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Awakening the Zodiac

R

Released Jun 9, 2017

1 hr. 40 min.

Mystery & Thriller

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42%

12 Reviews

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250+ Ratings

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A couple find a 40-year-old film reel that depicts the gruesome murders of two people by a serial killer who vanished. They quickly set out to solve the mystery and claim a reward but soon find themselves the target of the person they are hunting.

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Disappointing overall as the movie had potential from a legendary story about the Zodiac in San Francisco in the 60's then fast-forwarded to today as they tried to solve this crime. The ending didn't make sense, but I guess left it open for more future stories

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

01/13/23

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Quite possibly, one of the most boring "thrillers" I have ever endured. An episode of "Storage Wars" is far more exciting than this movie. The characters are uninteresting and unappealing, their dialogue captures perfectly the boring everyday conversations of most people, and the surprise was not particularly surprising. If the Zodiac killer were still alive, he might target these filmmakers, especially if he actually sat through the movie.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

01/24/23

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It's not the greatest movie in the world, but it sure scared me!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/23/23

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Manny P

What on earth were they thinking ? To think good money was wasted on this.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

11/16/20

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Audience Member

This movie is horrible and my life is now worse for having seen it.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

02/27/23

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Audience Member

not scary but suspenseful.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/10/23

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Barry Hertz

Globe and Mail

Its pedestrian execution and the general sense that you're watching a facsimile of something so much better is overwhelming - meaning it's beyond underwhelming.

Rated: 1/4

Jun 9, 2017

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Noel Murray

Los Angeles Times

True-crime obsessives may be disappointed that most of this film is fiction; but fans of grubby B-pictures should appreciate how assured the movie is.

Jun 8, 2017

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Dennis Harvey

Variety

Scant action arrives until the last half hour, and then it's frequently preposterous; with minor fine-tuning, some climactic peril here might easily play as slapstick.

Jun 5, 2017

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Carolyn Mauricette

Cinema Axis

Awakening the Zodiac might be interesting to check out as late-night TV fare, but the overall film will make you want to seek out other representations of the Zodiac Killer...

May 16, 2019

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Mike McGranaghan

Aisle Seat

While admittedly atmospheric and stylishly made, the picture does have some problems generating the kind of chills it clearly wants to elicit.

Rated: 2.5/4

Jun 11, 2017

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Rob Hunter

Film School Rejects

Increased stupidity at the end aside, it's more often than not a tight and effective little thriller offering a strong script, solid performances, and some creepy beats.

Jun 9, 2017

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Synopsis

A couple find a 40-year-old film reel that depicts the gruesome murders of two people by a serial killer who vanished. They quickly set out to solve the mystery and claim a reward but soon find themselves the target of the person they are hunting.

Director: Jonathan Wright
Screenwriter: Jennifer Archer, Mike Horrigan, Jonathan Wright
Distributor: Vertical Entertainment, Sony Pictures
Production Co: Bunk 11 Pictures, TAJJ Media
Rating: R (Violence and Language)
Genre: Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jun 9, 2017, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 27, 2018

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