TRIBULATION

Cinemavixion Review

André van Heerden's 2000 film "Tribulation" plunges viewers into a world teetering on the brink of apocalyptic upheaval, centered around detective Tom Canboro. The narrative, co-written by Peter and Paul Lalonde, unfurls a chilling conspiracy rooted in devil worship and societal control, as glimpsed through the eyes of Canboro and his fractured family. The external data enriches the local description by providing a more detailed plot arc, including the rise of Franco Macalusso and the persecution of Christians, often referred to as "Haters." While the film garnered one nomination according to external sources, its reception is noted with an IMDb rating of 4.7/10, suggesting a divisive or niche appeal. Starring Gary Busey, Howie Mandel, and Nick Mancuso, "Tribulation" offers a blend of faith-based thriller and science fiction, exploring themes of belief, persecution, and the struggle against overwhelming, seemingly unholy, forces. Its Canadian production and PG-13 rating frame a story that, despite its potentially polarizing subject matter, aims to provoke thought on spiritual endurance in the face of a dystopian future.