Lost Souls

Name: Lost Souls
Genre: Drama, Thriller, Horror
Released: October 13, 2000
Duration: 97 min
Rating: 16
Cast: Ben Chaplin, Winona Ryder

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Overwhelming dislike based on 29 Critic Reviews

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New Line Cinema | Release Date: October 13, 2000 | R

Starring: Ben Chaplin, Winona Ryder

Summary: Maya (Ryder) is a young girl who belongs to a group of exorcists and discovers a conspiracy that would lead to the unleashing of Satan on Earth. At the center of the problem is best-selling true-crime writer Kelson (Chaplin).

Director: Janusz Kaminski

Genre(s): Drama, Thriller, Horror

Rating: R

Runtime: 97 min

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Chris Kaltenbach

A grade-B rumination on what a nasty guy the devil can be. Read full review

Kim Morgan

Fails to be resonant and, more important, scary. Read full review

John Petrakis

So filled with illogical twists and ridiculous turns, that eventually it evokes unintentional laughs. Read full review

Rene Rodriguez

The most intriguing thing about Lost Souls is how it managed to attract so much talent. Read full review

Lael Loewenstein

The hallucination sequences are among the pic's creepiest. Read full review

Andrew O'Hehir

A lugubrious sub-"Exorcist" demonic possession film that's absolutely no fun at all. Read full review

Wesley Morris

Another "Exorcist" bastard -- one with a chick-flick pedigree. Read full review

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Bask

Apr 23, 2021

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Synopsis

Maya (Ryder) is a young girl who belongs to a group of exorcists and discovers a conspiracy that would lead to the unleashing of Satan on Earth. At the center of the problem is best-selling true-crime writer Kelson (Chaplin).… Expand

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Ulna319

May 17, 2021

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Diameter

Apr 28, 2021

This movie was initially supposed to be released in October 1999. Its trailer was in theaters in Summer 1999. However, due to a flood of "end of the world" movies coming out at the same time (End of Days (1999), Stigmata (1999), et cetera), the decision was made to delay the release. Its newThis movie was initially supposed to be released in October 1999. Its trailer was in theaters in Summer 1999. However, due to a flood of "end of the world" movies coming out at the same time (End of Days (1999), Stigmata (1999), et cetera), the decision was made to delay the release. Its new date was February 4, 2000. However, that date was cancelled, after the popular "Scream" franchise staked out that date for Scream 3 (2000). The final release date of October 13, 2000, was finally decided upon, which also happened to be the same day as the re-release of The Exorcist (1973)… Expand

1 of 1 users found this helpful10

Prolific

Apr 26, 2021

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3 of 3 users found this helpful30

digs5446

Oct 16, 2018

Talk about under the radar, I don't even remember this being marketed during its release and I love these kinds of movies.

I understand most peoples' criticism of the "flatness" of the script and underdeveloped characters, and that the only real strength is the sumptuous cinematography andTalk about under the radar, I don't even remember this being marketed during its release and I love these kinds of movies.

I understand most peoples' criticism of the "flatness" of the script and underdeveloped characters, and that the only real strength is the sumptuous cinematography and general atmosphere.

But see, those last two things can be enough to reel me in sufficiently to forgive (or not even notice) those perceived shortcomings. I simply adore movies shot on film in the wide aspect ratio that are almost monochrome and take place in a gritty urban locale. It's that level of polish where the visuals and the score just put me right in my happy place. I also thought it was a great cast and the acting was solid all around.

There may not have been enough twists and turns for most folks, and the ending did seem a bit curt, but overall I am a huge fan and think it's a pity that Janusz Kamiński didn't direct more after this.

Super bummed to see this hasn't received a Blu-Ray release anywhere in the world, but at least the available HD streaming transfer is super nice. While the audio is only Dolby 2.0 stereo, my receiver made it sound damn fine with its simulated 5.1 effect.… Expand

6 of 7 users found this helpful61

JLuis_001

Jun 26, 2021

Beyond the dark atmosphere, it seems that everyone involved forgot to do something with quality.

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MarkJ.

Feb 24, 2007

The script is awful and full of cliches. Just a boring movie with zero suspense and a plot seen 1000000 times... Avoid!

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