The Awakening
Horror, Suspense, Thriller · 1980An American archaeologist is in Egypt with his pregnant wife, searching for the tomb of a long-lost Egyptian queen. At the same moment he discovers the tomb and opens it's accursed seal, his wife gives birth to his daughter. Years later it transpires that the malevolent spirit of the Egyptian queen left the tomb just as he was entering, and possessed his baby girl. As the truth becomes clear, the archaeologist realizes that he must destroy his daughter in a ceremonial ritual, before she uses her awesome powers to threaten the safety of mankind.
- Runtime 1 hour 45 mins
- Released 1st October, 1980
- Director Mike Newell
- Writer Chris Bryant Clive Exton Bram Stoker Allan Scott
