Hidden in Hollywood—Secret Messages Hidden in Your Favorite Films and TV Shows

Robocop

With the plot revolving around a character who is half man, half machine, it is difficult to point the references from the Bible, but the events of the movie are a clear match. Alex Murphy, the hero of a corrupt city is killed, resurrected and then emerges as a robotic savior. Later, director Paul Verhoeven confirmed that this biblical allegory was his idea of an American Jesus, but meant to be concealed from the audiences. He even inserted a scene where Murphy was made to walk on water!

 

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Post originally appeared on American Upbeat.