Reaper
Reaper

Reaper

2008Movie26 minEnglish

When the Grim Reaper suffers a mid life crisis, his good pal Jesus is at the ready with a therapy referral.

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IMDb6.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes55%
Metacritic52/100
Google Users68%
Director: Kevin SmithGenres: Comedy, Fantasy, Horror

Plot Summary

When slacker Sam Oliver discovers his parents sold his soul to the devil at birth, he's forced to become a bounty hunter for Hell. Each week, Sam must hunt down escaped souls from Hell using a customized "weapon of the week" and return them to the underworld. His "normal" life is constantly interrupted by demonic demands and the struggle to maintain relationships.

Critical Reception

The film received mixed reviews from critics, who praised its dark humor and creative premise but found its execution to be uneven. Audiences were divided, with some appreciating its cult potential and others finding it too derivative or lacking in substance.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its unique concept and darkly comedic tone.
  • Criticized for an inconsistent plot and underdeveloped characters.
  • Seen as a cult film with potential, but ultimately flawed.

Google audience: Google users generally appreciated the film's originality and humorous elements, with many enjoying the supernatural premise and the performances. However, some found the story to be somewhat predictable and the overall execution lacking.

Fun Fact

The character of the Devil, played by Ray Wise, was originally conceived as being much younger, but the filmmakers decided to cast an older actor to give the character a more authoritative and weathered feel.

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