Rotten
...the moment The Final Conflict turns to dialogue and a plot, it loses its inspiration.
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times
The Final Conflict
The power of evil is no longer in the hands of a child.
1981 · 1h 48m · R
Horror, Mystery, Thriller
Directed by
Graham Baker
Overview
Damien Thorn has helped rescue the world from a recession, appearing to be a benign corporate benefactor. When he then becomes U.S. Ambassador to the United Kingdom, Damien fulfills a terrifying biblical prophecy. He also faces his own potential demise as an astronomical event brings about the second coming of Christ.
Director and cast
- Graham Baker Director
- Sam Neill as Damien Thorn
- Rossano Brazzi as DeCarlo
- Don Gordon as Dean
- Lisa Harrow as Kate Reynolds
- Leueen Willoughby as Barbara
- Barnaby Holm as Peter Reynolds
- Mason Adams as President
- Robert Arden as American Ambassador
- Marc Boyle as Brother Benito
- Milos Kirek as Brother Martin
Critics on Rotten Tomatoes
Top critics, in their words
30%
Tomatometer
Rotten
The bad news is that Damien has a whole movie to get through before he gives up the ghost, and that the movie is a grisly one.
Janet Maslin, New York Times
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