Seventh Sign (1988)
Release Year: 1988
Nation: 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
Production & Genre
Producer: Producer: Ted Field, Robert W. Cort
Co_Producer: Kathleen Hallberg
Executive_Producer: Paul R. Gurian
Companies: Interscope Communications, ML Delphi Premier Productions, TriStar Pictures
Genre: Drama, Horror, Thriller
Budget: N/A
Awards & Similar
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Keywords
Keywords: apocalypse, biblical plagues, catholicism, christianity, gnosticism, mystic, prophecy, sacrifice
Story
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.
Summary
'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.
