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Horror

The Reaping

- Thousands of years ago, there was a series of bizarre occurrences that many believe to have been the Ten Biblical Plagues. No one thought they could happen again. Until now.

Katherine Morrissey, a former Christian missionary, lost her faith after the tragic deaths of her family. Now she applies her expertise to debunking religious phenomena. When a series of biblical plagues overrun a small town, Katherine arrives to prove that a supernatural force is not behind the occurrences, but soon finds that science cannot explain what is happening. Instead, she must regain her faith to combat the evil that waits in a Louisiana swamp.

Release Date : 2007-04-05

Language :SpanishEnglish

Adult : false

Status : Released

Production Company : Dark Castle EntertainmentChime FilmsEyetronicsVillage Roadshow PicturesWarner Bros. Pictures

Production Country : United States of America

Alternative Titles :

Cast

Hilary Swank

Character Name : Katherine

Original Name : Hilary Swank

Gender : Female

David Morrissey

Character Name : Doug

Original Name : David Morrissey

Gender : Male

Idris Elba

Character Name : Ben

Original Name : Idris Elba

Gender : Male

AnnaSophia Robb

Character Name : Loren McConnell

Original Name : AnnaSophia Robb

Gender : Female

Stephen Rea

Character Name : Father Costigan

Original Name : Stephen Rea

Gender : Male

William Ragsdale

Character Name : Sheriff Cade

Original Name : William Ragsdale

Gender : Male

John McConnell

Character Name : Mayor Brooks

Original Name : John McConnell

Gender : Male

David Jensen

Character Name : Jim Wakeman

Original Name : David Jensen

Gender : Male

Yvonne Landry

Character Name : Brynn Wakeman

Original Name : Yvonne Landry

Gender : Female

Samuel Garland

Character Name : William Wakeman

Original Name : Samuel Garland

Gender : Male

Myles Cleveland

Character Name : Kyle Wakeman

Original Name : Myles Cleveland

Gender : Male

Andrea Frankle

Character Name : Maddie McConnell

Original Name : Andrea Frankle

Gender : Female

Mark Lynch

Character Name : Brody McConnell

Original Name : Mark Lynch

Gender : Male

Stuart Greer

Character Name : Gordon

Original Name : Stuart Greer

Gender : Male

Lara Grice

Character Name : Isabelle

Original Name : Lara Grice

Gender : Female

Cody Sanders

Character Name : Hank

Original Name : Cody Sanders

Gender : Male

Burgess Jenkins

Character Name : David Winter

Original Name : Burgess Jenkins

Gender : Male

Sabrina A. Junius

Character Name : Sarah Winter

Original Name : Sabrina A. Junius

Gender : Male

Jillian Batherson

Character Name : Janet

Original Name : Jillian Batherson

Gender : Female

Karen Yum

Character Name : Nun

Original Name : Karen Yum

Gender : Female

Afemo Omilami

Character Name : Haman

Original Name : Afemo Omilami

Gender : Male

Axel C. Cartagena

Character Name : Chilean Boy

Original Name : Axel C. Cartagena

Gender : Male

Javier Ortiz Cortés

Character Name : Monastery Cop

Original Name : Javier Ortiz Cortés

Gender : Male

Iris Martinez

Character Name : Old Chilean Woman

Original Name : Iris Martinez

Gender : Female

Axel Anderson

Character Name : Blind Man

Original Name : Axel Anderson

Gender : Male

Robert Alonzo

Character Name : Hazmat Worker

Original Name : Robert Alonzo

Gender : Male

Eddie J. Fernandez

Character Name : Hazmat Worker

Original Name : Eddie J. Fernandez

Gender : Male

Abraham Henderson

Character Name : Man Speaking in Tongues

Original Name : Abraham Henderson

Gender : Male

Felipe Febres Rivera

Character Name : Man Speaking in Tongues

Original Name : Felipe Febres Rivera

Gender : Male

Gregorio Allende

Character Name : Man Speaking in Tongues

Original Name : Gregorio Allende

Gender : Male

Sixta Rivera Romero

Character Name : Woman Speaking in Tongues

Original Name : Sixta Rivera Romero

Gender : Male

Rafael Fuentes Negrón

Character Name : Padre Bonilla

Original Name : Rafael Fuentes Negrón

Gender : Male

Michelle L. Clarke

Character Name : Townsperson (uncredited)

Original Name : Michelle L. Clarke

Gender : Male

Sierra Lyn Duncil

Character Name : Townsperson (uncredited)

Original Name : Sierra Lyn Duncil

Gender : Male

Lisa Marie Dupree

Character Name : Teacher (uncredited)

Original Name : Lisa Marie Dupree

Gender : Female

Carol Dupuy

Character Name : Townsperson (uncredited)

Original Name : Carol Dupuy

Gender : Female

Louis Dupuy

Character Name : Townsperson (uncredited)

Original Name : Louis Dupuy

Gender : Male

Stephanie Honoré

Character Name : Secretary (uncredited)

Original Name : Stephanie Honoré

Gender : Female

Cody Juneau

Character Name : Prof. Katherine's Class Student (uncredited)

Original Name : Cody Juneau

Gender : Male

Kevin Lorio

Character Name : LSU Lecture Student (uncredited)

Original Name : Kevin Lorio

Gender : Male

Ross Rouillier

Character Name : College Student (uncredited)

Original Name : Ross Rouillier

Gender : Male

Brian Tester

Character Name : Tourist in Chile (uncredited)

Original Name : Brian Tester

Gender : Male

Kimberly Whitfield

Character Name : LSU Lecture Student (uncredited)

