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The Calling

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The Calling (2000)
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A woman is used as a pawn to bring to fruition the rule of the Antichrist.A woman is used as a pawn to bring to fruition the rule of the Antichrist.A woman is used as a pawn to bring to fruition the rule of the Antichrist.
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  • Director
    • Richard Caesar
  • Writers
    • John Rice
    • Rudy Gaines
  • Stars
    • Laura Harris
    • Richard Lintern
    • Francis Magee
  • Director
    • Richard Caesar
  • Writers
    • John Rice
    • Rudy Gaines
  • Stars
    • Laura Harris
    • Richard Lintern
    • Francis Magee
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    • 37User reviews
    • 23Critic reviews
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    Laura Harris
    Laura Harris
    • Kristie St. Clair
    Richard Lintern
    Richard Lintern
    • Marc St. Clair
    Francis Magee
    Francis Magee
    • Carmac
    Alex Roe
    Alex Roe
    • Dylan St. Clair
    • (as Alex Roe-Brown)
    Alice Krige
    Alice Krige
    • Elizabeth Plummer
    John Standing
    John Standing
    • Jack Plummer
    Peter Waddington
    Peter Waddington
    • Father Mullin
    Nick Brimble
    Nick Brimble
    • Police Inspector Oliver Morton
    Rachel Shelley
    Rachel Shelley
    • Shelly Woodcock
    Camilla Power
    Camilla Power
    • Lynette Peterson
    Deborah Baxter
    Deborah Baxter
    • Receptionist
    Jack McKenzie
    Jack McKenzie
    • Norman
    • (as Jack MacKenzie)
    Christine Moore
    • Little Girl's Mother
    Danielle Green
    • Little Girl
    Roger Brierley
    • Reverend
    Detlef Bothe
    Detlef Bothe
    • Scouser
    Antony Carrick
    Antony Carrick
    • Thomas Biden
    Liam Hess
    Liam Hess
    • Sammy Plummer
    • Director
      • Richard Caesar
    • Writers
      • John Rice
      • Rudy Gaines
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      A similar, almost identical, story on a woman protecting her child from Satanists was also used in the horror movie Bless the Child (2000) starring Kim Basinger and Rufus Sewell, only that time, a little girl was the central figure, not a little boy, like in this movie.
    • Quotes

      [after Kristie explains everything to Father Mullin from the beginning]

      Kristie St. Clair: Father?

      Father Mullin: Yes?

      Kristie St. Clair: Why can't you believe me?

      Father Mullin: You're asking for too much.

      Kristie St. Clair: Then hell is where I belong.

      [Father Mullin leaves upon hearing this]

    • Crazy credits
      Beginning movie title card: And the angel said unto me, wherefore didst thou marvel? I will tell thee the mystery of the woman, and of the beast that carrieth her, which has the seven heads and ten horns. - The Holy Bible, Book of Revelations, 17(7)
    • Connections
      References Rosemary's Baby (1968)
    • Soundtracks
      N' Love N' Love
      Written by Dean Landon, Anika Paris and Chris Landon

      Performed by Anika Paris

      Courtesy Edel America Records

    User reviews37

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    Son Of Rosemary's Omen...
    THE CALLING is an updated ROSEMARY'S BABY / THE OMEN hybrid that's actually pretty good.

    Laura Harris is believable as Kristie St. Clair, the increasingly suspicious mum of young Dylan (Alex Roe). She faces what she sees as a satanic conspiracy of historic, global proportions. Not surprisingly, no one believes her, except for those who are already involved in the whole thing.

    The magnificent Alice Krige co-stars as the wicked Elizabeth Plummer. Unfortunately, Ms. Krige is underused here. The rest of the cast is serviceable, with Francis Magee's enigmatic cabby, Carmac being the standout. The story is engaging and suspenseful, with a building sense of doom. There are some cool twists, and the finale is a grabber!

    Yes, a boom mic is clearly visible during the church scene, but it doesn't ruin the entire movie. Worth a watch...
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    • Release date
      • December 21, 2000 (Germany)
    • Countries of origin
      • United Kingdom
      • Germany
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Şeytan tohumu
    • Filming locations
      • The Artichoke, Croxley Green, Hertfordshire, England, UK(Pub interiors)
    • Production companies
      • Constantin Film
      • IMF Internationale Medien und Film GmbH & Co. Produktions KG
      • Fanes Film
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 29 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital

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