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End of the World

1977 · 88 min

A slow-burning, eerie sci-fi thriller that mixes convent mystery with cosmic dread and a fatalistic twist.

Directed by: John Hayes
Genres: Fantasy, Thriller, Science fiction
Starring: Christopher Lee, Sue Lyon, Kirk Scott

Tagline: There is everything to look forward to...except tomorrow
Overview: After witnessing a man's death in a bizarre accident, Father Pergado goes on a spiritual retreat, where he encounters his alien double bent on world conquest.

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Directed by: John Hayes
Genres: Fantasy, Thriller, Science fiction
Starring: Christopher Lee, Sue Lyon, Kirk Scott

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Tone: eeriestrength 2 of 3
tensestrength 2 of 3
darkstrength 2 of 3
campystrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: deception
faith
survival
fate
isolation
Places: single country house
countryside
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: twist ending
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex none

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Scale	Value	0 to 10
Action	3
Horror	5
Humour	2
Realism	4
Romance	2
Tension	6
Darkness	6
Complexity	5
Emotional weight	5

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