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Unknown Spectre
Detective Jack Spencer is investigating several strange disappearances. His investigation brings him to question a local energy consultant, Dr. John Charles. Charles has been assisting the aliens in abducting humans for energy, expecting them to leave when they have enough, not knowing they will never be content.
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Plot Summary
A man awakens from a coma to find that someone has taken his identity and that no one, not even his wife, believes who he is. He must rely on a mysterious stranger to help him uncover the truth about his past and reclaim his life before he is killed.
Critical Reception
Unknown received mixed reviews from critics. While praised for its suspenseful plot and Liam Neeson's performance, some critics found the story to be predictable and derivative of other amnesia thrillers.
What Reviewers Say
Liam Neeson delivers a strong, determined performance.
The film offers a decent amount of suspense and intrigue.
Some plot elements and twists feel formulaic and unoriginal.
Google audience: Audiences generally found the film to be an engaging thriller with a solid lead performance, though some noted predictable plot points.
Fun Fact
The film was originally titled 'Unknown White Male' and was intended to be a supernatural thriller before the script was rewritten to be more of a conventional action-thriller.
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