Revelations
Set just before the start of Armageddon, the series will follow two central characters, a physicist and a nun, who are racing against the clock to see if the end of the world apocalypse can be averted. Bill Pullman plays Dr. Richard Massey, a Harvard professor whose daughter is murdered by satanists while McElhone stars as a nun who recruits Massey to help investigate whether what's told in the Book of Revelations is starting to come true. Seltzer and Polone with executive produce the project along with Pariah Television's Vivian Cannon and Jessika Borsiczky.
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Plot Summary
A detective investigates a series of murders linked to a cult, uncovering a conspiracy that extends to the highest levels of government. As he delves deeper, he finds himself entangled with a woman who claims to have psychic abilities and may hold the key to stopping the killings. The investigation forces him to confront his own demons and question his sanity.
Critical Reception
Revelations received mixed to positive reviews from critics, who praised its suspenseful atmosphere and the performances of its lead actors. However, some critics found the plot convoluted and the resolution unsatisfying. Audiences generally appreciated the film's dark tone and intriguing premise.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its tense atmosphere and strong performances.
- Criticized for a sometimes muddled plot and an anticlimactic ending.
- Seen as a competently made thriller with a compelling central mystery.
Google audience: Audience reviews highlight the film's gripping suspense and the compelling performances, particularly from Bill Pullman. Some viewers found the plot a bit predictable or slow-paced in parts, but the overall mood and mystery kept many engaged.
Fun Fact
The film was originally intended to be a feature film but was later reconfigured as a four-part miniseries for NBC.
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