Crimson Rivers II: Angels of the Apocalypse
Seen it?2004 | 97 min | Action, Thriller, Crime
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With almost no lasting buzz and a lukewarm 6.1 out of 10 from audiences, it's a mixed bag. 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 crime fans, anyone who likes to be kept guessing and action fans. If you loved Coffy, start here.
- The mood
- Tense, gritty.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 37 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
No one is safe when seemingly random killings emerge as a deadly pattern intended to usher in the end of the world. A murder victim with the same DNA as Christ. A serial killer mimicking the deaths of the 12 Apostles. Inspector Niemans and a young, rebellious detective team up with a beautiful expert in religion to crack the case before their elusive suspect completes the cycle of terror, paving the way to an even bigger bloody catastrophe.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesBelow par
6.1 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$40 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 16K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Olivier Dahan
- Jean RenoCommissaire Pierre Niémans
- Benoît MagimelCapitaine Reda
- Camille NattaMarie
- Christopher LeeEmerich
- Johnny HallydayL'ermite
- Gabrielle LazureFemme de Philippe
- Serge RiaboukinePère Vincent
- Augustin LegrandJésus
- André PenvernPère Dominique
- Francis RenaudPolicier