The Reaping (DVD, 2007)

'The Reaping' is another very respectable studio horror; reflective of the 1970's 'The Exorcist' & 'The Omen'. The movie has artistic presentation amidst intelligence and style; laiden with ferociously-spellbinding cinematography which promotes the weight and severity of the actors and events unfolding straight out of the pages of The Bible's Revelations describing The Days of the End Of The World.
'The Reaping' provides a great deal of intensity while never becoming a standard exploitation film; quite scary due to Director Stephen Hopkins's tendency toward shooting the actors in suffocating close-ups, which engulf your viewing and force you into the scenarios. With some jittery hand-held camerawork; you can immediately feel the disorientation as events unraveling the World unfold; and with dream sequences & joltingly evil sound-effects the audience has the inability to slumber (if you think you might nap during this shocker).
The story tales of Katherine Winter (Hilary Swank), a once religious woman who lost her faith when her husband and daughter were murdered while doing Missionary Work. Now Katherine's job is debunking Miracles by finding scientific explanations for them; adamant that they are not 'Miracles'. But Katherine will soon be encountering genuine 'Acts of God' — or perhaps 'Satan' — that cannot be explained away by algorithms and textbooks.
Her path to redemption begins and ends in a southern town of 'Haven', where a series of Biblical Plagues are underway — and for which Katherine and her colleague can find no scientific explanation. Similarly portrayed by John Carpenter in 'Prince of Darkness'; the film makes a persuasive argument for spirituality and intellect as equally necessary and compatible concepts.
'The Reaping' holds even heavier-handed interest in it's formulaic presentation — while never betraying Carpenter's vision that paived it's way.
In the hands of Hopkins and 'House of Wax' writers Carey and Chad Hayes, serious theological inquiry is entrancing; with storytelling that is multi-dimensional. Filmmakers begin with details about Katherine's work that make us understand her works — (we see her clomping around in waters taking pictures, as she dismisses away seemingly baffling events).
Once the 'New Events Transpire'; plagues arise as sequences rush together over stretches of time. Dynamic horror set pieces for each of the plagues materialize. The 'Question of Faith' is expressed heavily as the events do present unexplained by Katherine. A lot of dialogue about the Existence and Nature of God arise, as Katherine begins a spiritual transformation she will need if she is to prevent; or stop; the Events Dooming 'All Time'.
To the last frame, scare and tension will not let you go. Very provocatively and enthralling performances drive this shocker through to it's mesmerizing shocking finale.
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This is an Excellent movie and great twists and turns in it. It will keep you guessing. Worth the money to own because it is one you will want to watch more than once. I have watch this movie 4 times already.

Katherine Winter is a former Catholic missionary that lost her faith on God after losing her daughter and her husband in Sudan, sacrificed by the locals that blamed them for the long drought. Presently she investigates religious phenomena with the intent of debunking them, finding a scientific cause for the event. She is invited to go to the small town of Haven, in Louisiana, where the river turned into blood after the death of a boy. After her arrival, each of one of the ten biblical plagues happens in the location dazing Katherine, who discloses the evil secret of the dwellers.

A Great Movie Worth the money i paid for. A must for your collection. Hilary Swank gives a outstanding performance...
{Mrs Puman}

The storyline in this movie will have you wondering the whole time you are watching it. The events that all took place in this movie were actually following what was written in the bible. It made me think about what would really happen if something like this really did occur. The acting was very good and I would rate it an A, the storyline in this movie had you guessing all the way until the final minutes, very well written an A+. The graphics/action scenes/special effects was very good as well an A+. Overall I would rate this movie an A+. Thanks

I loved the movie. It was different, not like others I've seen similar to it. I usually don't buy thriller/horror type movies...If you've seen it once then its pointless to watch it again. Yet I will be watching this movie and showing it to my friends

