The Prophecy

In this moody supernatural thriller, a celestial envoy lands on Earth with a single mission to seize a human soul that could end the long running war in Heaven. A weary former priest and a frightened young girl cross paths with the mysterious visitor, sparking a tense chase through city streets and rain soaked corridors. As the stakes rise, old loyalties collide with new threats and trusted rules begin to blur. The unlikely duo must outpace a chilling yet charismatic messenger while uncovering hidden truths about faith, redemption, and the price of power. The film blends mystery, dark fantasy and time pressure into a grim, atmospheric ordeal. Every choice feels heavy with consequence as the grim war above spills downward.

Released in 1995 and directed by Gregory Widen, The Prophecy marks his foray into mythic supernatural thrillers. It appears to be based on an original screenplay by Widen, pairing a gritty city setting with celestial conflict on a frayed edge.

The film earned 16,115,878 dollars worldwide against an 8 million dollar budget, providing a modest but solid return for a mid 90s genre title. Its performance helped cement Widen's reputation for atmospheric thrillers with home video interest worldwide.

Reception was mixed, with some critics praising Walken's ominous presence and the film's moody atmosphere while others found the plot uneven. The story probes faith, duty, and the cost of meddling with divine plans, reflected in IMDb's score of 6.5 out of 10 from 544 votes, among genre fans today.

The Prophecy helped seed a small franchise, spawning sequels that kept the angel versus human premise alive on screen and in home video markets. It remains a touchstone for fans of dark celestial lore and 1990s supernatural thrillers, cited for Walken's standout turn, and that influence echoes in its sequels.