The Awakening

The AwakeningThe Awakening

Film • Jul 9, 1980

Matthew Corbeck, an American archaeologist, is obsessed with finding the tomb of the murderous ancient Egyptian queen Kara, neglecting his pregnant wife even during childbirth. The evil he unleashes possesses his newborn daughter. Eighteen years later, Corbeck’s daughter Margaret returns to Egypt to meet her father for the first time. Now, Corbeck must overcome powerful occult forces to destroy the evil he released.

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Status
Released
Release
July 9, 1980 (45 years ago)
Alias
The Wakening
Language
English
Runtime
1h 45m
Rating
R
Themes
Supernatural Horror
Origin
United Kingdom
Companies
EMI Films, Orion Pictures

Cast

Crew

Scores

Average Score
43.8%
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53%
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49%
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50%
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23%

Levels

Sex & Nudity
Low
Violence
Low
Profanity
Low
Algohol & Drugs
Low
Fright & Intensity
Moderate

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