The Awakening

The Awakening

They thought they had buried her forever!

Directed by Mike Newell

Produced by EMI Films, Robert H. Solo Productions

1980105 min5.4 / 10

A supernatural horror film centered on an ancient Egyptian curse that violates the sanctity of a tomb and possesses an innocent victim, blending archaeological transgression with demonic possession.

When a British archaeologist violates an Egyptian queen's tomb, her evil spirit enters his daughter.

Questions people ask

  • Is The Awakening scary? Yes, very. More frightening than 94% of films.

  • Is The Awakening easy watching? Barely. Less comforting than 86% of films.

  • Does The Awakening end with hope? Barely. Less hopeful than 83% of films.

  • Is The Awakening violent? Somewhat. More violent than 59% of films.

  • Is The Awakening sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

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23/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Conventional, and it does not land.

Rarity53

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise21

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love7

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like The Awakening

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as The Awakening

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like The Awakening, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like The Awakening, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like The Awakening, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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