Angel Passing
Angel Passing

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Angel Passing

1998
Movie
18 min
English

An aging concert pianist in a nursing home, suffering from Alzheimers, revisits his past. When he comes back to his home, now occupied by an artist, a touching bond develops for a few moments between them. Two strangers, one asking for forgiveness about his past, the other with the ability to forgive in her own life. A touching short, with very few words but deeply portrayed feelings.

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IMDb5.3/10
Director: Manny CotoGenres: Horror, Thriller

Plot Summary

A wealthy and influential lawyer, who has built his success on unethical practices, finds himself on the run after his past actions catch up with him. He seeks refuge with a former client, a woman with a mysterious past, in a remote desert location. However, this sanctuary proves to be far more dangerous than he could have imagined as dark secrets and supernatural forces begin to emerge.

Critical Reception

Angel Passing received a mixed to negative reception upon its release, with critics largely panning its convoluted plot and inconsistent tone. While some performances were noted, the film struggled to find a cohesive narrative and often strayed into melodrama. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm, with many finding the story confusing and unsatisfying.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film suffers from a confusing and poorly executed plot.

  • Performances are uneven, failing to elevate the weak script.

  • Lacks the scares or tension expected of a horror-thriller.

Google audience: Audience reviews for Angel Passing are scarce, but those available suggest a general disappointment with the film's narrative coherence and overall effectiveness as a thriller.

Fun Fact

The film was originally intended to be a theatrical release but was ultimately released direct-to-video in many regions.

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