The Visitation (2006)

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

Director:

Robby Henson

Writers:

Frank Peretti (based on the novel by), Brian Godawa (screenplay)

Stars:

Martin Donovan, Edward Furlong, Kelly Lynch

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
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

Storyline

In Antioch, the former Father Travis Jordan lost his faith on God three years ago when his beloved wife was murdered and the criminals never found. Suddenly, miracles happen in the little town: the son of the newcomer and veterinary Morgan Elliot survives a car accident without a single scratch; Travis's dog Max revives after being buried; a paraplegic walks; a wounded woman and her father with brain tumor heal. In all the events, three men wearing black were seen, and then the unknown Brandon Nichols claims to be Jesus Christ. The local population worships Brandon, while Travis and Morgan feel that something is wrong and conduct an investigation, disclosing that evil has possessed the dwellers.

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Plot Keywords:

faith | stranger | small town | miracle | supernatural | 

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Taglines:

Everyone has their demons

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Genres:

Horror | Thriller

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

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

Details

Official Sites:

Twentieth Century Fox Film [United States]

Country:

USA

Language:

English French

Release Date:

2009 (France)

Also Known As:

A Visita

Filming Locations:

Visalia, California, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$2,500,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Namesake Entertainment, The Total Living Network, Signal Hill Pictures

Technical Specs

Runtime:

103 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Goofs

After the man working in the church falls off the ladder and gets up, the ladder is standing up again.

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Quotes

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

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Soundtracks

"Coming Home"
Written by Lesa Hardy and David Bergeaud

User Reviews

so disappointed

the book is awesome, potentially life changing. the movie captures probably 1/8th of the content of the book. the book is about "doing church" and contrasting that with having a relationship with Christ. Its sharp and wise observations of people and their organizations alternately enlighten and bring tears. I've wanted my wife to read the book for a long time and watching the movie together sent the completely wrong message. so many characters and stories are missing only to focus on the weakest part: the actual supernatural activities of the false "Christ". The background stories are what make the book so powerful. I can understand that they would make the move too long and actually push the film into another genre, but I was disappointed at what was actually there.