The Visitor
The Visitor

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The Visitor

1979
Movie
20 min
Estonian

Seven times seven Deaths come to earth to fulfill their mission - to take with them the souls of the people assigned to them. One of the novice Deaths is unable to complete the task, because he becomes more and more human after each person he meets.

Insights

IMDb5.1/10
Director: Giulio ParadisiGenres: Horror, Sci-Fi, Mystery

Plot Summary

A cosmic evil arrives on Earth in the form of a hawk, intent on impregnating a human woman and giving birth to the Devil. The only hope lies with a basketball player who is actually an alien sent to stop the evil entity. As the forces of good and evil clash, the fate of humanity hangs in the balance.

Critical Reception

The Visitor is a cult classic film, infamous for its bizarre plot, over-the-top special effects, and an ensemble cast that includes established actors in unusual roles. While critically panned upon release, it has since garnered a dedicated following among fans of campy and eccentric horror cinema.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its unique, albeit convoluted, premise.

  • Often cited as an example of 'so bad it's good' cinema.

  • Noted for its ambitious and strange visual style.

Google audience: Audience reception is largely polarized, with many finding the film to be incomprehensible and absurd, while others appreciate its bizarre cult status and unique creative decisions.

Fun Fact

The film features an unusual cast including football player Jim Brown, actor Shelly Winters, and even singer-songwriter Grace Jones in brief cameos.

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