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The Devil's Tomb
2009 90 min United States of America R 16+
★4.8
Action, Horror, Thriller, Science Fiction
Director: Jason Connery
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Description
Captain Mack leads an elite military unit on a search for a missing scientist, and comes face-to-face with an an ancient evil lying beneath the Middle Eastern desert. Evil that is not of this world. Evil that should never be unearthed.
Budget:
$10M
Starring
Cuba Gooding Jr.
Actor
Ray Winstone
Actor
Ron Perlman
Actor
Key opinion
The Devil's Tomb is widely criticized as a low-budget, incoherent, and poorly executed blend of military action and religious horror. While the film features a recognizable ensemble cast, reviewers generally agree that their performances are wasted on a derivative and nonsensical script.
| Screenplay | The screenplay suffers from a disjointed narrative and nonsensical plot logic that fails to capitalize on its initial premise. | |
| Production | The production design relies on repetitive, dark sets and cheap special effects that fail to create a convincing atmosphere. | |
| Acting | Opinions on the cast are divided: some argue the actors are wasted and uninspired, while others feel that seasoned performers like Ron Perlman and Bill Mosley provide the only watchable elements in an otherwise poor film. |