The Visitation (2006)

User Rating:

5.0/10   

Director:

Robby Henson

Writers:

Brian Godawa (writer)
Frank Peretti (novel)

Genre:

Drama | Horror | Mystery | Thriller

Tagline:

Everyone has their demons

Plot:

The Visitation reveals a small town torn apart by supernatural events involving a mysterious stranger and his unsolved past.

Plot Keywords:

Dog | Small Town | Car Accident | Grave Digging | Possession

Cast

Martin Donovan	...	Travis Jordan
Edward Furlong	...	Brandon Nichols
Kelly Lynch	...	Morgan Elliot
Randy Travis	...	Kyle Sherman
Richard Tyson	...	Sheriff Brett Henchle
Ellen Geer	...	Mrs. Macon
Joe Unger	...	Matt Kiley
Priscilla Barnes	...	Dee Henchle
Noah Segan	...	Michael Elliot
James Horan	...	Tall Man
Lew Temple	...	Deputy Tommy Smalls
Hillary Tuck	...	Darlene Henchle
Lin Ciangio	...	Nancy Barrons
Leikos	...	Max
Frank Clem	...	Nevin Sorrell

MPAA:

Rated PG-13 for mature thematic material, violence/terror and disturbing images.

Runtime:

103 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Certification:

USA:PG-13 | Australia:M | Singapore:NC-16 | Finland:K-15 | Portugal:M/16 | Netherlands:12 | Norway:15

Filming Locations:

Visalia, California, USA

Company:

Namesake Entertainment

Goofs:

Revealing mistakes: While reading the date on a grave marker, one of the characters says, "May 13. That's nine years ago today", implying that the scene is taking place on May 13 of the current year. However, the corn in the fields is far too tall (easily over 6 feet) for that time of year.

Quotes:

man in store: He droped down out the sky like a steel bomb like Kapow

Surprisingly not bad...

I rented this movie recently. I never read the original novel, but I knew of Frank Peretti's works. Honestly, I wasn't expecting anything great, but I must say I was surprised to find the film pretty good. Not earth shattering good, but quite a decent flick. For a low-budget, direct to DVD supernatural thriller, I think it's a step above the usual. Quality wise the acting, direction, and special effects is better than most faith based films like "Left Behind". The mystery element to the plot is what kept me watching. Trying to figure out what's happening is what I think helps drive the story. There is suspense, but it's not really too scary. However, I would recommend parents to watch this film with children under 13. I think the PG-13 rating is quite appropriate for the film's content. In the end, "The Visitation" is overall a good picture. Nothing I would buy, but something worthwhile to rent. Recommended.