Night of the Reaper
Seen it?2025 | 93 min | Horror, Thriller
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (78% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had soft box office and little lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing and horror fans. If you loved Barbarian, start here.
- The mood
- Scary and gory.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 33 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
College student Deena visits home and is roped into babysitting. The local sheriff is mailed a piece of evidence and is led on a scavenger hunt to reveal the killer of another babysitter.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
78% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$750K worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 64K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Brandon Christensen
- Jessica ClementDeena
- Ryan RobbinsSheriff Rodney Arnold
- Summer H. HowellEmily Golding
- Keegan Connor TracyElizabeth Talbot
- Matty FinochioOfficer Butch Cassidy
- Max ChristensenMax Arnold
- Ben CockellChad
- David FeehanThe Reaper
- Bryn SamuelWillis Hanover
- Savannah MillerHaddie