The Reaping

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The Reaping

Promotional poster for The Reaping
Directed by Stephen Hopkins
Produced by Richard Mirisch
Bruce Berman
Steve Richards
Erik Olsen
Susan Downey
Herb Gains
Joel Silver
Robert Zemeckis
Written by Carey Hayes
Chad Hayes
Brian Rousso
Starring Hilary Swank
David Morrissey
Idris Elba
AnnaSophia Robb
Stephen Rea
Music by John Frizzell
Cinematography Peter Levy
Editing by Colby Parker Jr.
Tod Feuerman
Distributed by Warner Bros.
Release date(s) April 5, 2007 [1]
Country Flag of United States USA
Language English
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The Reaping is a religious/thriller film due to be released on April 5, 2007, starring Hilary Swank, David Morrissey, Idris Elba, AnnaSophia Robb and Stephen Rea. The film was directed by Stephen Hopkins for Warner Brothers and Dark Castle Entertainment. The music for the film was scored by John Frizzell.

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Since her family was tragically killed, Katherine Winter (Hilary Swank) has battled against religious faith, including her own. The former Christian missionary has become a university professor and a world-renowned expert at refuting religious phenomena. When Doug (David Morrissey) approaches her to investigate events at a small Louisiana town that appears to have been struck by the ten Biblical plagues, she accepts the challenge. With everyone in the town pointing to a little girl named Loren (AnnaSophia Robb) as the source of the dark forces that threaten the community, Katherine’s investigation turns even more bizarre. As she begins to have difficulty explaining the occurrences with scientific evidence, she realizes that she may have to look deeper within herself and reclaim her faith if she is ever to understand the omens that surround her.

Filming for the movie took place in and around Baton Rouge, Louisiana. When Hurricane Katrina appeared midshoot (August 26, 2005), the production of the film was suspended for one week. Producers considered shooting in another city, but decided that Louisiana needed the economic benefit of the movie being shot there.[citation needed] When Hurricane Rita struck around September 24, 2005, the production stuck it out in Baton Rouge, shutting down early for only one day. Luckily, the Baton Rouge Metropolitan Area was not hit very hard by either of these storms.

The score was originally written by Philip Glass, and went as far as the recording. However, the producers weren't completely satisfied and decided to give it another try. John Frizzell was then brought in to compose a new score.

R for violence, disturbing images and some sexuality.


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