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And, the really amazing thing, is that the above line of dialog was just a throw-away, not even something important enough to build a scene around. That's the kind of movie this is.

Reviewers Notes:

1. The first legitimate successor to the quirky Canadian horror flick, Ginger Snaps, which is doubly ironic because the two "official" sequels to that film were OMIGAWD terrible.

2. Completely insane and unpredictable yet strangely charming. By coincidence, this reviewer just finished a review of Quentin Tarantino's THE HATEFUL EIGHT and, in said review, pointed out how far QT has strayed from the charm and sly humor which demarked his earlier films. This strange little film could almost pass for an early work of QT, that is how offbeat it is.

3. Henry Rollins is great, almost re-defines the "man with no name" anti-hero persona first created by Clint Eastwood in the 60s. He does not say much, he just wants to be left alone, women initially are torn between wanting to date him and/or calling a cop, picking a fight with him is INVARIABLY A REALLY REALLY BAD IDEA, and his mono-syllabic responses to every question walk the fine line between autism and efficiency.

4. Engaging, charming, and generally a fun ride. Deserves a cult following.

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He Never Died picked the perfect man to star in this movie. I don't know if Henry Rollins was the filmmaker's choice for the role or the role just fits him like a tailored suit, but it feels so Rollins.

It's a low budget movie about monsters and demons done well. The filmmakers did a lot with what little they had. No huge special visual effects or making up. Usual when movies are unable to fit that into the budget it makes the whole thing cheesy but they came up with an excellent story plot that makes up for it. Plus, the tone the movie was laid out in adds depth (and some cool violent scenes) that takes the place of monster effects as well.

The technical film making does not look cheap like I was expecting for a movie in this caliber. It was a stellar production.

A stellar production that relied greatly on the wonderful acting being done, especially by Rollins himself. An easy task possibly, as it seems he's playing a man he can relate to on a level.

I saw Rollins star in the sequel to Wrong Turn and just like that movie, he was the best part of the experience, but unlike Wrong turn 2, He Never Died has more than Rollins going for it.

The secluded anti-social Jack (Henry Rollins) spends most of the time at home sleeping and watching television. Every now and then he meets the hospital intern Jeremy (Booboo Stewart) to buy blood; he goes to the nearby diner where he is attended by the waitress Cara (Kate Greenhouse) that likes him; and he plays bingo in the local church. Out of the blue, he receives a phone call from his former girlfriend that asks him to meet their daughter Andrea (Jordan Todosey) in a bar. He brings Andrea home, breaking his routine and turning his life upside-down. When she is abducted by a local mafia, Jack is forced to unleash his latent violence.

"He Never Died" is a strange movie that has potential of cult-movie. The dark humor is excellent and Henry Rollins has top-notch performance in the role of a weird cannibal creature that never dies. My vote is seven.

Title (Brazil): "Ele Nunca Morre" ("He Never Dies")

"My landlord thought I was robbing my own apartment. Really? Isn't your landlord, like, 90 years old?"

A brilliant, original horror. That's what you might say after watching "He never died". A subtle mix of sometimes gory images and clever humor. And this shown in an even surprising way by Henry Rollins, the former front-man of the legendary punk band "Black flag". A bundle of muscles who already surprised in the past with his poetry. And now he shows that he's also capable to take a leading role for his account. His stoic calmness and indifference create hilarious situations several times. And the story on his own is contrived in such an original way. I watched with amazement and after a while I was wondering what the hell it was about anyway. Did it have something to do with vampires? Was Jack a solitary zombie (due to his grayish look) who attempts to remain anonymous? And what about those demonic and satanic sounds he sometimes makes?

Jack (Henry Rollins) seems depressed and drags on through life as a worn out man. The only things he does to fill his days is sleep, eat something in the same small restaurant and occasionally play bingo among the elderly. Waitress Cara (Kate Greenhouse) tries to change Jack's fatalistic attitude. But she isn't really successful in doing that. Jack clearly isn't enthusiastic about her flirting. Most of the time a quiet, nondescript look is his answer to it and then he turns his back on her without blinking. Also, his daughter Andrea (Jordan Todosey), who appeared out of nowhere, can't break down this erected wall of aloofness. It's obvious Jack isn't an ordinary, average citizen. The title of the film, of course, reveals much and isn't really a spoiler. Apparently Jack is immortal and needs his dose of blood on a regular base. When his blood supplier Jeremy (Booboo Stewart) (an intern who works in a hospital, I suppose) runs into trouble with a local gang of criminals, he's no longer able to provide Jack with the much needed blood. After his daughter is being kidnapped, all hell breaks loose with the obvious casualties. Except Jack, of course ...

Rollins is a performer and this movie was the appropriate stage for him. His imperturbable gaze and brute force gave him a Schwarzenegger-like appearance. The limited conversations with brief, evasive answers contributed to the overall tone of this absurd film. A fatal head injury made such an impression on him as a tiny splinter in his finger. Unmoved he uses pliers to treat the injuries. At that time I wondered whether it was meant humorously or creepy. He's an emotionless bloke who storms through a decaying society like a bulldozer, full of rage and aggressiveness. At first Jack seems to be a dull figure, but when his true identity is revealed in the end, his way of reacting and his world-weariness is justified.

