In a version of the USA that moves closer and closer to becoming a totalitarian state where citizens are persuaded to be chipped "for their own good", the fears of hopeless conspiracy theorist Michael (Chris O'Leary) suddenly become very real. And suddenly he and his co-theorists realize it's no longer enough to post in certain forums, they actually find themselves forced to do something.

Evelyn (Maria Bruun) in the meantime is a devout Christian, one who has just begun the Book of Revelations and starts to have visions about the Apocalypse. When she and Michael meet, they realize they actually have a lot of very similar ideas coming from vastly different quarters, and each joins the group of the others. Things get out of hands though when the NSA picks up Michael's trail and eventually get hold of her to chip her. And when Michael finds out, he knows he can no longer trust her - and just when their work has come to a crucial point ...

Apocalypsis is quite a charming lo-fi dystopian science fiction thriller that might at times be a bit on the brain-heavy side but has wonderful images (including some awesome animations) and its fair share of action to keep the audience on the edge of their seats throughout. And even though conspiracy theory thrillers are a dime a dozen of late, boosted of course by the present political climate in the USA, this one does take an original approach by adding religious symbolism in a very comprehensive way.

A very interesting film for sure.

review © by Mike Haberfelner

 

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