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 [us]

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

Near the end the film, it jumps back and forth between two scenes, one being the vet and her son in their home, with the long-haired man outside and the other being outdoors near the farm. From the vet's home looking outside, it is daylight. In the field scenes, it is dark outside.

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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

Overall decent film, but...

From the perspective of someone who has read numerous Peretti books, including The Visitation, I have to say that I'm quite pleased to see his books coming to film. However, there was much to this one that was left out that would have drastically enhanced the movie. It ran under 2 hours and could have easily gone a bit longer with a few blanks filled such that it flowed a little better.

I think the ultimate message was maintained, but still it did leave a bit to be desired for me. I remember a similar feeling about seeing Congo after reading the book, although this movie (unlike Congo) didn't totally suck.