Night of the Reaper
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| Directed by | Brandon Christensen |
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| Cinematography | Clayton Moore |
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| Distributed by | Shudder |
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Running time | 93 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Night of the Reaper is a 2025 slasher film directed by Brandon Christensen, starring Jessica Clement, Ryan Robbins, Summer H. Howell, Keegan Connor Tracy, Matty Finochi, Max Christensen, Bryn Samuel and Ben Cockell. The film follow a woman (Clement) who takes a job as a babysitter before finding herself being threatened. Meanwhile, the sheriff (Robbins) obtains a tape containing footage of previous murders.
Premise
A babysitter named Emily is killed by a masked figure. Subsequently, college student Deena agrees to babysit the young son of a sheriff named Rodney Arnold, who's dealing with a mystery involving snuff films delivered to him.[1]
Cast
- Jessica Clement as Deena Golding
- Ryan Robbins as Sheriff Rodney Arnold, a town sheriff and Max's father
- Summer H. Howell as Emily Golding, Deena's younger sister who was killed by The Reaper
- Keegan Connor Tracy as Elizabeth "Beth" Talbot
- Matty Finochio as Officer Butch Cassidy
- Max Christensen as Max Arnold, Rodney's son
- Ben Cockell as Chad Bolton, Willis's friend
- David Feehan as The Reaper
- Bryn Samuel as Willis Hanover, Deena's friend
- Savannah Miller as Haddie McAllister, Deena's best friend
- Susan Serrao as Sheila
- Huxley Fisher as Mark
- Isla Spencer as Marina
- Sofie Kane as Dottie
- Deborah Ferguson as Mrs. Dunham
- Blair Young as Dr. Hall
- Jocelyn Chugg as Abby
- Lonni Olson as Walt
- Drake Seipert as Connor Davis
Release
Night of the Reaper was released in the United States on September 19, 2025.[2] It is distributed by Shudder.
Reception
On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 78% of 27 critics' reviews are positive.[3] Lloyd Farley of Collider gave the film a mostly positive review, saying that (while requiring "a level of suspension of disbelief") it succeeds in "subverting expectations" and "keep[ing] the audience engaged, mystified, and on the edge of their seats."[1] Cole Groth of FandomWire gave the film a mildly positive review, calling it "a fine, 90-minute distraction that offers just enough mystery and atmosphere to keep dedicated horror fans engaged."[4]
References
- ^ a b "'Night of the Reaper' Review: This Surprising '80s-Set Shudder Horror Movie Will Shatter Every Single Expectation You Have". Collider. Retrieved September 29, 2025.
- ^ https://theholofiles.com/2025/08/28/review-night-of-the-reaper/
- ^ "Night of the Reaper". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved September 29, 2025.
- ^ ""Night of the Reaper" Review — Serviceable Shudder Slasher Lacks a Killer Instinct". fandomwire.com. Retrieved September 29, 2025.