This movie starts as any other scary movie would. Kind of boring, trying to lead up to the real reason for all the bad things happening. It has a main character who lost her faith in God and the Bible when She lost her child while trying to help with a serious plague that attacked a country. She then makes it her mission to find the scientific reasoning to every "miracle" that happens, until she gets a call from a small town that the river has turned to blood. Her partner, who goes to church every sunday and believes in the Lord after being shot several times and lives, goes with her, and the movie plays out the 10 signs that the Bible talks about. They all are lead to believe that its a little girl who is the Devil's child who started the signs, but there is a serious twist to the story!!! I seriously loved this movie, and after it was over, took a look back into my own life, and how much I have lost some faith. I am not preaching by no means, but seriously, guys, this movie will give you goose bumps and have you re-evaluating your faith in God. This movie got 5 starts from me!!!

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This is a Great Thriller Horror Movie with not alot of blood, but a Great Plot, Great Actiing with Great Special Effects that makes it as good as the Exorsist or Better..Great Story Plot & Great Actors. A Big Twist or Test of Mind at end of the Movie, Great one to Collect & Keep.

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At times disturbing, but suspenseful and ultimately a good movie. Makes you think...I am not a fan of Hillary Swank, but she did a good job with this movie. The best character was the man who played Ben (sorry, I forgot his real name).

this was a great movie but the fact that on the specail features tey say that there are scientific reason for what happened mad me mad cause u should not question the bible or god but the movie was great

This movie was very catchy from the begining.From the very begining you are trying to put a puzzle together in figuring out whos the good or bad people in the story.This really puts a new twist to the 10 biblical plagues. The movie is really about finding the truth, I have watched this 2 more times since buying this dvd.For me, it's one of those movies that I can't get tired of watching!If you love watching a thriller movie, you have to watch this one, you will not be dissapointed.

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I always like sci-fi movies, specially the battle of good and evil. This movie kept me guessing until the end, it was great!

I do not think that this was a good movie for hillary swank. Even though it was supposed to be scary, it wasn't.

LOCUSTS SWARN.RIVERS TURN TO BLOOD. FIRE RAINS FROM THE SKY. ARE YOU PREPARED FOR THE REAPING? THERE ARE THE 10 BIBLICAL PLAGUES SEEM TO BE RECURRING.THE PLAGUES ARE COUNTING DOWN AND TIME IS RUNNING OUT.

I bought the movie called The reaping. I got the movie really fast shipping. It was package really well.

This was another compelling movie, Because this is from the Bible. I love movies like this. It is a true learning experience for me and one I will always deeply cherish.

Even thought I saw sold a bootleg here, the matter was correct. I own this movie. It is an one time visit to the theater movie. Some I can watch two or more. The actor's did well, they had points about the bible, but not in deep detail. A woman lost her love for God, being that he child was killed. And that is how most are, not willing to give thier best to God. But anyway, she show's passion to gain another child trust. Her and her buddy set out to find out why things are happening in a small town. One believes in God and his will the other will find out in time to come.

love the direction the movie goes, its not cheap and predictable like the horror sci fi scene is these days..best movie since chronicles of riddick

I was disapointed in this movie. It didn't hold you interest. I wouldn't waste your money unless you can get it really cheap.

I literally went to the movie store for like a week straight waiting for this movie to be in for rent. And let me tell ya...somebody should have slapped me in the face instead! This movie was a terrible letdown. I mean I almost fell asleep several times, seriously.

BACK IN THE DAY DID YOU EVER SEE THE "SEVENTH SIGN" WITH DEMI MOORE? THIS IS A MORE MODERN VERSION OF THE SAME THING. THE SIGNS OF THE END OF THE WORLD SUCH AS RIVERS TURNING INTO BLOOD, LOCUSTS, ETC. PREDICTABLE AND OK TO RENT BUT WOULD NEVER BUY IT.

I thought the movie was great. Interesting plot and great acting, especially Swank. The events that unfold as the movie goes on are very surprising and keeps you guessing till the end. And a great surprise ending tops it off. Definitely worth watching, but I'd probably rent before I buy.