The Covenant


Back during the Salem witch trials in the USA in the 1600s, some families swore an oath of silence about their powers, and survived to the present day. The firstborn child inherits the powers at 13, and they are maximised when the child turns 18. Four boys, each with powers, are in school together, when a newcomer arrives. It's not long before they suspect that he may too have powers, and this frightens them, as he is already over 18. This sets the scene for a demonic showdown, after lots of teen-friendly nudity, gross-outs, etc.

97 minutes.
No persons under 13 (Violence).
Action, Horror, Thriller.

Not currently showing on the local cinema circuit.



Credits

Cast
Steven Strait, Laura Ramsey, Sebastian Stan, Taylor Kitsch, Chace Crawford, Toby Hemingway, Jessica Lucas, Kyle Schmid
Director
Renny Harlin
ScreenplayJ.S. Cardone
Musictomandandy
CinematographyPierre Gill
EditingNicolas de Toth
Sound formatsDolby Digital, Sony Dynamic Digital Sound, DTS
Made in2006
Produced byScreen Gems Inc., Lakeshore Entertainment, Sandstorm Films

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Trailer: Small | Medium | Large

Adjusted Childcare Action Project (CAP) Report (USA)

CategoryScore (-50 to 50)
Wanton Violence / Crime
-38
Impudence / Hate
-50
Sexual Immorality
-50
Drugs / Alcohol
-1
Offence to God
-50
Murder / Suicide
50
Final score
-23

ScreenIt Report (USA)

Sex / Nudity
4
Violence
4
Blood / Gore / Gross
4
Guns / Weapons
2
Profanity
3
Alcohol / Drugs
2
Smoking
1
Disrespectful / Bad Attitude
5
Imitative Behaviour
2
Frightening / Tense Scenes
3
Jump Scenes
3
Tense Family Scenes
2
Music (Scary/Tense)
5
Music (Inappropriate)
0
Topics to talk about
3


Ratings

Scale (Max)20

What the Critics say

Cape Argus / The Star
Theresa Smith
10
Cape Times
Michael Ordoña
5
iAfrica.com
Melanie Daly
3
Mail & Guardian
Shaun de Waal
10
Sunday Times
Barry Ronge
5
Box Office
Annlee Ellingson
1
ScreenIt
5

What the People say

Internet
2249 Netizens
9

Average .. 30%

6




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