The Take
The VelociPastor delivers exactly the unpretentious chaos its title promises: a grief-stricken priest who turns into a velociraptor to slaughter evil with zero studio notes or message-first preaching.
Brendan Steere wrote, directed, and edited the whole thing on a $36,000 budget, leaning into practical effects and treating viewers like adults who enjoy stupid done right.
The Verdict
The VelociPastor earns its cult status by refusing to apologize for being exactly what it is: a ridiculous, heartfelt, practical-effects b-movie with one clear creative voice.
The thin plot and sequel tease are minor; the dino priest delivering righteous claw justice is the point. Order it when you want unfiltered genre joy instead of another committee product.
Common Questions
What is The VelociPastor about?
A priest gains the power to turn into a velociraptor and uses it to fight crime after losing his parents.
Is The VelociPastor based on a true story?
No. The entire premise sprang from an autocorrect joke and one director's absurd vision.
Does The VelociPastor have a sequel?
No sequel materialized despite the ending tease; the 2018 original stands alone.
