The Return
A Space travel comes to an end and before the landing the Cosmonaut falls asleep. He does not hear signals from the Earth. The disaster approaches. When the ship flies over the native house of the Cosmonaut, the ring of the alarm clock which the Grandfather winded up sounds and the Cosmonaut wakes up.
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Plot Summary
A Vietnam veteran returns home to Las Vegas, only to discover he has been infected with a strange, otherworldly substance. This infection grants him psychic abilities but also slowly transforms him into something monstrous. He struggles to control his powers and his changing body while evading government agents who want to capture and experiment on him.
Critical Reception
Abel Ferrara's debut feature is a cult classic known for its gritty atmosphere and disturbing imagery. While not a mainstream hit, it garnered a cult following for its raw, independent spirit and its exploration of post-war trauma and transformation.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its early indie filmmaking grit and unsettling atmosphere.
- Noted for its raw portrayal of alienation and transformation.
- Often cited as a significant early work in Abel Ferrara's career.
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Fun Fact
Although 'The Return' is Abel Ferrara's directorial debut, it was not widely released until 1985, four years after its completion, due to distribution issues.
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