The Last Train
The Last Train is a British six-part post-apocalyptic television drama serial first broadcast on the ITV network in 1999. It has since been repeated on ITV2 in 1999/2001 and on numerous occasions on the UK Sci-Fi Channel. The serial was written by Matthew Graham and produced for ITV by Granada Television. In the United States, the Fox Network purchased the rights to produce a new version of the series soon after its original UK transmission. Retitled The Ark, the idea did not progress beyond the pilot stage. As of May 2013, the series has not been released on DVD or any other format, and has never aired in the US.
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Plot Summary
A seemingly happy family is shattered when the wife becomes convinced her husband is possessed by a demon. As her obsession grows, she resorts to extreme measures to save her children and herself, leading to a terrifying confrontation with what may or may not be an evil entity.
Critical Reception
The Last Train received mixed to negative reviews from critics, with many criticizing its pacing, predictable plot, and reliance on horror tropes. Audiences were similarly divided, with some appreciating the suspense while others found it unconvincing.
What Reviewers Say
- Pacing issues and a slow build-up were common complaints.
- The film's attempts at supernatural horror were often found to be unoriginal.
- Performances were noted as being uneven, with some actors delivering stronger material than others.
Google audience: Audience feedback on Google is not readily available, but general sentiment suggests a polarized reception, with viewers split between finding it a moderately suspenseful thriller and a disappointing horror attempt.
Fun Fact
The film was originally intended to be a theatrical release but ended up being distributed as a made-for-television movie.
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