A police detective is swept into a web of deception and, in search of the truth, finds herself in a contest with forces of the occult.
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| Sarah-Jane Redmond | ... | Detective Porhowski | |
| Michael Eklund | ... | Ryan James | |
| Ron Sauvé | ... | The Janitor | |
| Jerry Wasserman | ... | The Rapist | |
| Frank Cassini | ... | The Devil | |
| Colin Cunningham | ... | Officer Banks | |
| Bernard Cuffling | ... | Stan Porhowski | |
| Hiro Kanagawa | ... | Detective Nolan | |
| C. Ernst Harth | ... | The Pedophile | |
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Taja Lee | ... | Demon |
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Zoltan Barabas | ... | 1st Sinner |
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Daryl Bennett | ... | The Priest |
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Siobhan McCarthy | ... | The Nun (as S. Siobhan McCarthy) |
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Joel Wirkkunen | ... | Officer Grant |
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Lauren Littleton | ... | Drug Addict in Parkade |
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Vancouver Homicide Detective Porhowski likes her job, but her father would rather she do something less dangerous, like work for him in his latest project, specifically overseeing the renovation and ultimately managing the seniors care facility he has just purchased. One day, a man, who she later learns is drug dealer Ryan James, walks into the police station, and reports to her a fantastical kidnapping and murder. He states that he and four other men unknown to him were kidnapped, and taken to an underground parking garage where they were forced by a "voice" to play games against each other for their lives. The five were chosen for the sins they have committed. The loser of each game is shown a film of his sin before he is killed by a supernatural force. James was able to escape with the help of the garage's janitor, a man calling himself Joe Balberith. Porhowski dismisses his story, but her partner, Detective Nolan, and Police Constable Banks follow up on some leads regardless. But ... Written by Huggo
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No Sin Goes Unpunished. See more »Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
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6 October 2006 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
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Jove Pictures, Sleeping Giant Entertainment, Canadian Film or Video Production Tax Credit (CPTC) See more »
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Written by Jonathan Hetherington
Performed by Art of Dying
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When Sarah-Jane Redmond is walking alone through the parking garage, the operatic song heard is the Lord's Prayer in Latin. See more »Quotes
The Janitor: They are as all men, made or unmade by themselves, creators of their own destiny. And just as like is drawn to like, they attract not what they want, but that which they are. Those responsible, and those who fall victim tonight are one and the same. They are all sinners.See more »
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End credits finish with the following disclaimer: The story, all names, characters and incidents portrayed in this production are fictitious other than the reference to Father Sebastien Michaelis, writer of Admirable History. No identification with or similarity to actual persons, living or dead, other than mentioned above, or to actual events is intended or should be inferred. See more »Soundtracks
Inside It's RainingWritten by Jonathan Hetherington
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After seeing some of the comments, I didn't expect too much - but was glad I gave it a chance.
Excellent performance by Michael Eklund as the drug dealer (look him up - this guy has no problem finding gigs); fantastic range in his performance.
The cinema-photography was excellent! Good sound track. All around good production values. Good cast and acting.
I loved the mystery of it; don't expect the "expected". Very good script; nicely layered; loved the way elements unfolded. Just when I kind of thought I knew where things were going, delicious little "twisted" twists were added. I liked that I was required to pay attention, to be patient and observant. Yes, the uneasy pacing - kept me off balance; added to the tension. And, I even experienced a couple startlingly scary moments; doesn't happen much for me anymore; such a treat.
I even liked the ending - unsettling as it was.
Well worth a coffee shop chat after viewing this film - so much going on; so much left to the imagination.