The Harbinger

Good movie!

Good movie!

Good movie!

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A deeply ambitious movie with a lot to say. They took big swings and delivered in unexpected ways. It's definitely not a traditional horror movie (as the trailers suggest), it's far more mysterious and eerie than terrifying. The cast is fantastic. All of the actors bring wonderful moments to life, sometimes in spooky ways and sometimes by bringing some levity to break the tension. Irene Bedard & Steve Monroe stand out for their excellent work here and Madeline McGraw has a very bright future. Will Klipstine is an intriguing and original voice and I look forward to what he will do next. I'm happy that I've been able to add this to my collection and look forward to watching it again and again.

If you like mystery, suspense and thrills then The Harbinger is your film. The opening sets up the mystery. What's wrong with the daughter? Why are they moving? Next we get to the new town with the creepy characters and strange happenings, it keeps you in suspense. There are some great jump scares that made me scream out loud! The ending brings it all together with a twist I did not see coming. The acting, story and special effects were all solid. Will Klipstine does a great job playing the dad. You truly see the love he has for disturbed daughter. Madeline McGraw was spot on as the daughter. I definitely would not want my children playing with her.

This movie has a paranormal-supernatural theme with satanic, Christian and Native American elements. The Harbinger is not an action and special effects driven roller coaster ride seeded with countless sequences of creative graphic violence. Instead this story moves forward at a gentler slower pace. There are elements of 1960's Rod Serling style of story development. Viewers impatient for intense visceral assault and dizzying effects are likely to be put off. Watching the trailer only will probably cause viewers to conclude the movie is different than it is. The sizzle mission of trailers often results in something that is nothing like the movie. I believe this is the case with The Harbinger. Is The Harbinger worthy of your time? I think so. What you'd get for your patience is a character and plot driven story where performers cannot hide behind special effects or anything else. In contrast they are given plenty of opportunity to soar or bore. For the most part the performances are strong and sometimes even memorable. Also casting for the supporting cast brought together some unique talents that genuinely contributed to the film.

Dude carries this movie. Reminds me kind of a cross between Nic Cage and Keanu. You don't know what he's up to the first half the movie. His pain over his daughter is gut-wrenching. Once we learn something (won't give spoilers) he becomes a badass and we're on board with him the rest of the way. A movie can have any kind of trinkets or mythos it wants if it has a lead character who can hold down the fort and get you there. He's got the goods. Looking forward to what he does next. He directed this, I think, so as far as him as a filmmaker I think with a lesser lead actor this movie would have felt a little long, but because he's compelling the movie felt right. I've now seen this twice after reading reviews. His performance is even better in the first half when you know what you know. Same with the other people.

Already just 3 minutes in the movie, and you can see its a b-movie. Bad acting, bad dialoque, stupid plot and i could go on. This is one of the worst movies this year. And this year has brought several bad and boring movies. This must be in the top 10. The director Will Klipstine, has only made few movies. All of them sucks. This movie is about a family who moves to a small town where everyone is weird and strange. Then we find out, that the daf sold his kid's soul to the devil. Then the dad goes to the reservation to speak to a healer to set it right. Lame and stupid plot. Watch this crap if you want to lose your money and time. Otherwise, avoid.