If you’re expecting _Awakening the Zodiac_ to come close to David Fincher's _Zodiac_, prepare for disappointment. Some people have labeled it a thriller, but that isn't accurate; it’s really just a pretty dull horror movie. It’s not that there’s a lack of excitement—there is—but rather because the film feels so uninspired. The concept of a couple investigating the Zodiac killer together initially seems promising. …

Even though I found both of the main characters difficult to connect with, _Awakening the Zodiac_ turned out to be surprisingly decent. It leans more toward an investigative thriller than horror, which works reasonably well as a story inspired by the actual events surrounding the Zodiac killings. It would have benefited from greater thrills or more believable action sequences, though. _Final rating:★★ - There were…