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Awakening the Zodiac
In a story of constant horror, where the story tells of two married couples who found a 40-year-old movie reel depicting the heinous murders of two people by a serial killer who disappeared. It seems that this experience has transformed the lives of these people into a historical turning point, where they soon began to solve the mystery and claim reward, but soon found themselves the target of the person who appeared to be the murderer.
30 March 1942, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
3 February 1947, Antigonish, Nova Scotia, Canada
February 3, 1947 in Antigonish, Nova Scotia, Canada
1 March 1985, North York, Ontario, Canada
17 November 1974, Bismarck, North Dakota, USA
10 November 1956, Port Colborne, Ontario, Canada
24 March 1952, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
June 08, 2017
Wright builds lots of suspense in the early scenes, but the dark and muddy cinematography makes it hard to see what's going on. And the climax just isn't very exciting. But the actors, especially Craven, commit to the silly script.
June 11, 2017
While admittedly atmospheric and stylishly made, the picture does have some problems generating the kind of chills it clearly wants to elicit.
June 08, 2017
A young couple comes across evidence that might finally unmask the notorious 1960s serial murderer in this disappointing thriller.
June 08, 2017
Awakening the Zodiac has a slapdash feel that strains to fill the big screen.
June 08, 2017
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.
June 08, 2017
A feature with a few promising ideas and scrappy B-movie performances, finding a fresh way to explore old murder business.
June 05, 2017
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.
June 08, 2017
This is a solid concept for a story ... but that's just the starting point of a movie.
June 09, 2017
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.
June 08, 2017
If you go into it hoping for a Zodiac classic, you're ultimately going to be disappointed, but if you go into it prepared for a polished little thriller with dark overtones and just a little too much ambition, you'll find it an enjoyable ride.