'Dune' Disappoints
Dune has stunning visuals, a striking soundtrack, and great performances. But it has issues everywhere from its pacing, to its story, to its diverse representation.
Reality Bleed-Through (2008)
The world is coming to an end. A mysterious drug called Sister Salvation has taken over the country. The drug promises its user the chance to be blasted into the sun to talk to Shylipis, the god worshiped by a new religion. War broke out and the government has been overthrown. During the war the environment was damaged to the point that if people go out during the day the sun cooks them alive. On top of it all, a mysterious plague has been killing millions.
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The world is coming to an end. A mysterious drug called Sister Salvation has taken over the country. The drug promises its user the chance to be blasted into the sun to talk to Shylipis, the god worshiped by a new religion. War broke out and the government has been overthrown. During the war the environment was damaged to the point that if people go out during the day the sun cooks them alive. On top of it all, a mysterious plague has been killing millions.
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Genre:Horror, Science Fiction
Written By:Jimmy ScreamerClauz
In Theaters:10/2/2008
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Runtime:74 minutes
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