Saint Sinner

I saw Saint Sinner, a Clive Barker movie, last night as well. It was a made-for-TV movie -- an original production of the SciFi channel -- and being so, it doesn't compare to the usual fare to be expected from Barker. It had potential, but the dialogue just killed it. The acting, directing and creature effects weren't too bad -- and the story is definitely Barker's. I think Saint Sinner was invented for Marvel comics some years ago, and this movie sort of evolved from it -- not sure if the premise came from any of Barker's short stories however. Regardless, the premise is one, that with better treatment, could have become a hit.

The story: in 1815, two succubi are released from their imprisonment by a monk, Tomas Alcala, on the 21st century -- yes, we have time travel here. The monk, who screwed up by releasing the succubi, is then charged by god to travel forward in time to stop the succubi, Munkar and Nakir -- proving that god can be vengeful to those who screw-up and make messes. Munkar and Nakir proceed to wreck havoc in the 21st century when they arrive -- posing as prostitutes, they turn their tricks to carcasses in short order, sucking them dry ... of their blood ... or whatever. Tomas has a bit of trouble adjusting to the future when he arrives, and soon lands himself in jail. There he manages to gain the sympathy of Detective Rachel, who very quickly believes his story, and somehow develops the hots for him -- despite her partner believing him to be a prime suspect for the murders the sucking-sisters have been committing. Together, Tomas and Rachel, with the aid of a magic knife and some religious mumbo-jumbo, make life difficult for the sisters. Along the way to taking the sisters down, Nakir gets pregnant, and gives birth to some monstrosity.

Overall, the movie only suffers from its made-for-TV status. More budget and status would have made fit for silver screen status. (Then again, worse crap has been released on the big screen.)

Clive Barker's Saint Sinner: Munkar and Nakir (Mary Mara & Rebecca Harrell)