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Release Year1998
Runtime1h 51m
LanguageEN
CertificationNR
GenresThriller, Mystery
Votes1
DirectorChad Etchison
WritersChad Etchison
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.0 out of 10
Cast5 credited
Also Known AsThe Initiate
About The Initiate
Murder, a drug deal gone bad, a treacherous love triangle and a secret occult society. These are clues that Jack Collins - deputy sheriff, must piece together in order to solve the puzzle of his best friend's murder.
Directed by Chad Etchison, The Initiate leans on a strong ensemble — Kenny Alfonso, Steve Coulter, Phillip DeVona — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about thriller titles of 1998.
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