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The Remaining
2014 88 min United States of America PG-13 16+
★4.9
Thriller, Horror
Director: Casey La Scala
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Description
When a group of close-knit friends assemble for the marriage of Skylar and Dan, they have no idea they will witness The Rapture and face a series of catastrophic events turning the celebration into a life-or-death struggle.
US Gross:
$1.17M
Worldwide:
$1.17M
Starring
Johnny Pacar
Actor
Shaun Sipos
Actor
Bryan Dechart
Actor
Key opinion
The Remaining is generally regarded as a failed attempt to blend apocalyptic horror with religious themes. While some elements of the production design and initial premise show flashes of competence, the film is widely criticized for its derivative plot, unconvincing script, and inconsistent technical execution.
| Originality | The film leans heavily on uninspired genre tropes and a derivative narrative that recycles familiar apocalyptic clichés without offering anything new. | |
| Screenplay | The characters suffer from thin, one-dimensional writing that results in unnatural dialogue and behavior that prevents the audience from feeling sympathy for them. | |
| Production | The production design and initial visual effects sequences during the wedding scene provide a surprisingly realistic and tense opening before the quality declines. | |
| Acting | Performances are uneven, with established actors delivering solid or natural work while the writing and newcomers often struggle to maintain credibility. | |
| Direction | The technical execution is divisive; some find the direction and handheld cinematography effective in isolated moments, while others view them as amateurish, inconsistent, and visually distracting. |