Seventh Sign (1988)
Año de lanzamiento: 1988
Nación: United States
Alternative Title: The Seventh Sign, Sedmi Znak, A Sétima Profecia, Det syvende tegn, La séptima profecía
Director: Carl Schultz
Writer: Clifford Green, Ellen Green
Producción & Género
Productor: Producer: Ted Field, Robert W. Cort
Co_Producer: Kathleen Hallberg
Executive_Producer: Paul R. Gurian
Compañías: Interscope Communications, ML Delphi Premier Productions, TriStar Pictures
Género: Drama, Horror, Thriller
Budget: N/A
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Palabras clave
Palabras clave: apocalypse, biblical plagues, catholicism, christianity, gnosticism, mystic, prophecy, sacrifice
Historia
Abby Quinn, a pregnant woman, takes in a mysterious boarder named David Bannon. Unbeknownst to her, David is believed to be Jesus Christ returned, and his arrival triggers biblical plagues around the world, signaling the Apocalypse according to the Book of Revelation. Abby's husband Russell, a lawyer defending a teen who claims he killed his parents following divine instruction, starts noticing strange occurrences. Abby begins having nightmares and learns that she is destined to be the 'Seventh Sign', with her child's stillbirth marking the end of the world. As the omens intensify, Abby must find a way to prevent the Apocalypse and save her unborn child.
Resumen
'Seventh Sign' (1998), directed by Carl Schultz, is a supernatural thriller that intertwines Christian theology with elements of horror and drama. The film follows housewife Abby Quinn as she navigates her pregnancy amidst increasingly bizarre occurrences. At its core, 'Seventh Sign' explores themes of fate, redemption, and the consequences of one's actions on a global scale. It draws inspiration from biblical prophecies, particularly the Book of Revelation, and blends them with Gnostic mysticism. The story is elevated by its unique blend of genres and thought-provoking premise, making it a distinctive entry in the religious horror subgenre.
