Awakening the Zodiac

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Released Jun 9, 2017

1h 40m

Mystery & Thriller

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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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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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Audience Member

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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Audience Member

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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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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Scott W

was ok if I remember correctly

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

10/11/18

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Audience Member

Not a terrible movie. The acting isn't terrible, and the plot wasn't too bad. The plot was somewhat predictable, but its a zodiac movie, so that is bound to be the case. All in all, it's better than most "thrillers" being pumped out by hollywood at the moment.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/26/23

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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
Producer: Mike Boogie_Boogielow, Jeff Sackman
Screenwriter: Jennifer Archer, Mike Horrigan, Jonathan Wright
Distributor: Sony Pictures, Vertical Entertainment
Production Co: TAJJ Media, Bunk 11 Pictures
Rating: R (Violence and Language)
Genre: Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jun 9, 2017, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 27, 2018
Runtime: 1h 40m

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