Higher Power

About Higher Power

Released in 2018, 'Higher Power' is a science-fiction thriller film directed by Matthew Charles Santoro. It's an intriguing story about an ordinary man named Joseph Steadman, who is forced by the orders of a mysterious voice to take part in a mission that could decide the fate of the world. The film combines time travel elements with jaw-dropping special effects, keeping the audience guessing about the next turn of events.

Making / Production

The film is a result of a meticulous production process. Director Matthew Charles Santoro, formerly a visual effects artist, debuted his directing career with this film. The seamless blending of visual effects with live action is a testament to Santoro's lengthy career in the field of visual effects. The production team managed to merge the dissonance of time-travel and the reality of characters' reactions deftly.

Actors

• Ron Eldard, who played the character of Joseph Steadman, transformed into a powerful unwilling hero, bringing a raw and credible performance that contrasted perfectly with the film's sci-fi setting.
• Colm Feore, who portrayed the character of the mysterious commanding voice, heightened the tension of the movie with his eerie characterisation.
• Jordan Hinson, who portrayed Joseph Steadman's daughter, Zoe Steadman, supported with a remarkable performance that showed a conflicted and worried daughter who fights for her family.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The movie was Matthew Charles Santoro's directorial debut. He has previously worked on the visual effects for major Hollywood blockbusters such as 300 and X-Men Origins: Wolverine.
• The trailer of the movie was launched on the birthday of Stephen Hawking, to pay respect for his contributions to physics and cosmology.

Quotes

• "I'm not a killer!" - Joseph Steadman
• "You're the only one that can stop what's going to happen." - the mysterious voice to Joseph

Music, Soundtrack

• The thrilling score for the film was composed by Kevin Riepl, who masterfully heightened the tension and drama of the movie.
• Notable tracks include 'A Higher Power', which perfectly complements the climax of the film.