This is another horror movie I saw after 12 midnight, and that might have affected how scary it was. (meaning I might have been too tired to think it was scary) I actually remember laughing when it started raining frogs. :3 I've definitely seen better and scarier horror movies, but I don't doubt many people found it scary. (I saw this when I was 13 I think)
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The Reaping
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Not age appropriate for kids under 15, age appropriate for kids over 99; suggested age 16. -
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Common Sense says
Violent thriller has dark religious themes.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 16–18
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What Parents Need to Know
About The Reaping
Parents need to know that this ominous, religious-themed thriller has lots of violent scenes, many involving children. Images include a river of blood, dead fish and frogs (some beset by maggots and flies), dead children's bodies and bones, a rape scene (cut into close ups and made confusing because the victim is drugged), the ritual sacrifice of children, scary shadows in creaky houses, faces covered with oozy boils, bloody walls and floors, a mural of a lynching, suicide, locusts attacking men, and flames shooting from the sky. Characters discuss faith and skepticism, and there's a little bit of drinking and some swearing (including at least one "f--k").
Read our full review by Cynthia Fuchs
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about how the film uses scary "religious" imagery. In general, what messages does the movie send about faith and religion? Can you think of other horror movies that deal with religious issues? Why do the two often go hand in hand? Families can also discuss how the movie simplifies the split between religious faith and science (for instance, in the explanation of miracles).
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- I rate this title on for age 13 and give it
Not extremely scary for older teens~
- I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it
- I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it
good
i liked this kovie. the end was a little confusin but whatever.
- I rate this title off for age 17 and give it
tv needs cleaning up trash is filling the airwaves
- I rate this title off for age 13 and give it
Violent, scary movie is only suitable for mature teens and adults
My 11-year-old child was so scared of this movie, that he ran out of the theatre in tears. It is very violent and scary. No one under the age of 16 should see this movie.
- I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it
Reaping is a decent horror movie, but it should be PG-13...
Why the MPAA made this R is beyond me... it's the basic teen horror, yet better. Hilary Swank is (as usual) fantastic, and this movie really makes you think (as crazy as that sounds.) Go see this movie if you're a middle schooler and up and enjoy like I did!
- I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it
Not too shabby!
"The Reaping" was very biblical, violent, scary, and kinda iffy when it came to sexual stuff. It wasn't too bad, as long as you can stand to see a little girl (Annasophia Robb) be totured and alienated throughout the film, see horrific images of the main character's (Hilary Swank) trip as a missionary to Sudan, see quick rape-ish scenes, and see other violent, scary images through the entire movie. I liked it, even though I hid my eyes alot. And the ending was GREAT.
- I rate this title iffy for age 17 and give it
Not that bad, I say
A lot of critics probably think this movie sucks, but I thought it was one of Swank's more memorable performances. The story was actually quite good, if you look at it closely enough. Our heroine has to look deep inside to find the strength to do this kind of battle. I will admit, it runs just a little bit long but other than that, it was pretty easy to look at for the most part.
- I rate this title on for age 13 and give it
Ver y Intresting::)
This was a really great movie. It`s the kind of movie you haft to be patient and wait for things to fall into place. It`s totally worth it though.
- I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give it
not a bad horror film
It had a few jumpy moments and a few screams. It wasn't a bad movie overall. I heard the f-word once, and I thought the "rape" scene was just a sex scene- I couldn't tell she was being raped!! It looked like she was enjoying it. Weird....
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