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{{Infobox film
{{Infobox film
| name = The Prophecy: Uprising
| name = The Prophecy: Uprising
| image = Prophecy_uprising.jpg
| image = Prophecy_uprising.jpg
| caption =
| caption = DVD cover
| director = [[Joel Soisson]]
| director = [[Joel Soisson]]
| producer = Ron Schmidt
| producer = [[Ron Schmidt]]
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| screenplay = Joel Soisson
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| writer = {{plainlist|
* John Sullivan
| story = John Sullivan
| based on = {{based on|Characters|[[Gregory Widen]]}}
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* Joel Soisson
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| starring = {{plainlist|
}}
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* [[John Light (actor)|John Light]]
| starring = {{plainlist|
* [[Sean Pertwee]]
* [[Sean Pertwee]]
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* [[Kari Wuhrer]]
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* [[John Light (actor)|John Light]]
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* [[Kari Wührer]]
* [[Jason London]]
* [[Jason London]]
* [[Doug Bradley]]
* [[Doug Bradley]]
}}
}}
| music = [[Joseph LoDuca]]
| music = [[Joseph LoDuca]]
| cinematography =
| cinematography = Gabriel Kosuth
| editing = Kirk Morri
| editing = Kirk Morri
| distributor = [[Dimension Films]]
| distributor = [[Dimension Films]]
| released = {{Film date|2005|06|07}}
| released = {{Film date|2005|06|07}}
| runtime = 88 minutes
| runtime = 88 minutes
| country = United States
| language = English
| language = English
| budget =
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'''''The Prophecy: Uprising''''' is a 2005 fantasy horror-thriller film and the fourth motion picture (of five) in [[The Prophecy (franchise)|''The Prophecy'' series]]. This chapter does not feature series regular [[Christopher Walken]], instead starring [[Doug Bradley]], British actor [[Sean Pertwee]], and frequent horror film actor [[Kari Wührer]] in the lead roles.
'''''The Prophecy: Uprising''''' is a 2005 fantasy horror-thriller film and the fourth installment in [[The Prophecy (franchise)|''The Prophecy'' series]]. This chapter does not feature series regular [[Christopher Walken]], instead starring [[Doug Bradley]], British actor [[Sean Pertwee]], and frequent horror film actor [[Kari Wührer]] in the lead roles.


This installment continues with the tale of war between angels. In the first war between the angels, Lucifer was cast out of heaven and became the creator of hell. Soon another war between angels started. This time there are two camps: one faction who hate humans and want them to fall from God's grace, and a second group who help humans.
This installment continues with the tale of war between angels. In the first war between the angels, Lucifer was cast out of heaven and became the creator of hell. Soon another war between angels started. This time there are two camps: one faction who hate humans and want them to fall from God's grace, and a second group who help humans.
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==Cast==
==Cast==

* [[John Light (actor)|John Light]] as John Riegert / Satan
* [[John Light (actor)|John Light]] as John Riegert / Satan
* [[Sean Pertwee]] as Dani Simionescu
* [[Sean Pertwee]] as Dani Simionescu
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==Development==
==Development==
''The Prophecy: Uprising'' and ''[[The Prophecy: Forsaken]]'' were filmed simultaneously in Bucharest, Romania.<ref name=crave>{{cite web|url=http://www.craveonline.com/culture/561283-the-series-project-the-prophecy-part-2/2|title=The Prophecy: Uprising (dir. Joel Soisson, 2005)|last=Seibold|first=Whitney|work=[[CraveOnline]]|date=2013-08-30|accessdate=2015-08-30}}</ref> Furthermore, these films are the first to not have [[Christopher Walken]] and [[Steve Hytner]] reprise their roles as the [[Archangel]] [[Gabriel]] and the [[coroner]] Joseph, respectively.
''The Prophecy: Uprising'' and ''[[The Prophecy: Forsaken]]'' were filmed simultaneously in Bucharest, Romania.<ref name=crave>{{cite web|url=http://www.craveonline.com/culture/561283-the-series-project-the-prophecy-part-2/2|title=The Prophecy: Uprising (dir. Joel Soisson, 2005)|last=Seibold|first=Whitney|work=[[CraveOnline]]|date=2013-08-30|accessdate=2015-08-30}}</ref> Furthermore, these films are the first to not have [[Christopher Walken]] and [[Steve Hytner]] reprise their roles as the [[Archangel]] [[Gabriel]] and the [[coroner]] Joseph, respectively.

