The Believers

Nothing can stop them, no one can help you. They know who you are.

19871h 54m5.9(192 votes)

HorrorMysteryThriller

Synopsis

Mourning the accidental death of his wife and having just moved to New York with his young son, laconic police psychologist Cal Jamison is reluctantly drawn into a series of grisly, ritualistic murders involving the immolation of two youths.

The Believers (1987) is a horror, mystery, and thriller film directed by John Schlesinger. It stars Martin Sheen, Helen Shaver, and Harley Cross. The film runs for 1 hour 54 minutes. Audiences have made it a mixed pick, with an average score of 5.9 out of 10 from 192 votes.

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Director

John Schlesinger

Cast

Martin Sheen

Cal Jamison

Helen Shaver

Jessica Halliday

Harley Cross

Chris Jamison

Robert Loggia

Lt. Sean McTaggert

Elizabeth Wilson

Kate Maslow

Harris Yulin

Robert Calder

Lee Richardson

Dennis Maslow

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Who stars in The Believers?

The Believers stars Martin Sheen, Helen Shaver, Harley Cross, and Robert Loggia, and was directed by John Schlesinger.

How long is The Believers?

The Believers has a runtime of 1 hour 54 minutes.

When did The Believers come out?

The Believers was released in 1987.

What genre is The Believers?

The Believers is a horror, mystery, and thriller film.

Is The Believers worth watching?

The Believers holds an average audience score of 5.9 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.