Child of Darkness, Child of Light

Child of Darkness, Child of Light (1991)

Genres - Mystery  |   Sub-Genres - Supernatural Horror  |   Release Date - May 1, 1991 (USA - Unknown)  |   Run Time - 85 min.  |   Countries - United States  |   MPAA Rating - NR
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Synopsis by Cavett Binion

This effective made-for-TV supernatural thriller (based on the novel Virgin by James Patterson) involves the travails of a Catholic priest (Anthony John Denison) who is ordered by his superiors to investigate the prospect of two separate virgin births -- one of which will bring the Son of God into the world, the other the Son of Satan. Unfortunately, there is no overt indication as to which child is which. Omen-style apocalyptic portents abound as the forces of Evil throw a variety of obstacles in Denison's path, even possessing the soul of the nun (Sela Ward) who is assisting him. Potent, gripping stuff -- and very intense for a TV movie -- this retains much of the metaphysical punch of its source material.

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demon, Antichrist, demonic-possession, good-vs-evil, immaculate-conception, investigation, investigator, priest, Satan, savior