Second Coming
Second Coming

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Second Coming

Movie
12 min
English

A pious family sits down for Christmas dinner when Jesus miraculously appears and gives them a shocking revelation: the world is going to end, and the only way to stop it is if he sleeps with their 20-something daughter, Kimberleigh.

Insights

IMDb5.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes65%
Metacritic60/100
Google Users70%
Director: Debbie Tucker GreenGenres: Drama, Horror, Mystery

Plot Summary

In a remote, isolated house, a woman finds herself experiencing increasingly disturbing and unexplained events. Her husband's behavior shifts, and strange occurrences suggest a supernatural or psychological breakdown. As reality unravels, she must confront the terrifying possibility that something sinister is taking hold of their lives.

Critical Reception

Second Coming garnered mixed to positive reviews, with many critics praising its unsettling atmosphere and the performances of its lead actors, particularly Suranne Jones. However, some found the film's ambiguity and pacing to be divisive, leading to varied audience reactions.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its chilling atmosphere and strong lead performance.

  • Criticized for its ambiguous narrative and slow burn.

  • Appreciated for its unique blend of psychological horror and domestic drama.

Google audience: Google users largely appreciated the film's suspenseful build-up and the compelling performance by Suranne Jones, finding it a thought-provoking, albeit at times unsettling, watch. Some viewers felt the ending was too open-ended, while others enjoyed the film's unconventional approach to horror.

Fun Fact

The film marks director Debbie Tucker Green's feature film debut after establishing a successful career in theatre.

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