Absentia vs The Devil's Advocate
The Devil's Advocate has the higher audience score (7.5/10 against 5.8/10 for Absentia). Absentia is the shorter watch at 1h 31m compared with 2h 24m. The Devil's Advocate is the older of the two (1997 against 2011). Both are horror, mystery movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Absentia
The Devil's Advocate| Absentia | The Devil's Advocate | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 5.8/10 | ★ 7.5/10 |
| Year | 2011 | 1997 |
| Length | 1h 31m | 2h 24m |
| Genres | Horror, Mystery | Drama, Horror, Mystery |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | Mike Flanagan | Taylor Hackford |
| Main cast | Doug Jones, Scott Graham, Justin Gordon, Dave Levine, Courtney Bell | Chris Bauer, Tamara Tunie, Charlize Theron, Connie Nielsen, Keanu Reeves |
Synopsis
Absentia
Tricia's husband has been missing for seven years. Her younger sister Callie comes to live with her as the pressure mounts to finally declare him 'dead in absentia'. Tricia is reluctant, always holding out hope, but Callie is practical and wants her to move on. As Tricia sifts through the wreckage and tries to move on with her life, Callie finds herself drawn to an ominous tunnel near the house.
The Devil's Advocate
Aspiring Florida defense lawyer Kevin Lomax accepts a job at a New York law firm. With the stakes getting higher every case, Kevin quickly learns that his boss has something far more evil planned.
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