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The Returning (1990)
Director: John Day
Cast: Phillip Gordon, Alison Routledge, Max Cullen, Jim Moriarty
Runtime98 min
RatingPG
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A successful city lawyer abandons his practice and heads out to the country. There he comes upon a stately, but neglected, homestead. He moves in, and during his first night a beautiful ghostly woman makes love to him, in his sleep. Soon his dreams become more engrossing than his everyday world and girlfriend. Gradually he unravels the tragedy of his spirit lovers' past. To respond to her call, he needs to embrace the hearafter.
Critical Reception & Ratings
The Returning, a 1990 horror-thriller directed by John Day, has received mixed reviews from critics, with some praising its atmospheric and eerie tone while others finding the pacing and storyline uneven. The film has not received any major awards recognition. Audience reception, as indicated by its IMDb rating of 5.5/10, suggests it has a polarizing impact, appealing to some horror fans while disappointing others.
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Fans of supernatural thrillers and atmospheric horror will appreciate the haunting, dreamlike quality of 1990's 'The Returning', directed by John Day. The film's focus on a lawyer's descent into a ghostly romance offers a unique take on the genre, with strong performances from leads Phillip Gordon and Alison Routledge.
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The Returning is a 1990 Australia-New Zealand horror film directed by John Day.
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