A classic '80s sci-fi film hides a surprising biblical allegory, revealing 'The Terminator' as a secret Christmas movie.
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Director James Cameron conceived 'The Terminator' in Rome, near the Vatican, hinting at the film's religious undertones.
The plot of 'The Terminator' closely mirrors the biblical story of Jesus' birth, with the protagonist Sarah Connor standing in for the virgin Mary.
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Sarah Connor, John Connor, Kyle Reece, Linda Hamilton, Michael Biehn, Arnold Schwarzenegger, King Herod, Jesus Christ, Mary, Skynet, The Terminator, Terminator 2, Jingle All the Way, Christmas in Connecticut
A classic '80s sci-fi film hides a surprising biblical allegory, revealing 'The Terminator' as a secret Christmas movie.
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Director James Cameron conceived 'The Terminator' in Rome, near the Vatican, hinting at the film's religious undertones.
The plot of 'The Terminator' closely mirrors the biblical story of Jesus' birth, with the protagonist Sarah Connor standing in for the virgin Mary.
call sheet
Sarah Connor, John Connor, Kyle Reece, Linda Hamilton, Michael Biehn, Arnold Schwarzenegger, King Herod, Jesus Christ, Mary, Skynet, The Terminator, Terminator 2, Jingle All the Way, Christmas in Connecticut