The Blood of Jesus
Seen it?1941 | 57 min | Music, Drama, Fantasy
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- A natural pick for people who like the lights on afterwards and people who'll be humming afterwards. The scares come from the creaks and shadows as much as the jumps. Fans of Crossroads should feel right at home. The music is woven into the story, not just laid on top.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Gives its people room to develop, at 57 min. Short enough for a weeknight.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1941: an older pace and style.
- Skip it if you need something light and fast tonight.
Housewife Martha dies after her husband Razz's shotgun inadvertently discharges. The congregation gathers at her bedside to pray for her recovery, and during this period, an angel arrives to take Martha's spirit from her body, but she is tempted by the slick Judas Green, an agent for Satan.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 10K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Spencer Williams
- Cathryn CavinessSister Martha Ann Jackson
- Spencer WilliamsRazz Jackson
- Juanita RileySister Jenkins
- Reather HardemanSister Ellerby
- Rogenia GoldthwaiteThe Angel
- James B. JonesSatan
- Frank H. McClennanJudas Green