LOSTONE Posted October 31, 2014 Share Posted October 31, 2014 Why is this movie using a Mormon missionary as the villain?I just seen the news and they showed previews of this movie in their entertainment segment and I was stunt and bothered by it. Even though I am not Mormon, I still found the use of a Mormon missionary as a villain ( a stalker in this case ) in this offensive. Isn’t this being stereotypical and bias? What the bleep?! Link to comment
The Nehor Posted November 1, 2014 Share Posted November 1, 2014 I am not offended. I don't think it is reinforcing a stereotype. Then again I have never met anyone who stereotypes Mormon missionaries as creepy possessive stalkers bent on seducing women and forcing her to be his forever using his religion to commit unspeakable crimes. It is playing against type. It is like a story about a coach who abducts players or a doctor who vivisects them. While it works as a thriller most people will not walk out afraid of doctors or coaches. Link to comment
LOSTONE Posted November 1, 2014 Author Share Posted November 1, 2014 Well, for me, I am so offended that I posted about this movie in a Non-Mormon Christian group I belong to on line to protest the duplication of the Mormon missionary role in this movie. I wanted to express to others that just because you don’t agree with someone’s believes in faith, you don’t need to show them in false lights. That is not how we do it in any faith. I am offended by this movie and maybe it’s just me, but I tend to speak up when I feel offended. Link to comment
Robert F. Smith Posted November 1, 2014 Share Posted November 1, 2014 Well, for me, I am so offended that I posted about this movie in a Non-Mormon Christian group I belong to on line to protest the duplication of the Mormon missionary role in this movie. I wanted to express to others that just because you don’t agree with someone’s believes in faith, you don’t need to show them in false lights. That is not how we do it in any faith. I am offended by this movie and maybe it’s just me, but I tend to speak up when I feel offended.If this were a film about a Jewish rabbi who went bad, it might catch the attention of the Jewish Anti-Defamation League (ADL) and come in for harsh criticism. However, since it is a slur on Mormons, it will go unnoticed by most LDS Church members. Here is some info on "The Missionary" http://http://www.aceshowbiz.com/movie/missionary/#ixzz3HQ9ROXnd , Release date: October 31, 2014 (USA) 1 hour 30 minutes Director: Anthony DiBlasi Music composed by: Dani Donadi Writers/Producers: Scott Poiley, Bruce Wood Studio: Freestyle Releasing Cast:Mitch RyanDawn Olivieri as Katherine KingsmenKip PardueJ. LaRoseConnor ChristieRandy MolnarJeff Chase Link to comment
Robert F. Smith Posted November 2, 2014 Share Posted November 2, 2014 This film is being discussed on this board at http://www.mormondialogue.org/topic/64485-new-mormon-movie/ . Link to comment
Bill “Papa” Lee Posted November 2, 2014 Share Posted November 2, 2014 Why is this movie using a Mormon missionary as the villain?I just seen the news and they showed previews of this movie in their entertainment segment and I was stunt and bothered by it. Even though I am not Mormon, I still found the use of a Mormon missionary as a villain ( a stalker in this case ) in this offensive. Isn’t this being stereotypical and bias? What the bleep?!Let's face it, Catholic's have been picked on far longer...we're due. Link to comment
Robert F. Smith Posted November 4, 2014 Share Posted November 4, 2014 Film Review: 'Missionary', Variety, October 31, 2014, online at http://variety.com/2014/film/reviews/film-review-missionary-1201344773/ , Don't let the clean white shirt, the friendly demeanor and the Jesus-loving lingo fool you. The next Mormon knocking at your door could turn out to be a home-wrecking psychopath -- at least, according to "Missionary," a luridly entertaining thriller that plays like "Fatal Attraction" for extreme religiophobes, or perhaps a very gory episode of "The Brigham Young and the Restless." Following his Clive Barker adaptation "Dread" and his '60s horror tribute "Cassadaga," director Anthony DiBlasi continues his string of indie freakouts with this cautionary tale of a wife and mother who finds that her Book of Mormon-thumping boyfriend is anything but a saint, Latter-Day or otherwise. Released Oct. 31, the Freestyle/Orchard quickie could turn a quick buck in limited-theatrical and VOD play. Link to comment
Calm Posted November 4, 2014 Share Posted November 4, 2014 I have never seen these types of thrillers the least interesting but I guess it is for those who want a hefty dose of hot lurid sex along with the gore. Link to comment
Mahoneymoriancumer Posted November 4, 2014 Share Posted November 4, 2014 Considering that boxofficemojo doesn't even have a listing for it, it would appear The Missionary is not exactly taking the cinematic world by storm. Link to comment
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