The Harbinger
Seen it?2022 | 114 min | Thriller, Mystery, Drama, Horror
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (92% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had almost no lasting buzz and soft box office. 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
- A natural pick for people who enjoy a knot in their stomach and anyone who enjoys a good scare. Best watched without your phone in hand.
- The mood
- Scary.
- The pace
- Builds dread steadily, at 1 hr 54 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
- Not ideal if you just want to unwind.
A family moves their troubled daughter to a small town, where people suspect she is responsible for a series of mysterious deaths. Fearing something evil followed them, the tormented parents must do whatever it takes to save their daughter.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
92% on Rotten Tomatoes
- 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 11K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Will Klipstine
- Madeleine McGrawRosalie
- Irene BedardFloating Hawk
- Teal RedmannDr. Emily Warren
- Steve MonroeJohn
- Kate LuybenClaire
- Will KlipstineDaniel Snyder
- Vincent DuvallDetective Tracy Hennings
- Jamie BozianHarlan Lester
- Amanda MacDonaldTheresa Snyder
- Brandon Van VlietActor