I'm afraid that "He never died" will only appeal to a limited audience . And I belong to that limited audience. I appreciate such an absurd horror filled with brutal violence and a special storyline once and a while. The subtle humor was enjoyable. And above all, they made sure it didn't become a parody. "He never died" exceeds all horror-comedy up to now. And probably until eternity ...

Jack (Henry Rollins) has developed a routine for his life that he sticks to in order to avoid giving into the impulse to engage in cannibalism. He stays away from society other than regular trips to a local diner, bingo games, and to the hospital, where he purchases blood from a hospital intern, Jeremy (Booboo Stewart).

Although there is a little bit of some bad acting (especially characters in the first 10 minutes), this seems to clear up. Rollins is a dominating force, which is no surprise. He has always been great at commanding attention, and this is a character that is well-suited for him.

I am confused about this being listed as a comedy. Some reviewers even say it is "laugh out loud funny", but I just didn't see it. There are some moments of dark humor, but as a whole it really doesn't play as a comedy and I think it would be better if they didn't suggest that it was. Let the film speak for itself.

Most disappointing is how the film is essentially a pilot for a miniseries. I love the characters, love the Biblical themes they were going for, but it was clear this movie was not scripted to be wrapped up in one movie. If the miniseries were to fall through, the movie would suffer as a result. I see that as a shortcoming, though it is one that could yet be rectified.

This movie is 1h37 min. It appears they only had material for 25 minutes and filled the rest with some suspense and talking. Most action is, unfortunately, out of camera. The acting of the main character is comparable with a wooden door. Background information on the main character is very minimal. And last, but not least, the main character repels women, yet he seems to get the attraction of the most beautiful. Worth a look if you're interested, otherwise, you miss nothing.

Netflix has predicted I would like this movie. Because of all the awful reviews I found I've waited for months until I finally played it. I'm here to offset the score a bit.

This dark anti-hero tale has been interesting from the beginning to the end. I found it consistent, unpredictable and well acted. As violent as it can be, I curiously found it subtle on some layers. Reminiscing, I don't remember many special effects which means, in my humble opinion, they were used with measure and when appropriate.

If you can watch a movie without something cheaply exiting or exploding at the screen every few minutes and without every detail spoon-fed you may want to see this one.

I will definitively recommend it around.

If you didn't know Henry Rollins before this, you will know him after you watch this. Of course your enjoyment of the movie is not a given. You have to have a heart for low budget movies and movies that might therefor have a flaw or two from the get-go. But if you're willing to take this ride, then the story and all its tweaks and surprises (if you haven't spoiled it for yourself by reading too much about it) will more than entertain you.

The title of course is a bit of a giveaway, though we don't exactly know why. The appearance of a character remains mysterious too, as many other aspects. But fear not, most will be revealed by the end of the movie. Also the role of that said character. Sometimes it's clearer than you think. Good action, nice ideas

Its an interesting idea, a story of immortality but its horribly slow pacing and bleakly nihilistic overtones are so over baked, after twenty or so minutes, you genuinely wish you were dead.

I know there are some pretentious types who are going to bang on about it being clever and subtle, well no, its just painfully dull and as meaningless as a life that never ends, which in reality means its never really lived.

Amazed that so much awful rubbish gets made into TV and cinema. 2/10 from me and only because its not the actors fault this is such utterly pointless crap.

I feel that so many people missed the point of this movie. To explain any more of his character or the world he lives in would simply dumb down the story and remove the mystery that makes this story so haunting. This movie depicts an immortal being that is totally detached from humanity. How could any person alive for 1000's of years still care about petty bullshit and after 1000's of years how wouldn't everything become petty bullshit. Henry Rollins has hilarious dead pan delivery that is funny without betraying his characters apathetic nature. This is brought across even in the action sequences which make them even more gripping and realistic.

I admit, I like different. And the movie is not like the average super-abilities (anti)hero stuff you can see. It's like a weird bridge between Jim Jarmush style and typical superhero movies. (although it almost completely lacks soundtrack in comparison) And Henry Rollins fits into that perfectly. With just few words he can create a character deep and interesting. Other actors don't fall far behind as well. Booboo Stewart, Jordan Todosey and Kate Greenhouse show they got what it takes. to sum it up: it even doesn't matter that it's not quite accurate (quite far from to be honest) to the mythology it's based on. Somehow they make it work.

This movie is barely okay. No offense but I guess to a mouth breather that doesn't think l, a Neanderthal type person will live this movie. But it's pretty dull, unrealistic, no suspense , no brain required

This film is about a man who is basically immortal and who has lived for thousands of years. There a number of other films/TV shows that have used this plot devise including Star Trek and somewhat more relevant to this film, The Man From Earth (TMFE).

Whereas TMFE was much more intellectual and performed more like a play, this film puts the protagonist in an urban setting in order to facilitate it's action-film tropes. TMFE compels the audience to contemplate the ramifications of human immortality; He Never Died doesn't engage in that exercise, choosing instead to focus almost solely on violent action sequences.

