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The Church

  • 2018
  • PG-13
  • 1h 21m
IMDb RATING
2.7/10
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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
    2.7/10
    209
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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)
    Shaun Paul Costello
    Shaun Paul Costello
    • Daniel Greene
    Meghan Strange
    • Wicked Family Mother
    Kenneth McGregor
    • Deacon Williams
    Ameerah Briggs
    Ameerah Briggs
    • Trustee Board Member
    Victoria Gates
    Victoria Gates
    • Jennifer Lawson
    Daniel Wyland
    Daniel Wyland
    • Andrei Arcos
    Marcia Myers
    Marcia Myers
    • Board Member
    • (as Marcia C. Myers)
    Keith Stallworth
    Keith Stallworth
    • Simon Adu
    Joe Barlam
    Joe Barlam
    • Auctioneer
    Jack Hoffman
    • Brett Hoffman
    Holly Zuelle
    Holly Zuelle
    • Veronica Leeks
    Peter Mason
    • Ghost Husband
    Wesley Green
    Wesley Green
    • Auctioneer
    Sarkis Ninos
    • Police Officer
    • Director
      • Dom Frank
    • Writer
      • Dom Frank
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    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.
    1mnejadsafavi

    Almost worst movie ever

    The cast was disastrous. They are seem to be amateurs, even school kids can do better. And even though the plot was childish, it may offend some religious people. For me, it was just a terrible way to waste my time watching it.
    1hjelmbjerg

    Bad

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

    Want to get even with someone?

    Make them sit thru this movie. There are no bright spots in this one.
    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.

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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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