Jeruzalem: Demons and Destinations

Hey there, film fanatics! Have you ever watched a movie that made you want to travel, but at the same time thought, “Nah, maybe not”? Jeruzalem, directed by the Paz brothers, is precisely that kind of flick. It’s a mix of horror and adventure—but the real star of the show is the ancient city itself. Actually, Tom Cruise would’ve fit right in running across those old stone paths with his “Mission Impossible” antics.

Casting-wise, we don’t have too many big Hollywood names here, but that’s kind of refreshing. Actors like Yael Grobglas and Danielle Jadelyn bring an authentic vibe to this found-footage horror, giving us that “real” feel till your knuckles are white from gripping the armrest. Honestly, felt like I was on a SAS flight at take-off in those moments.

What got me most, though, was the religious layer. It reminded me of visiting Uppsala Cathedral at midnight—spooky yet awe-inspiring. The biblical terror mix made me think twice about reality, like when you’re trying to remember if you locked the door after those late-night horror marathons. You know what I mean?

The premise is simple: Two friends headed to Jerusalem for some sightseeing and, well, end up sightseeing demons instead. The execution isn’t always top-notch. Some scenes felt like trying to pick up kallops with chopsticks – cumbersome and a bit awkward.

I liked the dynamic view it offered of the city. You get the touristy feel but also the question: Where does faith end and fear begin?

In 2016, when the film came out, themes of spiritual peril struck a raw nerve. It’s like that year everyone was talking about Brexit and shaking heads, blurred lines, and endless debates. This film dives into that uncertainty with madness.

Did it scare the life out of me? Not always. But hey, when’s the last time a movie about gates to hell got you checking flight prices—just in case it wasn’t all fiction?

Check the trailer below