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2003

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A supernatural thriller, THE SIN EATER is the story of a priest sent to investigate the apparent suicide of an old friend. What he uncovers is a morbid underworld where an immortal figure known as 'The Sin Eater' (who absolves the sins of others before they die) exists. Read more

Starring	Heath Ledger, Shannyn Sossamon, Benno Furmann, Mark Addy
Director	Brian Helgeland
Genres	Thriller

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  - 21
  Horrible film and terribly boring.
  
  After bombing in the US, the film makers must have thought long and hard about what to do to make this film seem more interesting to British audiences. So they... read more »
  
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- [Highly rated reviewer]
  - David Gray
  - Clackmannanshire, Scotland
  - 21 Feb 2004 at 17:54
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  - 0
  Enjoyable film
  
  Heath Ledger is excellent in this catholic film around the subject of good versus evil. However wasn't his best work, he was better in a Knight's Tale.<... read more »
  
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- - cheesekake
  - 166 reviews
  - uk
  - 04 Sep 2011 at 14:51
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  - 2
  quite bad tbh!
  
  The only good bit was Heath Ledger; the rest sucks. Didin't get to the end because it was rubbish. Boring slow & crap.
  
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- - gianino
  - 458 reviews
  - London
  - 17 Oct 2010 at 10:59
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  - 2
  Absolute Garbage!!!
  
  Decided to hire this as Heath Ledger was in it so thought it might be good. It's not very often I actually turn a film off before it's finished, so that... read more »
  
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- - a customer
  - Liverpool, England
  - 03 Sep 2010 at 11:48
- - 1
  - 0
  What a Film
  
  This was a fantastic film and Heath Ledger was fantastic. If you like the Ninth Gate with Johnny Depp you will love this! Enough said :)
  
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  - 5 reviews
  - Rowley Regis
  - 04 Sep 2009 at 16:39
- - 0
  - 0
  Better second time around
  
  I didn't really enjoy this the first time I watched it. There was a lot of information to take in and not much seemed to be happening. Really got into it ... read more »
  
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- - a customer
  - London
  - 28 Mar 2009 at 20:50
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  - 0
  The Sin Eater
  
  Not everyone's type of film , but one of my personal faves. A dark , brooding flick , which borders on the supernatural without being too ridiculous. Also ... read more »
  
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  - Uckfield
  - 22 Jan 2009 at 14:30
- - 0
  - 0
  Suprisingly very good
  
  The film took a while to begin - but in the end was a very interesting story about life and death
  
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- 681590
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  - Bristol
  - 05 Jan 2009 at 12:36
- - 1
  - 0
  not bad
  
  fairly ok film, not edge of seat stuff, and not scary. but unique. If you want something different which wont scare the pants of you, and is easy to follow then... read more »
  
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  - Farnborough
  - 23 Oct 2008 at 20:11
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  Cool
  
  I loved the film. Heath Ledger was very sexy as a priest. 5*****
  
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- - RebeckaAlmond
  - 23 reviews
  - Kent
  - 24 Sep 2008 at 01:10
- - 1
  - 1
  hmmmm
  
  I gave this film 2 stars due to the stunning photgraphy and the the absolute silliness of the plot resulting in some tee hee hees and one (almost) belly laugh.<... read more »
  
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- - Misshoney
  - 1 review
  - Glasgow
  - 12 Aug 2008 at 14:16
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  - 21
  Horrible film and terribly boring.
  
  After bombing in the US, the film makers must have thought long and hard about what to do to make this film seem more interesting to British audiences. So they... read more »
  
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  - David Gray
  - Clackmannanshire, Scotland
  - 21 Feb 2004 at 17:54
- - 27
  - 3
  Not my usual type of film - but suprisingly good
  
  I don't generally do potentially scarey films but I was persuaded by the vast number of very mixed reviews that this was either going to be extreamly ... read more »
  
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  - Northamptonshire
  - 11 Mar 2005 at 01:11
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  - 3
  < < Good VS Evil > >
  
  Watch the film for yourself, this film did seem to drag, a bit slow but i wouldn't call it boring it had an interesting storyline to it. It also makes you ... read more »
  
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- - a customer
  - Wales
  - 04 May 2004 at 10:34
- - 12
  - 4
  IT ISN'T THAT BAD.
  
  I read the reviews this got and thought i'd give it a go anyway. It is quite good. Yes it is slow paced! No, there are no car chases, buildings blowing up ... read more »
  
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- - a customer
  - Wales
  - 21 May 2004 at 15:14
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  Gothic tale
  
  Since this film was written, directed and produced by Brian Helgeland it is not surprising to find cast from 'A Knight's Tale' turning up again. ... read more »
  
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- - JG Weston
  - Chelmsford, Essex UK
  - 26 Mar 2004 at 13:23
- - 7
  - 4
  Good idea but badly done
  
  I would agree with other reviewers of this film, yes it is slow and does get boring in places but the story as a whole is a good idea.
  
  the only other... read more »
  
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- - Silosid
  - Devon
  - 07 Jul 2004 at 02:17
- - 6
  - 3
  Alot of people told me...
  
  Alot of people told me not to bother watching but I did anyway. And I thought it was good. I like films like this!
  
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- - JulieRath#1
  - CAERNARFON
  - 22 Mar 2004 at 13:36
- - 5
  - 3
  Highly recommended
  
  A different film. Keeps you in the edge
  
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  - Banbury
  - 16 Jan 2005 at 22:35
- - 4
  - 0
  Cult written all over it!
  
  This movie was a very pleasant surprise for myself and my partner.
  
  Sure it's a slow but that helps to create a mood of uncertainty and uneasiness... read more »
  
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- - OggleBox
  - London
  - 10 Jun 2004 at 14:41
- - 4
  - 1
  Alright for rental
  
  I have to say first off that many people who reviewed this film were overly harsh. It is a fairly good film, a little hard to follow at times due to bad ... read more »
  
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  - devon, england
  - 22 Sep 2004 at 00:14

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  A supernatural thriller, THE SIN EATER is the story of a priest sent to investigate the apparent suicide of an old friend. What he uncovers is a morbid underworld where an immortal figure known as 'The Sin Eater' (who absolves the sins of others before they die) exists....