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A homicide detective teams up with an evolutionary biologist to hunt a giant creature that is killing people in a Chicago museum.
In Chicago, a series of brutal murders occur, linked to an ancient artifact recently unearthed from a remote jungle. When the artifact, rumored to be imbued with the spirit of a powerful deity, arrives at the city's museum for an exhibition, a monstrous entity is unleashed. A determined biologist and a tough-as-nails detective must race against time to stop the creature before it claims more victims within the museum's locked-down halls.
The Relic received mixed reviews from critics, with many praising its creature design and suspenseful atmosphere, while others criticized its convoluted plot and reliance on jump scares. Audiences generally found it to be an entertaining creature feature, though it didn't achieve widespread critical acclaim.
Praised for its tense atmosphere and impressive creature effects.
Criticized for a predictable plot and uneven pacing.
A serviceable creature-feature that offers some genuine scares.
Google audience: Google users generally found 'The Relic' to be a decent horror film, appreciating the creature effects and the suspenseful museum setting. However, some viewers noted that the plot was a bit thin and the characters could have been more developed.
The distinctive look of the monster was created by Stan Winston Studio, known for their work on 'Jurassic Park' and 'Terminator 2: Judgment Day'.
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Linda Hunt is the museum curator "Cuthbert" who is always on the look out for ways to raise cash. A big charity fundraiser with the mayor and other dignitaries is her top priority but that might be about to be kiboshed as police lieutenant ...
More than a little genuinely funny dialogue, and I think the creature had a pretty cool design... I'm pretty sure? I don't know though, because every time it appears it's in virtually complete darkness. _Final rating:★★½ - Had a lot tha...
Pot's a misdemeanour. Decapitation seems a bit severe. The Relic is directed by Peter Hyams (also cinematographer) and based on the best-selling novel written by Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child. The film stars Tom Sizemore, Penelope An...