The Seventh Sign (1988) DVD Review – UK

The Seventh Sign

Genres

Horror

Release date

26 Jun 2000

IMDb Rating

6.0

Reviewed by

Simon

First published

19 Dec 2014 (11 years ago)

Last updated

24 Feb 2026

Time is running out. The signs are here - rivers are turning red with blood, the moon has turned crimson and the seas are dying. Judgement Day is approaching and the six signs have passed, leaving only the seventh to be revealed... and the end of the world.

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Cast & Crew

Cast

Runtime

1 Hour 33 Minutes

BBFC rating

Region

Region 2

Sound

Dolby Pro Logic

Aspect

1.85:1

Release year

1988

Details

Abby Quinn is heavily pregnant but deeply anxious. Her previous pregnancy ended in tragedy and this one is touch and go; the strain is starting to show. Her devoted lawyer husband, Russell, is trying hard to keep her calm, but he too is under huge pressure as he fights what seems like a losing battle to save a convicted murderer from execution.

When the couple decide to rent out a room, Abby becomes intrigued - and increasingly unsettled - by their mysterious lodger, David Bannon. Exploring his room, she discovers ancient manuscripts that appear to foretell Revelation and the end of the world. As disasters and strange phenomena fill the daily news, Abby begins to realise the prophecies may be coming true.

At first she suspects Bannon is a dangerous religious fanatic who wants to harm her and the unborn child. But a series of vivid dreams and unsettling experiences suggest something far more profound: Abby herself may be central to the prophecy. With time running out, she must uncover what the seventh sign really is - and whether it can be stopped.

Picture & Sound

For a film over ten years old, and considering it was a relatively low budget affair, the picture is not too bad. Columbia Tri-Star have made a fair effort with an above-average bit-rate throughout. However, in the darker scenes it can suffer from graininess, and a little too much contrast occasionally spoils some of the outdoor scenes.

The age of the film means no Dolby Digital, but the Pro-Logic soundtrack is surprisingly effective, with plenty of atmosphere in the rear channels. There is haunting music, howling gales and even a helicopter passing overhead from behind. The real letdown is the extras. The filmography information is thin, and the trailers are mostly promotions for Columbia Tri-Star's back catalogue of Demi Moore films.

Overall

If you like the Omen style of apocalyptic thrillers, this is a worthy addition to your collection. The suspense builds nicely, Demi Moore is convincingly vulnerable without needing a multi-million dollar pay cheque, and the ending is unexpectedly sad, but uplifting at the same time. Don't dismiss it as a back catalogue release simply because Demi Moore is in it - there's a thoughtful, haunting film underneath.