Review of Night of the Templar (2012) by Michelle G — 22 Feb 2013

This is a great film! I am a David Carradine fan so this is what attracted me to it in the first place but what a terrific piece of cinema!!! It containes so many elements of many genres that it definitely has a very broad appeal to many audiences.

It creatively blended a murder mystery, suspense thriller, touching romance, well choreographed fight scenes set in medieval times, weirdness, comedy, sexiness... The film is well acted and directed by Paul Sampson.

It is an amazing feat for a first time director to act, produce and make Mr. Sampson's words come alive as he did in this film. It's one of those rare gems that compel you to watch it again and again as he adds so much nuance that you catch more and more as you watch it again.

It would not surprise me if this becomes a cult classic as David Carradine, Billy Drago, Paul Sampson, Max Perlich and Udo Kier really delivered command performances. The film has beautiful scenery and keeps you on the edge of your seat.

.. It also has some unique horror gore elements and many comedic moments --a tall order that delivered! It has a very creative, funny and endearing twist at the end. I highly recommend this film as it is very unique, riveting, entertaining and suspensful.

Bravo!!!