On Rotten Tomatoes, it has an approval rating of 78%, based on reviews from 9 critics. Janet Maslin of The New York Times called it "an absorbing, frightening, entirely believable movie, which is particularly amazing in view of its subject matter." Roger Ebert gave the film three and a half out of four stars, but added that the ending was less interesting and powerful than the earlier cult indoctrination scenes. The film was selected as one of the top ten films of 1981 by the National Board of Review of Motion Pictures. Everyone reunites and embraces outside the deprogramming house, while several cult members watch from a distance. He is confused and when he asks about "true love", he is told that he only needs to look around him: at Larry, his brother Danny, Sarah, his parents, and everything they've done for him, and still are enduring for him. After some struggle, David slowly comes to recognize the cult's dishonesty and mistreatment. Thomson), to help him regain his normal mindset. Once free, Larry returns home.ĭavid's parents, Larry, Eric, and some other friends forcibly kidnap David, bringing him to a private home in the area and enlisting the aid of a cult deprogrammer, Linc Strunk ( R.H. The latter reveals he has been visiting various cult camps, trying to find his sister. He escapes with the help of Eric ( Guy Boyd), a fellow camp prospect who befriends him. Larry visits the cult's camp and almost falls under their influence as well. The film is based on the nonfiction book Moonwebs by Josh Freed. The plot concerns the recruiting of a man into a group portrayed to be a religious cult, and his life in the group until forcibly extracted by his family and friends. Thomas and starring Nick Mancuso, Saul Rubinek, Meg Foster, Kim Cattrall, and R.H. David is shocked when Patrick lies to a customer, but Patrick explains that they are only "using Satan's methods to do God's work", and that it is okay because "it's only Satan's money we're taking." ĭavid's best friend Larry ( Saul Rubinek) and his parents, Morley ( Paul Soles) and Esther (Marcia Diamond), are concerned about him. Ticket to Heaven is a 1981 Canadian drama film directed by Ralph L. ĭavid sets out to work, led by cult leader Patrick ( Robert Joy). In an especially powerful scene, he vomits up a hamburger and milkshake which he had just eaten in violation of cult dietary guidelines. He graduates and is put to work as a volunteer laborer for the cult. Īll of the elements of the camp begin to have an effect on David mentally. There is also a low-calorie, low-protein diet sleep deprivation and constant positive reinforcement. At the camp, everything is done in groups, including chanting and singing. The film is based on the nonfiction book Moonwebs by Josh Freed.įollowing a relationship breakup, David Kappel ( Nick Mancuso), a twentysomething school teacher, visits what turns out to be a training camp for a religious cult. Webber most recently acted in "Seventh Son" (2015).Ticket to Heaven is a 1981 Canadian drama film directed by Ralph L. He also worked in television during these years, including a part on "Supernatural" (2005-). He also appeared in the James Franco hit action flick "Rise of the Planet of the Apes" (2011). In his more recent career, he continued to act in "Cypher" (2003) with Jeremy Northam, the Patrick Swayze drama "One Last Dance" (2006) and the dramatic adaptation "Married Life" (2008) with Pierce Brosnan. He also appeared in the dramedy "North of Pittsburgh" (1993) with Viveca Lindfors. He continued to act in productions like the Gillian Barber mystery thriller "Matinee" (1989), the adventure "Millennium" (1989) with Kris Kristofferson and the Christine Lahti dramatic comedy "Leaving Normal" (1992). He also appeared in "The Grey Fox" (1982) featuring Richard Farnsworth, the Brent Carver drama "The Wars" (1983) and "The Hotel New Hampshire" (1984) with Jodie Foster. Dixie Seatle, Paul Soles, Harvey Atkin, Robert Joy, Stephen Markle, Timothy Webber, Patrick Brymer, Marcia Diamond, Michael Zelniker, Denise Naples. Webber's early acting career consisted of roles in various films, such as the comedy "Hog Wild" (1980) with Patti D'Arbanville, the horror film "Terror Train" (1980) with Ben Johnson and the Nick Mancuso drama "Ticket to Heaven" (1981). Timothy Webber was an accomplished actor who appeared in a variety of films throughout his Hollywood career.
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