Tribulation
Police detective Tom Canboro hails from a Christian family. One night, his eccentric brother-in-law Jason seemingly goes insane and tries to kill his wife, calling her a "hater". Canboro realizes this may be a conspiracy going as far as devil worship, but gets in a car crash. Waking in a strange hospital, years have passed and people all over the world are wearing the mark of 666 on their right hands, and those who don't are killed. Franco Macalusso, the believer in global peace, now controls the world, and is trying to bring the world together as it was at the Tower of Babel.
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Plot Summary
A group of stranded survivors find themselves in a desolate, post-apocalyptic landscape after a devastating earthquake. As they struggle to survive, they encounter a mysterious, charismatic leader who offers them a seemingly utopian community. However, their newfound peace is shattered when they uncover the dark secrets and brutal realities behind the leader's control.
Critical Reception
Tribulation received a mixed to negative reception from critics and audiences. While some praised its attempt at a gritty, survivalist narrative and Wahlberg's performance, many found the plot predictable and the execution lacking.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its suspenseful premise and lead performance.
- Criticized for a derivative plot and underdeveloped characters.
- Found to be a competently made but ultimately unremarkable thriller.
Google audience: Audience reception for Tribulation is scarce, with limited available data from Google reviews.
Fun Fact
Despite its bleak post-apocalyptic setting, the film was shot in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
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