I have been a long fan of well done religious horror movies and The Reaping, staring Hilary Swank, fits nicely into this group.
Playing a skeptic miracle debunker, Swank goes to a small town in the south and tries to uncover the source of mysterious plagues that are happening, similar to those of the 10 Plagues of Old Testament. It’s a fast paced, well written film with many twists and turns that will keep you guessing every step of the way.
In the past I have been disappointed that there isn’t more accuracy when it comes to religious movies in Hollywood. It sometimes seems as if its done on purpose, just so the bible isn’t validated in some small way, or at least represented with integrity. But this movie does a good job of remaining “religious” in subject matter, while at the same time, it tells a completely different story than a biblical one. So, its not a Passion of the Christ or even a John of the Apocalypse. This is a movie about Satan and his desire to destroy, pervert and lie to discredit the truth of God.
In my opinion, it is a well done movie and I would give it the Two Star Steve Recommendation. With star quality acting, great scenery and film work, you can’t go wrong with this great example of the hidden evil that lurks in every small town across America. If you’ve got some time on your hands, this would be a sure bet.