The Awakening
The Awakening

Movie spotlight

The Awakening

1990
Movie
8 min
English

A high school student falls asleep while sitting in class. When he wakes up, all time is frozen, except for him.

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IMDb5.3/10
Director: Andrew NeidermanGenres: Horror, Thriller

Plot Summary

A man, haunted by the death of his wife and child, becomes obsessed with the occult and attempts to contact them through a medium. However, his quest leads him down a dark path, unleashing a malevolent force that threatens his sanity and his life. As the supernatural entity grows stronger, he must confront his own demons to survive.

Critical Reception

The Awakening received a generally negative reception from critics and audiences. It was often criticized for its predictable plot, uneven pacing, and underdeveloped characters, failing to deliver on the supernatural horror it promised. The film struggled to find an audience and is largely considered a forgettable entry in the horror genre.

What Reviewers Say

  • Criticized for a slow pace and lack of genuine scares.

  • Fails to capitalize on its potentially interesting premise.

  • Seen as a derivative and uninspired horror film.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce, but those available suggest a lack of engagement with the film's storyline and a disappointment with its execution.

Fun Fact

The film was based on a novel of the same name by Andrew Neiderman, who also directed the movie.

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