This paper examines the 1999 action-horror film End of Days , specifically focusing on its role as a cultural artifact of the pre-millennial "Y2K" anxiety. It explores the film's unique attempt to blend supernatural religious horror with the established persona of an 80s action icon.
Released on November 24, 1999, End of Days arrived at the height of global apprehension regarding the turn of the millennium. Directed by Peter Hyams, the film represents a pivotal moment for lead actor Arnold Schwarzenegger, marking his return to big-budget cinema after heart surgery and a two-year hiatus. The film serves as a hybrid of two distinct genres: the bombastic action thriller and the "Satanic" religious horror film. End of Days (1999) 720p
End of Days received largely negative reviews upon release, with critics like Roger Ebert calling it a collision of "the ludicrous and the absurd". This paper examines the 1999 action-horror film End
: The film depicts a dank, entropic New York City, using heavy backlighting and low-contrast filters to create an ominous, "dirty" feel. Directed by Peter Hyams, the film represents a