be another way out to save them all.Seven men are abducted and held by mysterious masked captors. As the mystery behind their captivity unfolds, they must decide their path: choose one of them to die, or take the leap of faith there may be another way out to save them all.

  • Director
    • Christopher Folkens
  • Writers
    • David Bianchi
    • Christopher Folkens
    • Enrico Natale
  • Stars
    • Michael Roark
    • David Bianchi
    • Noel Gugliemi
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    2.8/10
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    • Director
      • Christopher Folkens
    • Writers
      • David Bianchi
      • Christopher Folkens
      • Enrico Natale
    • Stars
      • Michael Roark
      • David Bianchi
      • Noel Gugliemi
    • 20User reviews
    • 4Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 4 wins total

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    Michael Roark
    Michael Roark
    • Alek O'Connor
    David Bianchi
    David Bianchi
    • Castor Ramirez
    Noel Gugliemi
    Noel Gugliemi
    • Kevin Lozano
    Melanie Liburd
    Melanie Liburd
    • The Architect
    Patrick Kilpatrick
    Patrick Kilpatrick
    • Father Patrick Briar
    Jermaine Love
    Jermaine Love
    • Professor Darren Cartwright
    Chris Michael Wood
    Chris Michael Wood
    • Officer Matt Pierce
    Umar Khan
    Umar Khan
    • Mohammad 'Mo' Khaled
    Darin Cooper
    Darin Cooper
    • Father Paul
    Steve Eastin
    Steve Eastin
    • Father Albright
    Joni Bovill
    Joni Bovill
    • Mrs. Oyetunde
    Melek Karakus
    Melek Karakus
    • Somayeh
    Yissendy Trinidad
    Yissendy Trinidad
    • Carla
    Enrico Natale
    Enrico Natale
    • Disciple
    Farrah Hines
    Farrah Hines
    • Det. Collins
    Christopher Folkens
    Christopher Folkens
    • Disciple
    Anthony Darrell
    Anthony Darrell
    • Tommy
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    Marshall Foster
    Marshall Foster
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      • Christopher Folkens
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    1Protestator

    Is this some kind of joke?

    Once upon a time, when there were video stores, there was, on the shelves, an arrangement of films by genre, but also by popularity. And then, in every video store, at some point, you had a shelf on which there were random movies, which, due to bizarre circumstances, were found in the video store and on which there was a thick layer of cobwebs, because no one ever rented them. Under that shelf, there was often a box with "art" even worse than the one on the shelf in the corner, waiting for the worker not to be too lazy and to finally take them to the dumpster. This, at best, deserves a position in a dumpster-ready box.

    There is no way to describe how bad this movie is and how it manages to fail in every possible area. The scenario is catastrophic. For more than 90 minutes of the film, there is practically no action, no meaningful activity. The dialogues are completely meaningless, illogical and so badly written that it's not even funny. A special category is the content of "guardian" sentences, places and the way they are pronounced. The directing is below every category of professionalism. It is especially bizarre that this is a film that supposedly explores essential themes, human interactions, etc. Absolutely laughable. Don't be fooled by the many scores reviewers have given the film.

    If you look a little, you will see that only one high rating was given by a reviewer who previously had a comment on IMDB. All other scores and revisions were given by auditors for whom it was the first review, most likely members of the film crew. Skip this nonsense and don't put yourself in a situation where you irretrievably lose ninety minutes.
    onlymiouo-95761

    Tense head trip

    I have been a fan of what David Bianchi has been a part of for years and this movie did not disappoint! It was like a secret hidden camera watching this group of men navigate the mind game to figure out a life-or-death puzzle, and the solution was their freedom.

    The character development and intertwining of the lives of those involved expanded beyond the tiny room the bulk of the story takes place in. Watching each face his inner demons in his own way kept me watching and waiting for the next part of the story.

    The production is on point. The plot is thick. This movie is definitely worth owning.
    1nix-php

    What was that?

    I kept waiting for something to actually happen the entire movie, but it never did. Maybe it's a special form of cinema art that only select few will appreciate. To me, it's just a bunch of nonsense. I feel like I was lied to. I had no expectations going in other than "the plot is good" based on the reviews and the trailer. But even that bar was set too high.

    In addition, you may start twitching from all the flashing in the movie even if you're a healthy person. That's one thing I'll remember about this experience: "it was a movie with a crazy amount of flashing".

    The trailer is very misleading. Or, rather, it's very truthful in the sense that it 100% reflects the movie. What you see in the trailer is exactly what you see in the movie. Imagine replaying the trailer 60 times in a row and, voila, you got the entire movie.

    I've seen movies where all events happen inside of 4 walls. It's all about the clever and evolving dialogue, good acting, interesting story that hooks and reels you in. In Catalyst you'll find none of that.
    2SnoopyStyle

    boring

    In the not too distant future, the world is falling apart. America is recovering after a Civil War. The mysterious Collective is kidnapping people who are never to be seen again. Alek O'Connor (Michael Roark) is their latest victim. Seven men have been taken and being judged.

    This is trying to be Saw or 12 Angry Men or a smaller film like Death and the Maiden. Only none of this is working. I was interested initially. Soon enough, I'm lost with these characters and their stories. I don't really care about any of them. They're stuck in that warehouse and it's not interesting. This movie's greatest sin is that it's boring.
    1TyrannosaurusPlex

    Hidden Christian Flick, pretty clear by halfway through. Horrible writing, boring AF.

    Yeah, very clearly a Christian flick with the 10 star reviews posted by dedicated members of the flock. Repent now. Fight for God's world.kill for peace and justice. Wake up, this is the messenger speaking, you have been chosen. And that's pretty much it. I don't mind Christian flicks but these hidden ones are pretty disingenuous.

    Yeah, very clearly a Christian flick with the 10 star reviews posted by dedicated members of the flock. Repent now. Fight for God's world.kill for peace and justice. Wake up, this is the messenger speaking, you have been chosen. And that's pretty much it. I don't mind Christian flicks but these hidden ones are pretty disingenuous.

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      • February 11, 2025 (United States)
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      • 1h 36m(96 min)
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