The Reception movie poster

The Reception

November 30, 1989 1h 17m 6.0/10 (3 votes)

Originally released in 1989. The Reception is a mystery/thriller film. directed by Robert Morin. At just 77 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Réal Chartrand, Carole Delcourt, and Diane Gobeil

Synopsis

The Reception takes place in an isolated mansion on an island, but the host is mysteriously absent. A storm traps everyone inside, and the atmosphere turns sour when it is revealed, by way of a video, that each of the guests has a criminal past. A death ensues, and then another... the mansion quickly turns into a jail. Inspired by Agatha Christie's Ten Little Indians.

Quick Facts

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Release Date November 30, 1989 36 years ago
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Runtime 1h 17m 77 minutes total
User Rating 6.0/10 Good (3 votes)
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Language French Original language
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Country Canada Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
FR

Production Companies

  • Coop Vidéo de Montréal

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Reception about?

The Reception takes place in an isolated mansion on an island, but the host is mysteriously absent. A storm traps everyone inside, and the atmosphere turns sour when it is revealed, by way of a vid...

Who directed The Reception?

The Reception was directed by Robert Morin.

How long is The Reception?

The Reception has a runtime of 1 hours and 17 minutes (77 minutes total).

When was The Reception released?

The Reception was released on November 30, 1989 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in The Reception?

The main cast of The Reception includes Réal Chartrand, Carole Delcourt, Diane Gobeil, Michel Jacques, Nathalie Joncas.