A Thief In The Night

Description: "The evangelical nature of this film may scare some non-Christians away from what is a true 70's B-movie classic. Filmed on location in scenic Iowa, this film even features Russell Doughten Jr. (co-producer of the 1958 classic "The Blob" and executive producer of this film) as Reverend Turner, a liberal pastor who is left behind after all the Christians disappear during 'The Rapture.' The plot follows the trials of Patty Myers, a young teenager who awakens to find that millions of people around the world have suddenly disappeared without a trace. She had the opportunity to give her heart to Jesus, but was hindered by Rev. Turner, who denies the teaching of the Rapture from the pulpit. Suddenly, Patty finds herself in a world ruled by a global organization (UNITE) controlled by the United Nations. She spends a good deal of the movie running away from armed UNITE thugs who are intent on making sure she receives "the mark," a strange 'computer code' that identifies her as one of Satan's own. This is a film that scared the hell out (quite literally, in some cases) of a good many children and teenagers during the 70's and early 80's. Endearingly sub-par acting, low-budget sets and props, horribly dated scenery and clothing, and a cheesy over-the-top film score add up to a film that should rightfully be a classic among lovers of B-movie flicks. This film spawned three sequels, "A Distant Thunder," "Image of the Beast," and "The Prodigal Planet."