The Awakening (1980) Apr 2026

Alongside Heston, the film features Susannah York as Corbeck's dig partner and Stephanie Zimbalist in one of her early major roles. It also features a brief appearance by Ian McDiarmid .

Critics often note the film's heavy inspiration from The Omen (1976), particularly in its sequence of elaborate, supernatural deaths. The Awakening (1980)

The story follows archaeologist Matthew Corbeck (Heston), who is consumed by his search for the lost tomb of the ancient Egyptian Queen Kara. As he finally breaches the tomb's seal, his wife gives birth to their daughter, Margaret, at that exact moment. Alongside Heston, the film features Susannah York as