==Home video==
Several of the ''The Prophecy'' sequel films including this film have been released [[direct-to-DVD]].


==Reception==
==Reception==
Witney Seibold of [[CraveOnline]] called it convoluted and "a little hard to follow".<ref name=crave/> Marco Lanzagorta of [[PopMatters]] wrote, "Still, and in spite of a convoluted plot, ''The Prophecy: Uprising'' is not an entirely bad film."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.popmatters.com/review/prophecy-uprising-dvd/|title=Uprising (2005)|last=Lanzagorta|first=Marco|work=[[PopMatters]]|date=2005-06-30|accessdate=2015-08-30}}</ref> Beyond Hollywood wrote, "''Uprising'' isn't really a bad movie, although if judged as a standalone film, it's very short and incomplete."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.beyondhollywood.com/the-prophecy-4-uprising-2005-movie-review/|title=The Prophecy 4: Uprising (2005) Movie Review|work=Beyond Hollywood|date=2005-06-06|accessdate=2015-08-30}}</ref> Scott Weinberg of [[DVD Talk]] rated it 1.5/5 stars and called it "a picture-perfect example of squeezing a cinematic stone for its last droplet of blood".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dvdtalk.com/reviews/16167/prophecy-uprising-the/|title=The Prophecy: Uprising|last=Weinberg|first=Scott|work=[[DVD Talk]]|date=2005-06-04|accessdate=2015-08-30}}</ref>
Witney Seibold of [[CraveOnline]] called it convoluted and "a little hard to follow".<ref name=crave/> Marco Lanzagorta of [[PopMatters]] wrote, "Still, and in spite of a convoluted plot, ''The Prophecy: Uprising'' is not an entirely bad film."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.popmatters.com/review/prophecy-uprising-dvd/|title=Uprising (2005)|last=Lanzagorta|first=Marco|work=[[PopMatters]]|date=2005-06-30|accessdate=2015-08-30}}</ref> Beyond Hollywood wrote, "''Uprising'' isn't really a bad movie, although if judged as a standalone film, it's very short and incomplete."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.beyondhollywood.com/the-prophecy-4-uprising-2005-movie-review/|title=The Prophecy 4: Uprising (2005) Movie Review|work=Beyond Hollywood|date=2005-06-06|accessdate=2015-08-30}}</ref> Scott Weinberg of [[DVD Talk]] rated it 1.5/5 stars and called it "a picture-perfect example of squeezing a cinematic stone for its last droplet of blood".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dvdtalk.com/reviews/16167/prophecy-uprising-the/|title=The Prophecy: Uprising|last=Weinberg|first=Scott|work=[[DVD Talk]]|date=2005-06-04|accessdate=2015-08-30}}</ref>

==Film series==
''The Prophecy: Uprising'' follows ''[[The Prophecy]]'' (1995), ''[[The Prophecy II]]'' (1998), and ''[[The Prophecy 3: The Ascent]]'' (2000). It is followed by ''[[The Prophecy: Forsaken]]'' (2005).


==References==
==References==
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[[Category:Screenplays by Joel Soisson]]
[[Category:Screenplays by Joel Soisson]]
[[Category:Directorial debut films]]
[[Category:Directorial debut films]]
[[Category:Dimension Films films]]

Revision as of 00:52, 30 September 2016

The Prophecy: Uprising
DVD cover
Directed byJoel Soisson
Screenplay byJoel Soisson
Story byJohn Sullivan
Produced byRon Schmidt
Starring
CinematographyGabriel Kosuth
Edited byKirk Morri
Music byJoseph LoDuca
Distributed byDimension Films
Release date
  • June 7, 2005 (2005-06-07)
Running time
88 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

The Prophecy: Uprising is a 2005 fantasy horror-thriller film and the fourth installment in The Prophecy series. This chapter does not feature series regular Christopher Walken, instead starring Doug Bradley, British actor Sean Pertwee, and frequent horror film actor Kari Wührer in the lead roles.

