TheThinkingAtheist God Awful Movies Reviews "The Second Coming"
May 23, 2025
Noah Lusians, Eli Bosnick, and Heath Enright from the God Awful Movies podcast take a hilarious look at the absurdities of the 1980 film 'The Second Coming.' They critique the film's questionable narrative and discuss the ridiculous clichés of Christian cinema. The conversation is filled with witty banter about the rapture, convoluted biblical themes, and the awkwardness of cinematic portrayals of faith. With sharp humor, they unpack the film's bizarre interpretations and reflect on its broader implications in a lighthearted manner.
AI Snips
Chapters
Books
Transcript
Episode notes
Ron Ormond's Filmmaking Journey
- Ron Ormond was an exploitation filmmaker who became a Christian filmmaker after his wife converted.
- His Christian films retained low budgets and eccentric styles, leading to unique, cult films like The Second Coming.
Film Reflects 70s-80s Christian Era
- Christian films like The Second Coming often recycle similar low-budget aesthetics and themes.
- They create a time capsule of 70s and 80s Christian fundamentalism through repetitive imagery and settings.
The Car's Evil Vehicle Comparison
- The supernatural car from the 1977 movie The Car is compared to the rapture film's evil vehicle.
- Both films share eerie vibes with haunted, driverless cars causing havoc.
