Rapture-Palooza (2013)

Two teens battle their way through a religious apocalypse on a mission to defeat the Antichrist.

Director:

Paul Middleditch

Writer:

Chris Matheson

Stars:

Craig Robinson, Anna Kendrick, John Francis Daley

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Craig Robinson	...	The Beast
Anna Kendrick	...	Lindsey Lewis
John Francis Daley	...	Ben House
Rob Corddry	...	Mr. House
Ana Gasteyer	...	Mrs. Lewis
John Michael Higgins	...	Mr. Lewis
Calum Worthy	...	Clark Lewis
Jesse Camacho	...	Fry
Thomas Lennon	...	Mr. Murphy (as Tom Lennon)
Ken Jeong	...	God
Bjorn Yearwood	...	Little Beast
Adrianna Costa	...	Liz - Interviewer
Mike O'Connell	...	First Wraith
Darcy Michael	...	Second Wraith
Paul Scheer	...	Security Wraith

Storyline

The rapture has happened and Lindsey (Anna Kendrick), her boyfriend Ben (John Francis Daley), and their families have been left behind, doomed to endure torture on Earth. A former politician named Earl Gundy (Craig Robinson), now known as The Beast, is the Anti-Christ. But when The Beast decides he wants to take Lindsey as his wife, Lindsey and Ben most come up with a plan to defeat the Anti-Christ.

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Plot Keywords:

antichrist | apocalypse | rapture | end of the world | biblical prophecy | 

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Taglines:

A Match Made in Hell

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Genres:

Comedy | Fantasy

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for language including crude sexual references throughout, and for drug use

Did You Know?

Trivia

Filmed in Vancouver British Columbia

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Goofs

When the wraiths are smoking weed in the security hut Tyler Labines wraith is seen holding a gun. The gun contains no magazine.

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Quotes

Ben House: This shit is so pieced together, did anyone think it through?

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Crazy Credits

After the company credits and right before the start it states on screen: "This film is based on a true story."

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Connections

References The Brady Bunch (1969)

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Soundtracks

Banker
Written by Matthew Malpass and Leighton Antelman
Performed by The Cinema
Courtesy of GRAVELPIT MUSIC

User Reviews

Perfectly Droll Entertainment Dripping With Sarcasm & Random Humor

The movie does not pretend to be something it is not. Some may feel the ending fell flat and/or the actors seemed bored by the childish humor. I believe it was all very intentional.

The blatant absence of political correctness was, in my opinion, incredibly refreshing. Every now and then a good punch in the face is needed to wake up from incessant exposure to overly cautious censorship forced on us by societal standards. Words will only offend if they are allowed to do so.

Those who have a droll sense of humor, enjoy random comedy and do not have a tendency to take everything seriously, will find this entertaining. Then again, perhaps one must be exposed to copious amounts of idiocy and/or eye-rolling ignorance to fully enjoy such a dry, sarcastic treat. Whatever the case, if you can keep an open mind, I would certainly recommend this for a good laugh.

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

13 June 2013 (Cambodia)

Also Known As:

Rapture-Palooza

Filming Locations:

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Box Office

Budget:

$2,000,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Lionsgate, Mimran Schur Pictures, Mosaic

Technical Specs

Runtime:

85 min

Color:

Color