Apple TVThe Reaping (2007)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 3.9
Overview
Katherine Morrissey, a former Christian missionary, lost her faith after the tragic deaths of her family. Now she applies her expertise to debunking religious phenomena. When a series of biblical plagues overrun a small town, Katherine arrives to prove that a supernatural force is not behind the occurrences, but soon finds that science cannot explain what is happening. Instead, she must regain her faith to combat the evil that waits in a Louisiana swamp.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TV
Google PlayBias Dimensions
Political: Leans Right
Diversity: Moderate
Christianity: Negative
Overview
Katherine Morrissey, a former Christian missionary, lost her faith after the tragic deaths of her family. Now she applies her expertise to debunking religious phenomena. When a series of biblical plagues overrun a small town, Katherine arrives to prove that a supernatural force is not behind the occurrences, but soon finds that science cannot explain what is happening. Instead, she must regain her faith to combat the evil that waits in a Louisiana swamp.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TVGoogle PlayDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film's narrative ultimately validates the literal truth of biblical prophecy and supernatural evil, overcoming scientific rationalism, which aligns with a traditional religious worldview often associated with right-leaning perspectives.
The movie features visible diversity in its supporting cast, notably with a Black actor in a key role. However, the narrative primarily focuses on themes of faith and supernatural events, without explicitly critiquing traditional identities or centering DEI themes.
Secondary
The film portrays a community's fanatical and violent interpretation of Christian prophecy, leading to ritual murder and widespread terror. The narrative highlights the destructive potential of twisted faith, rather than affirming its virtues.
The Reaping does not feature any discernible LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Its storyline is centered on a former missionary investigating biblical plagues in a rural town, with no elements related to queer identity or experiences.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The Reaping (2007) is an original story and not an adaptation of pre-existing material or a historical account. All characters were created for this film, thus there are no established canonical or historical characters whose gender could have been swapped.
The Reaping (2007) is an original supernatural horror film. Its characters were created for this specific movie and do not have prior canonical or historical racial depictions to be compared against. Therefore, no race swaps occurred.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
3.9
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
5.6
5.7
Critic Ratings
0.7
3.6
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