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The Church

  • 2018
  • PG-13
  • 1h 21m
IMDb RATING
2.8/10
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The Church (2018)
In this twisting, heart-pounding thriller, the minister of a once vibrant, landmark Baptist church, now struggling to survive, is the sole hold-out in a decaying Philadelphia neighborhood earmarked for gentrification.  But ultimately, the preachers steely resolve to preserve his familys evangelical legacy in the community and dwindling congregation dissolves under relentless pressure from his status-seeking wife and greedy church leaders.  Lured by cash bribes and promises from unscrupulous developers to establish a flashy mega-ministry elsewhere.

Soon, the spirits of congregational members deeply wronged of centuries past, stirred from the disquiet of their graves by the remorseless trespasses of another generation, begin to make their displeasure known. As the sinners, abruptly and inexplicably bound within the confines of the sanctuary, begin to fall prey to unseen and ominous forces, they must all re-examine their choices and bow to the will of the covenant, only to reveal the righteous among them.
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The pastor of a landmark church is the sole hold-out in a Philadelphia neighborhood earmarked for gentrification. But soon, the spirits of congregational members past begin to make their dis... Read allThe pastor of a landmark church is the sole hold-out in a Philadelphia neighborhood earmarked for gentrification. But soon, the spirits of congregational members past begin to make their displeasure known. Who are the righteous among them?The pastor of a landmark church is the sole hold-out in a Philadelphia neighborhood earmarked for gentrification. But soon, the spirits of congregational members past begin to make their displeasure known. Who are the righteous among them?

  • Director
    • Dom Frank
  • Writer
    • Dom Frank
  • Stars
    • Clint Howard
    • Bill Moseley
    • Lisa Wilcox
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  • IMDb RATING
    2.8/10
    210
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    • Director
      • Dom Frank
    • Writer
      • Dom Frank
    • Stars
      • Clint Howard
      • Bill Moseley
      • Lisa Wilcox
    • 17User reviews
    • 12Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Clint Howard
    Clint Howard
    • Alexander James…
    Bill Moseley
    Bill Moseley
    • Pastor James
    Lisa Wilcox
    Lisa Wilcox
    • Joan Laurels
    Winter Williams
    Winter Williams
    • Elizabeth Haines
    • (as Ashley C. Williams)
    Meghan Strange
    • Wicked Family Mother
    Shaun Paul Costello
    Shaun Paul Costello
    • Daniel Greene
    Holly Zuelle
    Holly Zuelle
    • Veronica Leeks
    Kenneth McGregor
    • Deacon Williams
    Keith Stallworth
    Keith Stallworth
    • Simon Adu
    Daniel Wyland
    Daniel Wyland
    • Andrei Arcos
    Victoria Gates
    Victoria Gates
    • Jennifer Lawson
    Joe Barlam
    Joe Barlam
    • Auctioneer
    Matthew Nadu
    • Ronald Lawson
    Michael Connolly
    • Joseph Moore
    Alexis Phillips
    Alexis Phillips
    • Wicked Family Daughter
    David Boorboor
    • Real Estate Agent
    Ameerah Briggs
    Ameerah Briggs
    • Trustee Board Member
    Deitra Leak
    Deitra Leak
    • Melanie Banks
    • Director
      • Dom Frank
    • Writer
      • Dom Frank
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    User reviews17

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    2jwjboston-15638

    Time wasted

    The overall storyline MIGHT have had potential, but: 1) Acting is really bad, all the way around 2) Special effects are not even as good as a mediocre1970s Saturday afternoon matinee.

    I think with decent writing, the storyline could have had a chance, but inspiration was obviously lacking on their parts.

    There's really not much more to say except please don't waste your time looking for anything in this hour-and-a-half waste of film that might actually redeem it or the actors. It's just not going to be there. You'd have a better time getting your teeth cleaned or changing your automobile's wiper blades.
    2daviddevilliers54

    Don't watch if you're a religious person

    First thing's first, if you're a religious person, don't watch this movie. It WILL offend you. Other than that, this movie alone is meh. While there was a lot of potential in this movie, with the idea of using a corrupt church as the ultimate evil, I feel this movie could've been so much more. This movie is a hard miss because it doesn't execute its potential well.
    3humble77

    Why, just why!!!

    Whomever rated this movie a 10 must have been in it. The storyline was pretty good but that's about it. This movie had potential but the special effects were horrible and the acting was laughable.
    1hjelmbjerg

    Bad

    One of the worst movie I have ever seen. Please don't waste your time.
    1londonaftermidnight-70932

    Well, Bill Moseley has got bills to pay too, I guess.

    If they're not going for an R rating or at least eerie atmosphere over very cheap playstation2 graphics they shouldn't have made this movie. I wasn't expecting much but when the awful digital effects started it just took me out of this movie. I still hung in there because I hate to not finish a movie, but it just got worse. The ending just doesn't make any sense and trys to make some points of being something larger taking place but utterly fails at be compelling . This movie is really boring , which is the cardinal sin of any movie.

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    • Release date
      • July 9, 2019 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
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    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
    • Production company
      • Hard Floor Entertainment
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    • Budget
      • $1,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $772,000
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $272,412
      • May 26, 2019
    • Gross worldwide
      • $772,000
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      1 hour 21 minutes
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