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Drama Cult Classic

A journalist is pulled into a world of conspiracy, prophecy, and the looming end times.

EARLY WARNING

1981 · 1h 21m · NR · Drama / Horror / Thriller · IMDB TMDB

A Christian woman urges a journalist to expose a powerful organization's plan to control the world. Initially skeptical, he witnesses her being pursued, prompting him to uncover the truth about the impending end times.

Quick Answer

What is Early Warning about?

Early Warning is a 1981 American drama, horror, and thriller film directed by David R. Elliott about a Christian woman who tries to warn a skeptical journalist of a secret organization's plan to control the world and usher in the biblical end times.

Programmer's Pick

If your doomsday scenario involves helicopters, militias, and a healthy dose of eschatology, Early Warning delivers. Come for the conspiracy, stay for the earnest attempts to connect 666 to modern malaise.

— SassyFlix Programmer

Overview

Early Warning follows a Christian woman determined to alert the public to the nefarious plans of a shadowy One World Foundation aiming for global control. She approaches a newspaper reporter, urging him to expose the conspiracy and its link to biblical end times prophecy. Initially dismissive, the journalist's skepticism erodes when he witnesses the woman being actively pursued by the organization, pushing him into the heart of a dangerous truth. Set against the backdrop of end times eschatology, this film blends elements of drama, horror, and thriller, offering a distinctly Christian perspective on survival, faith, and the power of warning in the face of a looming global threat.

Details & Specs

Director
David R. Elliott
Release
1981
Runtime
1h 21m
Country
United States of America
Language
English

Why Cult

Apocalyptic Conspiracy

A shadowy One World Foundation sets the stakes with a global plot straight from prophecy-fueled nightmares.

Christian End Times Angle

Explores biblical prophecy and eschatology through the lens of survivalists and faith-driven resistance.

On-the-Run Thrills

Watch as the protagonists evade secret societies and militias in a tense chase across deserts and training camps.

Retro Propaganda Style

A classic of Christian propaganda cinema, this film leans into its message with 1980s earnestness and intrigue.

Scene Gallery

Threat File

Trigger

Christian woman exposes secret plan

Threat

One World Foundation's global control plot

Effect

Pursuit and end times scenario

Setting

United States; deserts; survivalist camps

Questions from the Vault

When was Early Warning released? +

Early Warning was released in 1981.

Who directed Early Warning? +

Early Warning was directed by David R. Elliott.

How long is Early Warning? +

Early Warning has a runtime of 81 minutes.

What genre is Early Warning? +

Early Warning is a drama, horror, and thriller film.

Where can I watch Early Warning? +

You can watch Early Warning on SassyFlix.

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