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In the Fire

A doctor from New York travels to a remote plantation in the 1890s to care for a disturbed boy who seems to have inexplicable abilities. She begins treating the child, but in doing so, ignites a war between science and religion as the local priest believes the boy is possessed by the devil and the cause of the village's woes.

Release Date : 2023-09-14

Language :English

Adult : false

Status : Released

Production Company : Angel Oak FilmsParadox StudiosIervolino & Lady Bacardi EntertainmentRS ProductionsMargate House Films

Production Country : ItalyUnited States of America

Alternative Titles :

Cast

Character Name : Grace Burnham

Original Name : Amber Heard

Gender : Female

Character Name : Nicolas Marquez

Original Name : Eduardo Noriega

Gender : Male

Character Name : Martin Marquez

Original Name : Lorenzo McGovern Zaini

Gender : Male

Character Name : Antonio

Original Name : Luca Calvani

Gender : Male

Character Name : Temo

Original Name : Herbert Ignacio

Gender : Male

Character Name : Maria

Original Name : Monica Contini

Gender : Female

Character Name : Father Gavira

Original Name : Yari Gugliucci

Gender : Male

Character Name : Andreas

Original Name : Ernesto Molina

Gender : Male

Character Name : Isabella

Original Name : Sophie Amber

Gender : Female

Character Name : Doctor

Original Name : Romain Palacci

Gender : Male

Character Name : Eva

Original Name : Isabella Benetton

Gender : Male

Character Name : Violin Boy

Original Name : Mattia Losacco

Gender : Male

Reviews

druscilla_of_old

@druscilla_of_old

2023-10-19

This gothic psycho-supernatural thriller that tells the story of an alienist, Grace Burnham (Amber Heard), that travels to a remote village in the 1890s to help a little boy, Martin Marquez (Lorenzo Zaini), exhibiting behavioral peculiarities that the villagers believe are behind their recent misfortunes is as good an indie film of its kind as you're ever going to watch. The performances, the production design, the scenery, and the costumes all work impressively together to support the film's narrative and its philosophical premises. Is Martin really possessed as most of the villagers believe or is he suffering from (or gifted with) Savant Syndrome as Grace maintains? Conor Allyn and his crew do such a great job exploring and uncovering this mystery that I'd strongly recommend the movie to most people for at least one viewing. The ending will definitely leave most people hoping for a sequel.