Gabriel
Seen it?2007 | 109 min | Fantasy, Horror, Action, Science Fiction
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
It made about 7 times its budget, but mixed reviews and a lukewarm 6.0 out of 10 from audiences 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, sci-fi fans and fantasy fans. If you loved The Matrix Reloaded or Spectral, start here.
- The mood
- Scary.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 49 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
Gabriel tells the story of an archangel who fights to bring light back to purgatory - a place where darkness rules - and save the souls of the city's inhabitants.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
Mixed reviews
- AudiencesBelow par
6.0 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerStrong
$1 million worldwide on a $200K budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 35K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Shane Abbess
- Andy WhitfieldGabriel
- Dwaine StevensonSammael
- Erika HeynatzLilith
- Samantha NobleJade / Amitiel
- Michael PiccirilliAsmodeus
- Harry PavlidisUriel
- Kevin CopelandAhriman
- Matt Hylton ToddIthuriel
- Amy MathewsMaggie
- Valentino del ToroBaliel