The Reaping is a supernatural horror film directed by Stephen Hopkins and released in 2007. The film stars Hilary Swank as Katherine Morrissey, a former Christian missionary and religious debunker. She is approached by a man named Doug Blackwell, played by David Morrissey, to investigate a series of seemingly biblical plagues that have been occurring in his small Louisiana town.
Katherine agrees to investigate the plagues, which include rivers of blood, swarms of locusts, and the death of firstborn children. She arrives in town with her assistant Ben and begins to investigate the plagues using her scientific knowledge. However, as she delves deeper into the mystery, she begins to experience strange occurrences that cannot be explained by science.
As Katherine continues to investigate, she discovers that a religious cult may be responsible for the plagues. The cult believes that they are fulfilling biblical prophecy and are trying to bring about the end of the world. Katherine must confront her own loss of faith and fight against the supernatural forces at work in the town if she hopes to save the remaining residents from a terrible fate.
The Reaping explores themes of faith, loss, and redemption, and features intense supernatural imagery and suspenseful moments. The film received mixed reviews from critics but was praised for its strong performances and impressive special effects.