The Calling
The Calling

The Calling

2000Movie89 minEnglish

On her wedding night, a young woman conceives a child during an hallucinatory encounter. Several years later, as her friends and family begin to behave strangely, she pieces together clues that lead to one conclusion...her son is the Antichrist

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IMDb4.7/10
Director: David NadenGenres: Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

In the midst of a tumultuous divorce, a former actress turned lawyer, played by Kathleen Turner, takes on a case defending a police detective accused of murder. As she delves deeper into the investigation, she uncovers a conspiracy that puts her own life in jeopardy. The film explores themes of betrayal, corruption, and the fight for justice within a legal and personal battle.

Critical Reception

The Calling received a mixed to negative reception from critics. While some performances, particularly Kathleen Turner's, were noted, the film was generally criticized for its convoluted plot and predictable twists. Audiences found it to be a rather forgettable thriller that failed to deliver on its suspenseful premise.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for Kathleen Turner's performance, but criticized for a weak script.
  • The plot is predictable and fails to generate significant suspense.
  • Lacks the originality and impact of a compelling thriller.

Google audience: Audience reception for The Calling is largely absent from public records, making it difficult to summarize specific likes or dislikes from Google users.

Fun Fact

The film was made by independent production company, Ascent Entertainment, and had a limited theatrical release.

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Wuchak

**_Atmospheric but ambiguous tale of the birth of the antichrist_** A newlywed woman on the Isle of Man (Laura Harris) becomes increasingly suspicious when her son reveals coldhearted-ness while her friend and boss (Alice Krige) seems to...