The Seventh Day

The Seventh Day

Year: 2021

Runtime: 87 min

Language: English

Director: Justin P. Lange

Horror

A veteran exorcist, Father Peter, mentors a young apprentice as they face a particularly challenging case on a significant seventh day. Their mission takes them into a dark and perilous realm where the line between the spiritual and the demonic blurs. As they confront supernatural forces, both men are forced to examine their beliefs and grapple with their personal struggles, questioning the very essence of good and evil.

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1

Return from the Crusades

Disillusioned knight Antonius Block and his cynical squire Jöns return to their homeland after a harrowing experience in the Crusades. They arrive in a country devastated by the plague, with a sense of despair and loss hanging heavily in the air.

2

Encounter with Death

Upon their return, Block encounters Death personified, who has come to claim him. In a daring move, Block challenges Death to a chess match, hoping to prolong his life for as long as the game continues.

3

Meeting the Caravan of Actors

The knight and squire pass by a group of traveling actors, including Jof, his wife Mia, and their infant son Mikael. Jof experiences a vision of Mary leading the infant Jesus, which he recounts to the skeptical Mia, showcasing a contrast between belief and doubt.

4

Visit to the Church

Block and Jöns enter a church where a fresco of the Danse Macabre is being painted. Block expresses his desire to perform one significant act before he dies, revealing his existential crisis in the face of death and the futility he feels.

Church
5

The Condemned Woman

After leaving the church, Block speaks to a young woman who is condemned to be burned at the stake. He hopes she will provide insights into the afterlife but learns she is mentally unstable, heightening his sense of despair.

6

Rescue in the Village

In a deserted village, Jöns intervenes just in time to save a mute servant girl from being assaulted by Raval, a former theologian from the Crusades. Jöns vows vengeance against Raval, showcasing his anger towards those who have brought suffering.

Deserted Village
7

The Actors' Performance

The group arrives in town, where the actors engage the locals in their performance. They are interrupted by a procession of flagellants, serving as a grim reminder of the era's fanaticism and the societal impact of the plague.

Town
8

Confrontation at the Inn

At the inn, Raval manipulates other patrons to intimidate Jof, creating a tense atmosphere. The confrontation escalates until Jöns intervenes, marking a pivotal moment that highlights the themes of friendship and protection.

Inn
9

The Feast of Strawberries

Block shares a peaceful picnic with Mia, enjoying milk and wild strawberries she has gathered. This moment of beauty remains etched in Block's memory, contrasting sharply with the surrounding chaos and death.

10

Journey to the Castle

Block invites Jof's family and the actors to take refuge in his castle from the plague. Their journey is fraught with tension as they encounter Skat and Lisa in the woods, leading to a dramatic confrontation about loyalty and trust.

Forest
11

Encountering the Condemned

Block meets the condemned woman once more as she is taken to her execution. He gives her herbs to ease her pain, emphasizing his compassion even as he grapples with the meaning of life and death.

12

Raval's Death

After encountering Raval afflicted by the plague, Jöns prevents the servant girl from helping him. As Raval dies alone, it serves as a poignant reminder of the consequences of one's actions and the isolation resulting from betrayal.

13

Final Chess Match

Block finds himself playing chess with Death once again. Despite his efforts to overturn the game, Death ultimately wins, symbolizing the inevitability of mortality and the futility of resisting fate.

14

Last Supper

As Death arrives at the party, Block shares a final meal with his companions. This moment unites them in a last act of defiance against their impending doom, underlining the themes of camaraderie amidst despair.

15

Jof's Vision

Amidst a storm, Jof interprets the weather as the Angel of Death passing by their caravan. The following morning, he envisions Block and his companions participating in a haunting Dance of Death, symbolizing their acceptance of fate.

Caravan

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