The Righteous is Certified Fresh

CRITICS CONSENSUS

Assured work from writer-director Mark O'Brien and Henry Czerny's powerhouse performance put The Righteous a cut above the average supernatural thriller.

“This movie’s a must for anyone who enjoys seeing terrific actors given the space to explore their characters’ pain — and to spin riveting moments out of rich words and subtle moods.”… Read More

Noel Murray
Los Angeles Times

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“The Righteous works as a supernatural chamber piece and brain-tickling religious dialectic wrapped in chilly black-and-white visuals.” …Read More

Mark Keizer
AV Club

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“The Righteous is a tightly wound horror film, testing the audience to see a battle of good vs. evil, in this spectacular film from Mark O’Brien.” …Read More

Leo Brady
AMovieGuy.com

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“In his debut, [O'Brien's] emotional control becomes apparent, in patiently building suspense through dialogue and calm performances.” …Read More

Nick Allen
RogerEbert.com