Communion (1989)
Genre: Drama / Scifi
Duration: 109 minuten
Country:
United States / United Kingdom
Directed by: Philippe Mora
Stars: Christopher Walken, Lindsay Crouse and Frances Sternhagen
IMDb score:
5,5 (8.903)
Releasedate: 10 November 1989
Communion plot
"The true story of one man's terrifying journey into the unknown."
Whitley Strieber takes his family and friends to his cabin in the woods. There they see strange phenomena that are reminiscent of extraterrestrial life. Whitley is kidnapped by a UFO and begins to wonder if he really experienced this. He knocks on the door of a psychiatrist who tries to get the truth out of him under hypnosis.
Actors and actresses
Whitley Strieber
Anne Strieber
Dr. Janet Duffy
Alex
Sarah
Andrew Strieber
Fireman
Mrs. Greenberg
Mother
Father
Reviews & comments
Bottleneck
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- 8233 messages
- 2119 votes
Fantastic acting indeed by Walken, damn. He therefore has the ideal owl head for it, but what a feeling and mimicry he throws in. Must say that his character is also well written: self-mockery, skeptical, paranoia, cynical and with the necessary humor. Much more credible than when characters are just scared and overdramatic from the start. Fuck The Fourth Kind.
I really like the first part of the movie. Pretty uncomfortable and convincing, even though I'm not into alien abduction. The audio is also quite strong, only the recurring music (by Eric Clapton?) I think is out of place.
After an hour or so, it unfortunately falls when the aliens get too much screen time and are stupid, really too bad. Fortunately, there are still beautiful surrealistic scenes that are somewhat reminiscent of Lynch and Jacob's Ladder, but the general vibe is less (scary).
It's a shame, it was heading for four stars or more, now barely 3.5*. Nevertheless, a good film that is strangely little known, definitely recommended for people with an interest in aliens, their "impact on people" and serious acting.
Translated from Dutch · View original
DoctorMovie
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- 168 messages
- 97 votes
Childish film from the last century
Seen last night on prime
I was laughing more than shaking with fear. The author of the book was, in my opinion, in a midlife crisis
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