‘Evil has descended…’
The Covenant is a 2017 supernatural horror film directed by Robert Conway (Krampus: Unleashed; Krampus: The Reckoning; Exit to Hell) from a screenplay co-written with Owen Conway and Christopher R. Smith.
The movie stars Monica Engesser (Krampus: The Reckoning), Clint James (The Encounter), Owen Conway (Exit to Hell), Sanford Gibbons (Tombstone) and Maria Olson (I Spit On Your Grave: Deja-Vu).
Plot:
After the tragic deaths of her husband and daughter, Sarah Doyle moves back to her childhood home with her estranged brother, Richard. It’s not long before Sarah begins to experience supernatural phenomena of a violent and hostile nature.
Bewildered and desperate, Richard enlists the aid of a paranormal investigator who confirms that Sarah has become possessed by a powerful demon. Together, the three men will go to battle to save Sarah’s soul…
Reviews:
“As in Blatty’s work, evil is very real in the world of The Covenant—down right seductive, in fact. However, it lacks Blatty’s Catholic vision of love and sacrifice overcoming the worst cruelty and depravity. For consumers, it is an okay time-killer, but for aspiring horror filmmakers, it is time well spent as potential cast scouting.” J.B. Spins
“While the film is never actually scary, it does go to some very unsettling places, dealing with some disturbing taboos that set it apart from the usual possession flick formula.” UK Horror Scene
Filming locations:
Globe, Arizona
Release:
The film was available On Demand from February 7, 2017, via Uncork’d Entertainment. It should not be confused with the 2006 film The Covenant, directed by Renny Harlin.
