10 Thrilling Films About Prophets and Prophecies

Description: Johnny Smith wakes up from a coma with the ability to see the future, including a vision of a political candidate who will bring about Armageddon. This film explores the burden of foresight and the moral dilemmas it presents.

Fact: The film is based on Stephen King's novel, and Christopher Walken's performance as Johnny Smith is widely acclaimed.

Description: In a future where crimes are predicted and prevented before they happen, a cop must prove his innocence when he's accused of a future murder. This film delves into the ethics of pre-crime and the fallibility of prophecy.

Fact: The film's concept of "pre-crime" was inspired by Philip K. Dick's short story, and Tom Cruise's character uses futuristic technology that was ahead of its time.

Description: A woman with psychic abilities becomes involved in a murder investigation, using her visions to uncover the truth. This film showcases the personal and societal impact of having prophetic visions.

Fact: The film features an early role for Keanu Reeves, who plays a very different character from his usual action hero roles.

Description: A young man discovers he can travel back in time to his childhood, altering events to change the present. However, each change has unforeseen consequences, exploring the chaos theory and the ripple effect of prophecy.

Fact: The film had multiple endings, with the director's cut offering a particularly dark conclusion.

Description: A couple receives a mysterious box with a button that, if pressed, will kill someone they don't know and grant them a million dollars. This film explores the moral implications of knowing the consequences of one's actions.

Fact: The film is based on a short story by Richard Matheson, who also wrote "I Am Legend."

Description: A man with the ability to see two minutes into the future must use his gift to prevent a terrorist attack. This film plays with the idea of precognition and the limitations of seeing the future.

Fact: Nicolas Cage's character, Cris Johnson, was originally named Frank Cadillac in the short story by Philip K. Dick.

Description: A man discovers that his life is being controlled by a mysterious group of agents, and he must fight against fate to be with the woman he loves. This film explores the concept of destiny versus free will.

Fact: The film is loosely based on a Philip K. Dick short story, and the hats worn by the agents are a nod to the original story.

Description: After discovering a list of dates and death tolls from a time capsule, a professor must decipher the cryptic message to prevent an impending global catastrophe. This film intertwines science fiction with prophecy.

Fact: The film's ending was controversial, with some viewers finding it too bleak or ambiguous.

Description: Based on true events, a reporter investigates sightings of a mysterious creature and its connection to a series of tragic events. This film blends supernatural elements with real-life prophecy.

Fact: The film is based on the book by John Keel, which recounts the real-life events in Point Pleasant, West Virginia.

Description: A woman experiences her husband's death in different ways, jumping through time to try and prevent it. This film explores the emotional toll of knowing the future.

Fact: The film's non-linear narrative structure was both praised for its originality and criticized for its complexity.