No Soul Is Safe.|Nov. 17, 2001|United States | Germany|100 Min.|R
Genre: Crime;Drama;Thriller
Description: The 2001 film *Frailty* tells the story of Fenton Meiks (played by Matthew McConaughey), who approaches FBI Agent Wesley Doyle (Powers Boothe) with a shocking claim. Fenton reveals that his brother Adam is responsible for the notorious “God’s Hand” serial killings and that Adam has recently taken his own life. As part of a promise, Fenton intends to bury his brother in a rose garden in their hometown of Thurman. He begins recounting their childhood to Doyle, suggesting that the victims of the “God’s Hand” murders are buried in that same garden.
In 1979, when Fenton and Adam were children (portrayed by Matt O’Leary and Jeremy Sumpter), their father (Bill Paxton) announced that an angel had visited him with a divine mission: to destroy demons disguised as humans. Armed with an axe, gloves, and a pipe, their father claimed to receive a list of names from the angel. He abducted a woman, brought her home, and killed her, asserting that he saw visions of her evil. Fenton was horrified, convinced his father had lost his mind, while Adam supported their father, claiming to see the visions as well.
As Fenton continues his story, he describes how their father’s actions escalated. They abducted another victim in broad daylight, with their father believing God would blind any witnesses. Later, their father revealed that the angel had visited him again, sharing a troubling revelation about Fenton. This led to a loss of faith for Fenton, who was forced to dig a hole that would later become a cellar under a shed.
The film delves into the psychological tension between faith, morality, and family loyalty, leaving viewers questioning the true nature of the events.
Cast director: Bill Paxton
Cast actor: Bill Paxton, Matthew McConaughey, Powers Boothe, Matt O’Leary, Jeremy Sumpter, Luke Askew, Levi Kreis, Derk Cheetwood, Missy Crider, Alan Davidson
Original name: Frailty