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Child of Darkness, Child of Light
A priest is sent from Vatican city to investigate two virgin births that were promised in a letter that hadn't been opened until the last decade of the 20th century. The promise is that one of the virgin teenagers will give birth to a child who will give goodness to the world, and the other virgin will give birth to the anti-Christ. Although filmed very well, nicely laid out and containing a few dedicated performances, this isn't nearly as good as those similar, theatrical films from earlier in time like "Rosemary's Baby" and "The Omen." Fine score by Jay Gruska enhances the experience here. It is a TV movie, however, and for that, I must give it credit for being quite effective and entertaining. Sela Ward steals the show in this so-so Catholic chiller.

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Good scary film
I liked this movie. And I'm not usually a fan of this type of movie. The scene where the priest is seducing the nun is incredible and the frightening scenes will grab you when you leaast expect it.

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Disturbing and satisfying...
This film was made from the novel Virgin, which is a messy, clunky piece of work...the film version is much better. The film has a gritty, realistic surface, a believability...and a genuine startle factor which is hard to come by. The imagery is beautiful and disturbing in a manner that the novelist never intended and the novel never approaches. There's a scene involving a shed full of pigeons that I remember with envy, wishing that I could write something that frightening and good.

Kristin Datillo, who's finally getting some press, was very young when she acted in this film, and heart-rendingly beautiful. It's strange that her work in this film didn't get her more critical and popular attention, for she turned in a very strong performance.