The Messengers
Teenager Jess Solomon must convince her skeptical family that a malevolent force haunting their new North Dakota farm is real before it destroys them all.
“There is evidence to suggest that children are highly susceptible to paranormal phenomena. They see what adults cannot. They believe what adults deny. And they are trying to warn us.”
Synopsis
The Solomons move from the chaos of city life to a peaceful farm in North Dakota, unaware of the horror awaiting them. Shortly after their arrival, teenage daughter Jess and her younger brother begin experiencing terrifying supernatural encounters and visions. As the threats escalate, Jess struggles to convince her family of the danger before it is too late to save them.
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Edited by John AxelradShot by David GeddesScored by Joseph LoducaDesigned by Alicia Keywan
Box Office
2007 · Box office
✅ Made its money back — grossed 3.4× its budget
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$55.1M
US & Canada: $35.4M — 64% of worldwide · International: $19.7M (36%)
Opening weekend: $14.7M — 42% of its US run. Front-loaded — most of its money arrived opening weekend.
Opening week (7-day): $17.5M — 50% of its US & Canada run.
Peak 2,528 theaters
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