The Appearance

About The Appearance

The Appearance, released in 2018, is a riveting horror-thriller movie that sweeps across the medieval backdrop. This Jake Stormoen directorial masterpiece spirals around a University Professor of linguistics, Mateho the Inquisitor, to investigate a series of mysterious and murderous happenings at a secluded monastery. The plot thickens as Mateho gets drawn into the arcane happenings and pushes his faith, intellect, and beliefs to previously untouched frontiers.

Making / Production

The Appearance was shot on a lavish, meticulously crafted set bearing a medievalist aura. Directed by Kurt Knight, the film marvelously manages to change gears between horror and suspense, enthralling the viewers throughout.

Actors

• Jake Stormoen plays the role of Mateho the Inquisitor. He is compelling in his portrayal of a man questioning his beliefs.
• Kristian Nairn is cast as Johnny, delivering a formidable performance that complements the sober undertones of the movie.
• Adam Johnson takes on the character of Aedh, a character that brings balance to the eerie undertone of the story with his composed performance.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The film has a unique screenplay involving horror elements combined with serious character drama.
• Although the film does not rely on cheap tactics often found in horror movies, it manages to create a terrifying and thrilling experience.

Quotes

• "Fear not the path of truth for the lack of people walking on it." - Mateho
• "It doesn't matter what you believe in, as long as you believe in something." - Aedh

Music, Soundtrack

• The eerie and haunting soundtrack masterfully accompanies the suspenseful plot, consistently enhancing the mysterious atmosphere.
• A stellar mix of orchestral and gothic sounds, the soundtrack aptly reflects the film's medieval motif.