The Returning(1990)
An obsessive ghost love story
The Returning Synopsis
A successful city lawyer abandons his practice and heads out to the country. There he comes upon a stately, but neglected, homestead. He moves in, and during his first night a beautiful ghostly woman makes love to him, in his sleep. Soon his dreams become more engrossing than his everyday world and girlfriend. Gradually he unravels the tragedy of his spirit lovers' past. To respond to her call, he needs to embrace the hearafter.
The Returning (1990) is a horror and thriller film directed by John Day, released on December 10, 1990 with a runtime of 1h 38m. It stars Phillip Gordon, Alison Routledge, Max Cullen and Jim Moriarty. Viewers rate it 7.5 out of 10 across 3 ratings.
- Director:
- John Day
- Writers:
- Clinton Phillips, John Day
- Producers:
- Trishia Downie
- Cinematographer:
- Kevin Hayward
- Composer:
- Clive Cockburn
- Production:
- New Zealand Film Commission, David Hannay Productions
- Budget:
- $1,500,000
- Status:
- Released
The Returning Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Phillip Gordon
Phillip Gordon
as Alan Steadman
Alison Routledge
as Jessica Scott
Max Cullen
as Father Donohue
Jim Moriarty
as George
John Ewart
as Steadman Senior
Grant Tilly
as Dr. Pitts
- Jenny Ryken
Jenny Ryken
as Charlotte Heatherington
Frank Whitten
as Mr Spiggs
- Judie Douglass
Judie Douglass
as Miriam
Key crew
Directed by John Day, written by Clinton Phillips and John Day, produced by Trishia Downie.
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The Returning Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.5/10 from 3 ratings.
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The Returning – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Returning online?
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Who stars in The Returning?
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The main cast of The Returning (1990) includes Phillip Gordon, Alison Routledge, Max Cullen, Jim Moriarty and John Ewart. The film was directed by John Day. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Returning released?
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The Returning was released on December 10, 1990 and runs for 1h 38m.
Is The Returning worth watching?
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The Returning (1990) holds an average rating of 7.5 out of 10 from 3 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy horror and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.