The Returning
"An obsessive ghost love story"
Originally released in 1990. The Returning is a horror/thriller film. directed by John Day.
Starring Phillip Gordon, Alison Routledge, and Max Cullen
Synopsis
A successful city lawyer abandons his practice and heads out to the country. There he comes upon a stately, but neglected, homestead. He moves in, and during his first night a beautiful ghostly woman makes love to him, in his sleep. Soon his dreams become more engrossing than his everyday world and girlfriend. Gradually he unravels the tragedy of his spirit lovers' past. To respond to her call, he needs to embrace the hearafter.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 10, 1990
35 years ago
Runtime
1h 38m
98 minutes total
User Rating
6.2/10
Good (1 votes)
Budget
$1.5M
Production budget
Language
English
Original language
Country
New Zealand
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $1,500,000
Production Companies
- New Zealand Film Commission
- David Hannay Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Returning about?
A successful city lawyer abandons his practice and heads out to the country. There he comes upon a stately, but neglected, homestead. He moves in, and during his first night a beautiful ghostly ...
Who directed The Returning?
The Returning was directed by John Day.
How long is The Returning?
The Returning has a runtime of 1 hours and 38 minutes (98 minutes total).
When was The Returning released?
The Returning was released on December 10, 1990 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Returning?
The main cast of The Returning includes Phillip Gordon, Alison Routledge, Max Cullen, Jim Moriarty, John Ewart.