Priest 2011
“The war is eternal. His mission is just the beginning.”
What is Priest?
Priest is a 2011 supernatural action film set in an alternate world where humanity and vampires have been engaged in warfare for centuries. Following the last Vampire War, a veteran Warrior Priest resides in seclusion within one of the Church's protected walled cities alongside other human survivors.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2011
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 87 minutes
- Release date
- May 5, 2011
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United States of America
- Studios
- Michael De Luca Productions, Stars Road Entertainment, TOKYOPOP
- Budget
- $60,000,000
- Revenue
- $84,154,026
- Genres
- Action, Fantasy, Horror
- Updated
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Overview
Priest is a 2011 supernatural action film set in an alternate world where humanity and vampires have been engaged in warfare for centuries. Following the last Vampire War, a veteran Warrior Priest resides in seclusion within one of the Church's protected walled cities alongside other human survivors. His quiet existence is disrupted when his niece is abducted by vampires, compelling him to abandon his sacred vows and embark on a mission to rescue her. For this dangerous quest, he is joined by his niece's romantic partner, who serves as a sheriff in the wasteland territories, and a former Warrior Priestess. The film combines elements of western and horror genres as the protagonists navigate a post-apocalyptic landscape while confronting both supernatural threats and their own past connections to the ongoing conflict between humans and vampires.
Should you watch it?
“A warrior priest breaks his vows to rescue his kidnapped niece from vampires.”
- unique vampire-western hybrid setting
- strong visual style and action sequences
- Paul Bettany's committed performance
- thin plot and character development
- some pacing issues in the middle act
you enjoy stylized action films with supernatural elements and a vengeful protagonist.
Contains violence and dark themes typical of action-horror films.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Priest based on a book?
It is loosely based on a Korean comic of the same name by Hyung Min-woo.
Who plays the main character?
Paul Bettany plays the title character, the Warrior Priest.
What is the setting of the film?
It is set in an alternate world where humans live in walled cities after a war with vampires.
Does the Priest work alone?
No, he is accompanied by his niece's boyfriend and a former Warrior Priestess.
What kind of vampires are in the movie?
The vampires are depicted as a threat to humanity, organized in packs outside the Church's protection.