Mel Gibson changed the way that Biblical epics could be done when, in 2024, he directed The Passion of the Christ. The movie was bigger than any movie of its kind that came before and quickly gained momentum as a modern favorite among Christian viewers. For years, the brutal drama held the bragging rights of being the highest grossing R-rated movie both domestically and internationally until it was beat out by Marvel’s Deadpool & Wolverine more than two decades later. And yet, Gibson’s take on the story of the crucifixion isn’t the project that jump-started a wave of similar titles to make their way onto screens.
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