He Never Died straddles a fine line between an art-film and an action movie, and for the most part succeeds. There are specific scenes directly inspired by The Terminator; it is clear that the director was aiming for a more visceral film with some heady elements as opposed to a heady film with some token conflict. Most of the credit goes to leads, including Rollins who (as normal) gives a physical performance and is not required to emote. Kate Greenhouse (Cara) is the emotional center of the film and does a great job portraying an empathetic character.

The film has a smart script and is competently directed. It's a really good "nerd" film in that it is smart enough to make you think but with enough violence and action to make it appealing to viewers who respond to super-hero films.

This could've been a fun sarcastic little short.

Instead it's a pretty long and not particulary interesting movie. Humor is hits and misses, sometimes it almost works. I guess it works better if you are a fan of Supernatural-like shows.

While watching I came up with lots of interesting ideas about the mystery behind the main character. But it turned out to be absolutely random and not connected to anything. You can replace his background story with any random background story because there isn't really any connection, just a set of random scenes edited by a guy with ADHD (all dialogue is edited with like 1,5 sec cuts).

Random scenes happen, some more random scenes happen, we are shown that he cannot die. I guess with a title like this you are expected to be surprised. Then comes the random reveal and the movie just ends. Nothing really happened so I can't even discuss anything in detail. You can't spoil this movie either.

I love trash movies, but this isn't even good trash. I was surprised to see such high ratings, I guess this has a cult following, but I really can't figure out why.

Wife and I were cruising NetFlix for a B-Movie to watch and ended up turning on this sleeper. I mean sleeper in a good way.

Honest, if you like a movie that mixes up comedy, horror and drama with an expert casting of characters, you need to watch this one.

The casting of Henry Rollins is only second to his performance. With perfect timing, Henry delivers line after line without breaking character even to blink. He just went up several notches in my "fav"actor category because of this movie.

Add to it a well picked supporting cast, well thought out the script, great pacing and just the right touch of effects, we have a winner that should have been in the theaters. Honest, it could have been well received by a mature audience looking for something with more than just empty violence and snarky comebacks.

Want something to watch that will make you think, wonder, then nod when the reveal comes up? Watch this movie. It will not disappoint.

2 only because i laughed a little.many things happened but nothing happened,extremely boring and filled with the same scenes,no characters u took seriously,directing was just bad.it was funny how noone reacted logically to him being immortal tho.and his acting.wannabe edgy and interesting,lacked in everything.

I am a big fan of Henry Rollins ever since he was rocking on MTV, but in this film he outdid himself. I cannot imagine a more perfect role for him than this grumpy indestructible man who just wants to be left alone... for your sake.

But it isn't only that. The script made me think of many things and very often made me laugh out loud. Maybe I loved the film so much because I identify with the character, but in so many ways it is a deconstructive story, and I always like what makes me question the way things are and makes me think on how they could or even should be.

Rollins doesn't seem to need to act, he just shows up, but look at the films he chose to be in: Feast, Suck and this to top them off. The movie is one of those rare art pieces where you enjoy every part of the story, every line of dialogue and you don't give a rat's ass about special effects or production values. I loved the movie!

I think I heard about this on YouTube (What Culture I think). One of those top 10 lists. I made a note and found it one day trawling through Netflix. I love Highlander... and saw the words Immortal. Give that a go.

What a great find. I knew very little, and that's the best way I think. I was constantly guessing as to 'what' the protagonist is? Is he good or bad? Henry Rollins is great... weird, blunt, out of touch, prefect for an imortal who has seen centuries pass. The comedy is straight, black and hits the right notes for the film's tone. Jack (the main character) is a far weirder and a proper fish out of water compared to Connor MacLeod and the such like.

The film nothing new in terms of plot... for me I found myself being reminded of Leon, The Equaliser, and Nobody. Now this is far lightly on the action, and more on gore, but the idea of someone with a 'special set of skills' living a reclusive hidden life defending a people is not much new. What held me was that he is what he is, and not some government assassin/ soec opps. And at the same time, it was grounded unlike a Marvel movie where the fate of the world is at stake. A superhero, if you can call Jake that, fighting a personal battle.

Is it ground breaking? NO. I found it fun yet thrilling. Silly yet grounded. Not scary, but tense at times. I can understand people not connecting to the characters, but there was enough development to keep me caring and hooked. Please check it out. Also it was one of those few movies that when it finished I was... "I'd love a sequel, give me more."

Can't see how this could rank lower than a 7. Its a slightly supernatural, quirky, anti-hero movie. I couldn't stop rooting for the core character and his "friends and family." I watched it with several short breaks. Not sure why, maybe needed time to assimilate some of the weirdness. This is NOT an artsy weird movie and it has a plot: dark humor, but it's not "overly clever and cheesy" like so many films of this nature today.. Just right for what it is. For a low budget type picture seems to be a great value, but it probably has limited marketing and distribution. The characters are cast perfectly. Ambiance and settings perfect. It's definitely violent and wee bit in the violent side, but not unnecessary or gratuitous. I would recommend it to all my friends. And they would would be pleased I did.