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**_Heston and Zimbalist head this intelligent and subdued supernatural horror_** Shot in the summer of 1979, this was loosely based on Bram Stoker's 1903 novel “The Jewel of Seven Stars.” Hammer’s "Blood from the Mummy's Tomb" nine years...
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The Awakening
1980
Movie
105 min
English
When a British archaeologist violates an Egyptian queen's tomb, her evil spirit enters his daughter.
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IMDb5.7/10
Director: Mike Hodges•Genres: Horror, Mystery, Thriller
Plot Summary
An archaeologist, skeptical of the supernatural, returns from an expedition to find his wife and young daughter exhibiting disturbing, seemingly demonic behaviors. As he investigates the strange occurrences, he uncovers a terrifying ancient curse connected to his family's past.
Critical Reception
The Awakening received mixed reviews upon its release. While some critics praised its atmospheric tension and Heston's performance, others found the plot convoluted and the scares unconvincing. It has since gained a cult following among horror enthusiasts.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its unsettling atmosphere and decent suspense.
Criticized for a confusing narrative and underdeveloped supernatural elements.
Charlton Heston delivers a committed performance in a dark, supernatural tale.
Google audience: Audience reception is largely scarce and difficult to quantify. Those who have commented often find the film's premise intriguing but its execution lacking.
Fun Fact
The film was shot on location in England, utilizing St. Donat's Castle in Wales as the primary setting for the ancestral home.
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