The Prophecy: Forsaken
The Prophecy: Forsaken

The Prophecy: Forsaken

2005Movie75 minEnglish

In Bucharest, theology student Allison is still protecting the mysterious Lexicon where the last chapter about the Antichrist could the win the stalemated war in heaven for either side. Meanwhile, the evil and jealous leader of the renegade angels, Stark, forces hit-man Dylan to kill Allison to get the information about the Antichrist, but Dylan begins to fall for her, protecting her at what cost?

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IMDb4.4/10
Director: Joel SoissonGenres: Horror, Thriller, Action, Fantasy

Plot Summary

A detective is drawn into a world of angels and demons when a series of brutal murders escalates. He discovers that the victims are chosen by a shadowy supernatural force, and he must race against time to uncover the truth before he becomes the next target. As he delves deeper, he finds himself entangled in an ancient war between good and evil.

Critical Reception

The film received largely negative reviews from critics, often cited as a weak entry in the "Prophecy" franchise. While some acknowledged the attempt at a darker tone, most found the plot convoluted and the execution lacking. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm, with many feeling it failed to capture the essence of the earlier films.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its darker, more serious tone compared to some sequels.
  • Criticized for a convoluted plot and predictable scares.
  • Seen by many as a forgettable addition to the series with limited impact.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce and generally negative, with common complaints about the lack of originality and poor storytelling. Some viewers appreciated the attempts at a more mature theme but found the overall execution to be uninspired.

Fun Fact

This film is the fifth installment in The Prophecy series, which originally starred Christopher Walken as the fallen angel Gabriel.

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Dr_Nostromo

Dr_Nostromo

57/100 As the lexicon is busy writing itself, eventually revealing the name of the Antichrist, its protector, Allison, is doing her best to keep the warring angles from finding it. Filmed at the same time as "Prophecy: Uprising", with th...