Awakening the Zodiac

A financially struggling couple discovers old film reels that appear to show the crimes of the Zodiac, a serial killer who operated in San Francisco during the late 1960s and was never caught. Motivated by a 100,000 dollar reward, the pair and a friend who runs a pawn shop attempt to identify the murderer on their own rather than contacting the police. This decision puts them in direct danger as they transition from investigators to targets.

Directed by Jonathan Wright, this Canadian crime thriller was released on June 9, 2017. It is the second film in Wright's directing career, following Christmas Incorporated. The screenplay was written by Jennifer Archer, Mike Horrigan, and Wright. The main cast features Shane West as Mick Branson, Leslie Bibb as Zoe Branson, and Matt Craven as Harvey, with supporting roles played by Nicholas Campbell, Stephen McHattie, and Kenneth Welsh.

The movie received mixed to low ratings from viewers and critics. On IMDb, it holds a 4.8 rating based on 2,400 votes, while on TMDB, it has a 5.3 rating from 134 votes. Film critics gave the movie a slightly higher score of 5.2 based on 12 reviews.