Original Name : Kimberly Whitfield

Gender : Male

Ashley Wilkes

Character Name : Townsperson (uncredited)

Original Name : Ashley Wilkes

Gender : Male

Reviews

T

The Movie Diorama

@themoviediorama

2021-06-23

The Reaping harvests souls of the religiously devoted by subjecting them to this. “What hath God wrought?”. If ever there was a tagline that would instantly persuade audiences to leap up from their sofas, drive to the nearest cinema complex and purchase a couple of tickets, it’s this one. Sure, using a phrase from the Book of Numbers (as opposed to Exodus which is the primary plot device of the film...) certainly sets the religiously inclined tone, that eventually dissolves into the plagued river of blood but more on that later. It also indicates the unimaginative stupidity that ensues, leaving logic and science behind for a faith-based apocalyptic tale that is in need of some serious stoning. A professor in debunking miracles is invited to investigate a “river of blood” in the nearby town of Haven, but is quickly ensnared in an apocalyptic mystery. Whilst not the worst horror film in the existence of cinema, with a tepid schlocky tone that somewhat juxtaposes the devoted Christian ideologies presented, yet is so inexplicably dumb that it will leave you questioning why such a film was created in the first place. Its initial introduction commenced with much promise. Science against religion. Simple logical explanations explaining what many describe as religious miracles. Yes, it’s relatively on the nose and misses the point of acquiring faith, yet remained an interesting direction for the first half that managed to conjure up various problematic conversations. Hot off her Oscar win, swanky Swank muddles through this unusual mystery with much trepidation, choosing not to believe that the plagues of Egypt condemning Haven are in fact coincidental, offering scientific explanations. Algae bloom for the “blood river” that has the consistency of red-dyed water (sorry not sorry...). Infections terminating frogs, that is never explained how they fell from the sky, but whatever. Flies consuming the flesh of the frogs, and you get the idea. She remains unconvinced throughout these biblical mishaps, and provides an interesting angle. Well, that is until about halfway through when she switches from being Bill Nye the Science Guy to Pope Francis of the Vatican. Suddenly she has faith, despite her tragic backstory clumsily spliced with the main plot, and holy reaping balls do events get crazy. CGI locust infestation, satanic cult crazes and a thunderstorm of fire that incinerates life in a matter of seconds. It went from a minor science experiment to absolute chaos, quicker than a snap of your fingers. The change of pace is so jarring and bewildering, that when the predictably obtuse third act arrives you’re stunned into silence. The tantalising debunking approach now plagued by, well, the plagues. The mystery is ham-fisted and makes no sense whatsoever. Constant flashbacks providing clues, more like clear answers mind you, were choppy and fragmented. It’s not scary in the slightest. Main characters are expended and forgotten about almost instantly, a shame considering Elba was decent as always. And what’s Rea’s purpose in this? No seriously. Except for providing basic exposition, he seemed pointless in this endeavour. A very minuscule part of my soul wants to like this for being the barking mad mystery that it is. To an extent, it is watchable if you know to turn your brain off and devour all the spiel on religious provocations, despite the interesting first act. It has this surreal allure, making each watch tolerable. But then I think back to the last thirty minutes and I then really want to experience all ten plagues for myself. Incomprehensibly ludicrous. What hath God wrought you ask? This.

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Wuchak

@Wuchak

2021-07-06

_**Intriguing first act gives way to dull second act, but decent ending**_ Released in 2007, "The Reaping" is a about a former ordained missionary who's now a professor who debunks supposed miracles around the world (Hilary Swank). She and her assistant (Idris Elba) venture to a bayou town where, amazingly, the ten plagues of Exodus are manifesting (!). David Morrissey plays their host in the town while AnnaSophia Robb plays the 12 year-old focal point of the plagues. Are the plagues real or can they be scientifically explained? If they're real, who's the source, God or the devil? This is a haunting mystery horror film rather than a monster/slasher movie, so if you're looking for the latter don't bother. That said, this is an extremely well-made production. The visuals of the various plagues are awesome, particularly the bayou turning to blood, the locusts and fire raining from the sky. Moreover, Swank looks super sharp in the manner of Raquel Welch (neither are my type, but who can deny their looks that kill?). Elba is a likable partner and Morrissey seems creepy from the get-go. As for AnnaSophia, it's clear even at 12 years of age that she was gonna morph into a curvy cutie. Where the movie goes wrong are elements of the story/script. It starts out good and is intriguing for the first 45 minutes or so, but then the next 30 minutes seriously lag. When the plot twist is revealed in the last act it turned me off the first time I watched the film, but I was braced for it with my second viewing and was able to accept it. The ending, while cartoonish, is spectacular in the manner of the end of "Raiders of the Lost Ark." So this is a solid mystery/horror movie, but it could've been better if they worked out the kinks in the screenplay, like the draggy second act and unsavory plot twist. The film runs 99 minutes and was shot in St. Francisville, Louisiana (the bayou town), Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, Shreveport & New Orleans, Louisiana, as well as San Juan, Porta Rico (the opening sequence) and Austin Texas. GRADE: B-

J

JPV852

@JPV852

2024-07-28

Watchable enough supernatural horror (in the vein of The Omen I guess), there's not a whole lot that was memorable save maybe for the finale. Hilary Swank felt like she was mailing it in as I didn't have much emotion in spite of her character's tragic background while Idris Elba, as great of an as he is, didn't make much of a mark and felt wasted. Can't say I was once scared but in fairness, these type of horror movies rarely do much for me. **2.75/5**