The Borderlands
20141h29Elliot Goldner

The Borderlands

Evil has a new form.

5.5
5.5/10(316)

Three Vatican investigators are sent to a remote Sussex church to document alleged supernatural phenomena. Armed with surveillance cameras and thermal imaging, they meticulously record escalating manifestations that defy rational explanation. As night deepens, the evidence of paranormal activity multiplies—but something far older and more malevolent than anticipated lurks within the chapel's shadows.

Trailer

An underrated British horror gem with a devastating ending The Borderlands starts with surprisingly grounded character work and dry British humor, which makes everything feel believable from the start. As the Vatican investigation inside a remote rural church unfolds, the atmosphere slowly turns oppressive. The film relies less on jump scares and more on mounting unease, helped tremendously by its excellent sound design. Then comes the ending. Bold, claustrophobic, and deeply unsettling, it delivers one of the most unforgettable finales in modern found footage horror.

Technical Sheet
Original Format
Digital
Aspect Ratio
1.78:1
Original Runtime
89 min
Sound
Stereo
Color Process
Color

British found footage shot in Devon. Released in the US as Final Prayer.

Cast
Gordon Kennedy
Gordon Kennedy
Deacon
Aidan McArdle
Aidan McArdle
Mark
Robin Hill
Robin Hill
Gray
Luke Neal
Luke Neal
Father Crellick
Patrick Godfrey
Patrick Godfrey
Father Calvino
M
Marcus Cunningham
Mr. Proudley