Biblical prophecy meets dystopian dread in this Christian end-times drama.
A THIEF IN THE NIGHT
...and there will be no place to hide.
Patty disregards the prophetic biblical warnings of the coming Tribulation. Now the truth begins to unfold. Can she escape the dramatic, haunting circumstances?
When the Rapture comes, remember to check under the bed—and your radio dial.
If you like your horror with a dash of eschatology and a side of 1970s Christian cinema, A Thief in the Night delivers. Patty Dunning anchors the film as a woman blindsided by biblical prophecy gone real, while the dystopian sci-fi elements keep the mood distinctly off-kilter. This is Christian propaganda with an apocalyptic twist and a notably haunting atmosphere.
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A Thief in the Night is a 1972 American drama, fantasy, and horror film directed by Donald W. Thompson about a young woman named Patty who faces the aftermath of the Rapture and the unfolding biblical end times.
Synopsis
Why Cult
The film dives headfirst into The Rapture, using biblical prophecy as its springboard for suspense and dystopian anxiety.
Patty Dunning's Patty is at the center, offering a rare 1970s Christian film anchored by a young woman's journey through apocalypse.
Produced outside the studio system, this film stands as an early example of independent Christian filmmaking tackling apocalyptic themes.
The presence of a shadowy group (U.N.I.T.E.) and vanished millions gives the movie an eerie, dystopian sci-fi flavor atop its religious core.
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What is A Thief in the Night about? +
A Thief in the Night follows Patty, a young woman who is forced to confront the biblical end times after millions vanish in the Rapture, thrusting her into a world of chaos and prophecy.
When was A Thief in the Night released? +
A Thief in the Night was released in 1972.
Who directed A Thief in the Night? +
A Thief in the Night was directed by Donald W. Thompson.
How long is A Thief in the Night? +
A Thief in the Night has a runtime of 69 minutes.
What genre is A Thief in the Night? +
A Thief in the Night is a drama, fantasy, and horror film.
Where can I watch A Thief in the Night? +
A Thief in the Night is available to stream on SassyFlix.