Second Name (2002)
After the suicide of her beloved father, the biologist Daniella Logan visits her catatonic mother in a mental institution to tell the tragic event and her mother calls her "Josephine". Daniella goes to the cemetery and finds that her father's grave had been opened and his corpse was profaned. She decides to investigate, and receives a message of a diabetic priest, Father Elias, who tells her about an ancient fanatic religious sect of followers of Abraham that kills the first child. Later, she meets a weird man, Toby Harris, who claims to be his legitimate father. Daniella continues seeking the truth about her origins and discloses very dark secrets about her family and friends.
Cast
- Erica Prior - Daniella
- Trae Houlihan - Chrysteen
- Denis Rafter - Simon Hastings
- Craig Stevenson - Toby Harris
- Frank O'Sullivan - Inspector Potts
- John O'Toole - Father Elias
- Teresa Gimpera - Nana
- Craig Hill - Theodore Logan
- Toby Harper - Dr. Grant
- Miguel Ibáñez Monroy - Raymod
Screenplay
- Fernando Marías
- Paco Plaza
- Alberto Marini (Story Editor)
- Ramsey Campbell (Novel)
Themes
Suicidal Thoughts and Despair, Religious Fundamentalism and Social Conflict, Faith, Religion and Spirituality
Keywords
suicide, christianity, mental institution, religious fundamentalism, religious cult, desecration, body snatching, paternity mystery
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Second Name about?
- After the suicide of her beloved father, the biologist Daniella Logan visits her catatonic mother in a mental institution to tell the tragic event and her mother calls her "Josephine". Daniella goes to the cemetery and finds that her father's grave had been opened and his corpse was profaned. She decides to investigate, and receives a message of a diabetic priest, Father Elias, who tells her about an ancient fanatic religious sect of followers of Abraham that kills the first child. Later, she meets a weird man, Toby Harris, who claims to be his legitimate father. Daniella continues seeking the truth about her origins and discloses very dark secrets about her family and friends.
- Who directed Second Name?
- Second Name was directed by Paco Plaza.
- Who stars in Second Name?
- Second Name stars Erica Prior, Trae Houlihan, Denis Rafter, Craig Stevenson, Frank O'Sullivan, John O'Toole.
- How long is Second Name?
- Second Name has a runtime of 1h 33m (93 minutes).
- What genre is Second Name?
- Second Name is a Thriller, Mystery, Drama, Horror film.
- What is the budget of Second Name?
- Second Name had a budget of $3M.
- How much did Second Name gross?
- Second Name grossed $1M worldwide.
- Where was Second Name produced?
- Second Name was produced in Spain.
- What are the themes of Second Name?
- The themes of Second Name include: Suicidal Thoughts and Despair, Religious Fundamentalism and Social Conflict, Faith, Religion and Spirituality.