The Relic
Within the labyrinthine halls of the Chicago Natural History Museum, a chilling investigation unfolds as a pragmatic homicide detective reluctantly joins forces with a focused evolutionary biologist to unravel a series of gruesome, ritualistic murders. This isn’t a typical monster movie; the predator isn’t simply a beast, but a scientifically plausible, rapidly evolving creature awakened from the depths of the Amazon, meticulously selecting its victims and silently preying on the hubris of scientific ambition. The mounting body count and increasingly bizarre evidence trigger a descent into a claustrophobic, intellectually unsettling atmosphere where ancient mythology clashes with modern science, and the museum itself transforms into a terrifying, enclosed ecosystem. The film’s most distinctive element is its exploration of humanity’s place in the natural order – a primal fear manifested through a creature pushing the boundaries of biological understanding.
Rolprentbesonderhede
- Regisseur
- Peter Hyams
- Vrystellingsdatum
- 1997-01-10
- Looptyd
- 110 min
- Gradering
- 6.1 / 10 (640)
Rolverdeling
- Penelope Ann Miller
