Repentance 2014
“Karma is Action, Vipaka is Reaction”
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 90 minutes
- Director
- Philippe Caland
- Where to Stream
- Amazon Prime Video, Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
What is Repentance?
Repentance is a 2013 American psychological horror film directed by Philippe Caland. The production, which was released in the United States on February 28, 2014, features a cast including Forest Whitaker, Anthony Mackie, Mike Epps, Nicole Ari Parker, and Sanaa Lathan.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2014
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 90 minutes
- Release date
- Feb 28, 2014
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United States of America
- Budget
- $5,000,000
- Revenue
- $1,189,612
- Genres
- Horror, Thriller
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 4.7/10 from 68 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~90 minutes
- Status
- Released
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Overview
Repentance is a 2013 American psychological horror film directed by Philippe Caland. The production, which was released in the United States on February 28, 2014, features a cast including Forest Whitaker, Anthony Mackie, Mike Epps, Nicole Ari Parker, and Sanaa Lathan. The screenplay was written by Philippe Caland, Shintaro Shimosawa, and Yusuf Hassan. The plot follows Thomas Carter, an earnest life coach and author who takes on a troubled client. Unbeknownst to Carter, this client harbors a fixation on his mother’s death. The man eventually abducts Carter and uses the author’s own spiritual teachings regarding the concepts of karma and vipaka against him. By applying these lessons of action and reaction, the captor seeks to terrorize Carter and his family for their past sins, placing the life of the spiritual advisor in jeopardy. Classified as a thriller, the film has a runtime of one hour and thirty minutes. It explores themes of spiritual guidance and the consequences of past actions through a tense, confrontational narrative between the two central characters.
Should you watch it?
“A life coach is abducted by a vengeful client who weaponizes his own teachings against him.”
- Explores the dark consequences of spiritual teachings
- Features a tense confrontation between a life coach and a client
- Focuses on the psychological impact of past sins
- The intense focus on psychological terror may be too heavy for some viewers
Watch it if you enjoy psychological horror films that examine the concept of karma through a dark, personal lens.
This film maintains a tense, psychological tone with a runtime of 90 minutes and is rated R.
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Where can I stream Repentance?
Streaming availability varies by region; please check your local platforms for current listings.
Is this film worth watching?
The film is recommended for viewers who enjoy psychological thrillers that focus on character-driven conflict and themes of retribution.
What is the duration of the film?
The film has a total runtime of 1 hour and 30 minutes.
Is this a television series?
No, Repentance is a feature-length film, not an episodic television series.
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