End of Days
End of Days

End of Days

1999Movie122 minEnglish

Cynical bodyguard Jericho is hired by a man possessed by Satan, who is in search of his bride. When Jericho realizes what is happening, he must do everything he can to save the woman and the world.

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IMDb6.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes12%
Metacritic37/100
Google Users55%
Director: Peter HyamsGenres: Action, Fantasy, Thriller

Plot Summary

A disgraced former detective, Jericho Cane, is called out of retirement to protect a young woman named Christine York. He soon discovers that she is destined to be the mother of the Antichrist, who will bring about the end of days. Jericho must battle Satan himself and his followers to prevent the apocalypse from occurring.

Critical Reception

End of Days received generally negative reviews from critics, who found its plot convoluted and its action sequences uninspired. Audiences were also divided, with some enjoying the supernatural premise and Schwarzenegger's involvement, while others found it formulaic and lacking in originality. The film was a box office disappointment.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film suffers from a predictable and convoluted plot.
  • Arnold Schwarzenegger's star power can't salvage the uninspired action and supernatural elements.
  • Despite a promising premise, the execution falls flat, lacking genuine thrills or depth.

Google audience: Google users were largely unimpressed, with many finding the movie to be a weak entry in the supernatural action genre. While some appreciated Schwarzenegger's presence, the general consensus pointed to a predictable story and a lack of memorable moments.

Fun Fact

The role of Satan was originally offered to Christopher Walken, who turned it down. Gabriel Byrne eventually took the role.

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CinemaSerf

CinemaSerf

Arnie is ex-cop "Jericho" who runs an high end private security company. When an attempt is made on the life of one of his clients, he pursues a man throughout the city before being given a portentous warning by the would be assassin that t...
Andre Gonzales

Andre Gonzales

One of my favorite Arnold movies. A lot of crazy demonic people. Lots of action and a great storyline.
Wuchak

Wuchak

**_Solid action/horror with Arnie_** The devil (Gabriel Byrne) comes to New York City to impregnate a chosen female (Robin Tunney) during the last hour of the second millennium to bring about the end of the world. The hope of humanity fa...
John Chard

John Chard

Faith Or A Glock 9 Millimetre? End Of Days is directed by Peter Hyams and written by Andrew W. Marlowe. It stars Arnold Schwarzenegger, Gabriel Byrne, Robin Tunney, Kevin Pollak, Rod Steiger, Udo Kier & CCH Pounder. It's the end of th...