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The Prophecy (1995)

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The Prophecy is a 1995 American fantasy horror film written and directed by Gregory Widen. The plot centers on a violent second war in Heaven, triggered by a theological dispute over the salvation of humanity, where the jealous Archangel Gabriel descends to Earth to claim a specific human soul. The film stars Christopher Walken as Gabriel, Elias Koteas as a disillusioned former priest, and Viggo Mortensen as Lucifer. It spawned a franchise of several sequels and is noted for blending dark religious themes with standard horror elements.

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What is the plot of The Prophecy from 1995?

The film follows Archangel Gabriel as he comes to Earth during a second war in Heaven and searches for a powerful evil soul. Former priest and detective Thomas Daggett becomes involved after uncovering evidence about the angelic conflict. [Miramax film page](https://www.miramax.com/movie/the-prophecy/)

Who plays Gabriel and Thomas Daggett in The Prophecy?

Christopher Walken plays the violent Archangel Gabriel, while Elias Koteas plays Thomas Daggett. Viggo Mortensen appears as Lucifer, creating a memorable conflict between angels, humans, and Hell.

What is the order of The Prophecy films?

The series begins with The Prophecy from 1995, followed by The Prophecy II in 1998, The Prophecy 3: The Ascent in 2000, The Prophecy: Uprising in 2005, and The Prophecy: Forsaken in 2005. The later four films were released directly to video. [Series information](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Prophecy_%28film_series%29)

Was The Prophecy a theatrical film or a direct-to-video movie?

The original was a theatrical American release in 1995, not a direct-to-video sequel. Dimension Films and First Look Pictures were involved in production, while Miramax handled its theatrical distribution.

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