Begotten
Seen it?1991 | 72 min | Fantasy, Horror
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
It's still drawing plenty of interest, but a lukewarm 6.0 out of 10 from audiences and soft box office held it back. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for horror fans and fantasy fans. If you loved Eraserhead, start here.
- The mood
- Scary and gory.
- The pace
- Moves along nicely, at 1 hr 12 min.
- What might put you off
- Some graphic violence despite the NR rating.
Begotten is the creation myth brought to life, the story of no less than the violent death of God and the (re)birth of nature on a barren earth.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
70% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesBelow par
6.0 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a modest audience
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 342K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by E. Elias Merhige
- Brian SalzburgGod Killing Himself
- Donna DempseyMother Earth
- Stephen Charles BarrySon of Earth