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The Messengers

The Messengers

There is evidence to suggest that children are highly susceptible to paranormal phenomena. They see what adults cannot. They believe what adults deny. And they are trying to warn us.

20075.71h 30m

Overview

When the Solomons trade in the craziness of big-city life for the quiet of a North Dakota farm, little do they expect the nightmare that follows. Soon after arriving, teenage Jess (Kristen Stewart) and her younger brother see terrifying apparitions and endure attacks from a supernatural source. Jess must warn her disbelieving family before it is too late to save them.

Directed by Oxide Pang Chun
Written by Todd Farmer, Mark Wheaton
Produced by Jason Shuman, Lou Arkoff, Robert Tapert
Box OfficeBudget: $16.0MRevenue: $55.1M

Top Cast

Kristen Stewart

Kristen Stewart

Jess

Dylan McDermott

Dylan McDermott

Roy

Penelope Ann Miller

Penelope Ann Miller

Denise

John Corbett

John Corbett

Burwell

Dustin Milligan

Dustin Milligan

Bobby

William B. Davis

William B. Davis

Colby Price

E

Evan Turner

Ben

T

Theodore Turner

Ben

Brent Briscoe

Brent Briscoe

Plume

Jodelle Ferland

Jodelle Ferland

Michael Rollins

Themes & Keywords

child murdernorth dakotalittle boyrural areasunflowerravendeath threat

About The Messengers

The Messengers is a mystery, thriller, horror film released in 2007 exploring themes of child murder, north dakota, little boy, rural area, sunflower, raven. Directed by Oxide Pang Chun, it stars Kristen Stewart, Dylan McDermott, Penelope Ann Miller. When the Solomons trade in the craziness of big-city life for the quiet of a North Dakota farm, little do they expect the nightmare that follows. Soon after arriving, teenage Jess (Kristen Stewart) and her younger brother see terrifying apparitions and endure attacks from a supernatural source. Jess must warn her disbelieving family before it is too late to save them.

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