This installment continues with the tale of war between angels. In the first war between the angels, Lucifer was cast out of heaven and became the creator of hell. Soon another war between angels started. This time there are two camps: one faction who hate humans and want them to fall from God's grace, and a second group who help humans.

Plot

In Romania, theology student Allison has come into possession of The Lexicon, a mysterious book of prophecies that writes itself. This book contains a 23rd chapter of the book of Revelation, which is still not complete. The last chapter depicts the end of the war of angels and the name of the Antichrist. One of the angels who fell with Satan, Belial (now a demon), wants this book. Simon, a good angel, opposes him and guides Allison by taking advantage of her mental illness to speak directly to her. While searching for Allison and the book, and to avoid detection, Belial murders people and takes their form.

Satan, pretending to be Interpol agent John Riegert, seeks the help of Dani Simionescu, a cop who, as a child, provided information to the Romanian secret police about his parents. His parents and baby sister were brought to one of the secret police headquarters and tortured. His baby sister gets hurt and is given up for adoption. Satan, as Riegert, reveals that she is Allison. During the investigation, Riegert uses Dani to help track Belial and locate his sister. After the police arrest Belial's current host, Belial possesses one of Dani's coworkers, Laurel.

After revealing himself, Satan brings Dani to the house that was the site of the inhumane tortures. Allison, with guidance of the voices in her head, reaches the same place, followed by Belial, as Laurel. It is the only place where Belial cannot hurt Allison. It is a place of evil, which makes it Satan's domain, and he offers Allison his protection. Satan explains that, for his own motives, he is willing to assist humanity, as he does not wish Belial to succeed, though he is unable or unwilling to take direct action.

Dani confesses his sins and seeks forgiveness but is rebuked by his sister. It is here that real motives are revealed. Belial, who was once loyal to Satan, has grown tired of the war between angels and its blurring of morality. Even Satan has taken more of shade of gray, and Belial wants to return to the black and white morality of earlier times. Satan opposes him because he wants to prolong the fighting and prevent a new Hell from emerging. Dani, realizing that Belial needs a host, shoots Laurel, but, before he can kill himself, he is possessed. Allison kills her brother, and Satan absorbs Belial's soul. After Allison forgives her brother, she leaves the house.

At dawn, Satan tells Allison that, for the present, the war of angels is over, but it will not be for long. Showing her glimpses of her future, he advises her to keep the book safe.

Cast

Development

The Prophecy: Uprising and The Prophecy: Forsaken were filmed simultaneously in Bucharest, Romania.[1] Furthermore, these films are the first to not have Christopher Walken and Steve Hytner reprise their roles as the Archangel Gabriel and the coroner Joseph, respectively.

Reception

Witney Seibold of CraveOnline called it convoluted and "a little hard to follow".[1] Marco Lanzagorta of PopMatters wrote, "Still, and in spite of a convoluted plot, The Prophecy: Uprising is not an entirely bad film."[2] Beyond Hollywood wrote, "Uprising isn't really a bad movie, although if judged as a standalone film, it's very short and incomplete."[3] Scott Weinberg of DVD Talk rated it 1.5/5 stars and called it "a picture-perfect example of squeezing a cinematic stone for its last droplet of blood".[4]

References

  1. ^ a b Seibold, Whitney (2013-08-30). "The Prophecy: Uprising (dir. Joel Soisson, 2005)". CraveOnline. Retrieved 2015-08-30.
  2. ^ Lanzagorta, Marco (2005-06-30). "Uprising (2005)". PopMatters. Retrieved 2015-08-30.
  3. ^ "The Prophecy 4: Uprising (2005) Movie Review". Beyond Hollywood. 2005-06-06. Retrieved 2015-08-30.
  4. ^ Weinberg, Scott (2005-06-04). "The Prophecy: Uprising". DVD Talk. Retrieved 2015-08-30.

External links

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