2012 Doomsday(2008)
2008 · Nick Everhart · 86 min
On December 21, 2012 four strangers on a journey of faith are drawn to an ancient temple in the heart of Mexico. For the Mayans it is the last recorded day. For NASA scientists it is a cataclysmic polar shift. For the rest of us, it is Doomsday.
Action · Adventure · Fantasy · Horror · Science Fiction · Thriller
3.2130 votes
TMDB score
2/5
Intensity
2/5
Gore
1/5
Stays with you
How 2012 Doomsday scares
2012 Doomsday leans on disaster-movie spectacle more than sustained horror, mixing ancient prophecy with end-of-the-world panic. The pacing bounces between quiet mystical build-up and sudden chaotic action as the countdown to catastrophe closes in. It's more of a low-budget apocalyptic thriller with horror touches than a true scare machine, so don't expect deep dread or heavy gore. This is a casual, forgettable watch for fans of cheesy doomsday flicks rather than anyone looking to be genuinely unsettled.
On The Horror Database's 0–5 scare profile, 2012 Doomsday rates psychological 2/5, visceral 3/5, gore 2/5, lingering effect 1/5, and overall intensity 2/5.
- Psychological: 2 of 5
- Visceral: 3 of 5
- Gore: 2 of 5
- Lingering: 1 of 5
- Intensity: 2 of 5
Slow burn vs Jump scares: 50 of 100 — balanced
Supernatural vs Real-world: 40 of 100 — leans Supernatural
Fun-scary vs Disturbing: 25 of 100 — leans Fun-scary
Intensity over runtime
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A slow gathering of dread that steadily builds into a busier, more frantic back half before settling near the end.
Intensity across the runtime, 0 to 100: 1, 1, 2, 2, 2, 3, 3, 3, 4, 4, 4, 3.
How scary is 2012 Doomsday?
On The Horror Database's 0–5 intensity scale, 2012 Doomsday rates 2/5 — moderately scary, balancing creeping dread with well-placed shocks. It works on both fronts, unsettling the mind while going for the body. Expect it to be moderately gory and fun-first. The dread fades once the credits roll.
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