The Relic 1997
"They did the unthinkable. They brought it back."
Peter Hyams' 1997 horror-thriller *The Relic (1997)* plunges viewers into a shadowy Chicago museum where a series of brutal murders point to something lurking beneath the surface.
Director: Peter Hyams
Cast
Penelope Ann Miller
Dr. Margo Green
Tom Sizemore
Lt. Vincent D'Agosta
Linda Hunt
Dr. Ann Cuthbert
James Whitmore
Dr. Albert Frock
Clayton Rohner
Det. Hollingsworth
Chi Muoi Lo
Dr. Greg Lee
Thomas Ryan
Tom Parkinson
Robert Lesser
Mayor Robert Owen
Diane Robin
The Mayor's Wife
Lewis van Bergen
John Whitney
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Relic (1997) about?
*The Relic* follows a detective and a biologist as they investigate a string of gruesome murders at a Chicago museum. Their discovery of a grotesque, ancient creature forces them to confront an evolutionary horror lurking in the shadows.
Who directed The Relic?
The film was directed by Peter Hyams, known for his work in thriller and sci-fi films that blend suspense with visual storytelling.
Who stars in The Relic?
Penelope Ann Miller, Tom Sizemore, Linda Hunt, James Whitmore, and Clayton Rohner headline the cast.
Is The Relic (1997) worth watching?
For horror and sci-fi fans, *The Relic* delivers a tense, creature-feature experience with a unique museum setting. While not without its flaws, its blend of mystery and gore makes it a cult favorite worth checking out.
How long is The Relic?
The film runs for 110 minutes.
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About The Relic (1997) — When a museum hides a monster, science and survival collide
Peter Hyams' 1997 horror-thriller *The Relic (1997)* plunges viewers into a shadowy Chicago museum where a series of brutal murders point to something lurking beneath the surface. When a monstrous, ancient creature begins stalking the halls, a determined homicide detective and a sharp-minded evolutionary biologist must race against time to unravel the mystery before the killings escalate. Blending science fiction with classic monster-movie tension, the film crafts a claustrophobic atmosphere where science collides with terror. As the creature's grotesque origins hint at a forgotten evolutionary nightmare, the duo uncovers disturbing truths that challenge their understanding of life—and death.
With a cast led by Penelope Ann Miller and Tom Sizemore, *The Relic* delivers relentless suspense, anchored by Linda Hunt's enigmatic museum curator and James Whitmore's grizzled authority figure. The movie's gory set pieces and eerie museum setting amplify its horror credentials, while its sci-fi undertones add a layer of intellectual intrigue.
