In honor of the 20th anniversary of Mel Gibson's 'The Passion of the Christ,' this article explores the success and controversy surrounding the film. Released in 2004, 'The Passion of the Christ' depicts the last 12 hours of Jesus' life and became the highest-grossing R-rated movie of all time. Despite its financial success, the film faced criticism for its graphic violence and portrayal of Jewish people. Mel Gibson, who directed the film, invested $30 million of his own money to produce it independently after major studios declined to distribute it. The film's success was attributed to a grassroots marketing campaign led by church leaders and religious institutions. 'The Passion of the Christ' grossed $370.2 million domestically and $241.2 million internationally, making it the highest-grossing R-rated and independent movie ever produced.
The article also discusses Mel Gibson's upcoming film about the Resurrection, tentatively titled 'The Passion of the Christ: Resurrection.' The sequel to 'The Passion of the Christ' has been in development for some time and may be released next year. Jim Caviezel, who portrayed Jesus in the original film, is set to reprise his role in Gibson's Resurrection sequel. Additionally, Dallas Jenkins, the creator of the successful series 'The Chosen,' has expressed his intention to create a film about the Resurrection of Christ. Jenkins aims to have the film in theaters within the next three years.
These competing projects by Mel Gibson and Dallas Jenkins highlight the enduring fascination with the Resurrection of Christ and its significance in the realm of filmmaking. Both filmmakers bring their unique perspectives and creative visions to the subject, promising audiences diverse and thought-provoking portrayals of this pivotal event in Christian history.
In addition to the discussion of 'The Passion of the Christ' and its upcoming sequel, the article introduces a lesser-known Easter-themed horror-crime film from the '90s called 'Resurrection.' Directed by Russell Mulcahy and starring Christopher Lambert, the movie follows Creole Chicago Detective John Prudhomme and his partner Detective Hollinsworth as they track down a serial killer known as 'The Numbers Killer.' The killer collects body parts of his victims to build the resurrected body of Jesus Christ, with the completion falling on Easter Sunday. 'Resurrection' features scenes reminiscent of David Fincher's 'Se7en' and includes a supporting cast of character actors from the horror genre. While the film has intense and gory moments, it also has unintentionally hilarious scenes and a cheesy, entertaining quality. 'Resurrection' is available to stream for free on Tubi.
The article concludes by acknowledging that while 'Resurrection' may not be widely known, it offers a unique and offbeat option for those seeking an Easter-themed horror film experience. [8bc8f025] [68f6fa34] [1a5ac1aa]