The Conspiracy
Seen it?2012 | 85 min | Thriller, Horror
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (88% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a lukewarm 5.9 out of 10 from audiences and little lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing and horror fans. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Scary.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 25 min.
- What might put you off
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
A documentary about conspiracy theories takes a horrific turn after the filmmakers uncover an ancient and dangerous secret society.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
88% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesBelow par
5.9 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 42K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Christopher MacBride
- Aaron PooleAaron
- James GilbertJim
- Ian AndersonSelf
- Peter ApostolopoulosJim's Friend
- A.C. PetersonTerrance
- Roger BeckSelf
- Bruce ClaytonMark Tucker
- Angela BesharahDame
- Laura de CarteretNicole Higgins
- Gavin FoxGuard