Dramatically presents the seal judgments of revelation, the importance of christs redemption, and the cost of discipleship during persecution. A thief in the night ends with the big reveal that it was all a dream, but still a prophetic dream. This is a great series and full with so much truth. A distant thunder 1978 is a drama, scifi movie starring patty dunning and sally johnson. She meets and marries a young man and her life seems great, until one moment she.
The prodigal planet endtime films the a thief in the night series was a true pioneer in christian cinema. More cringe inducing acting in the second installment of the mark iv end of times series. A thief in the night, a distant thunder, image of the beast. It was movies like a thief in the night, a distant thunder, the image of the beast. Massive improvement over the first film though like that its still overly preachy and too talky. The story of the tribulation and the end times continues. This action, suspense thriller finds patty living as a fugitive, trying. Nov 27, 20 thief in the night and the other films that followeda distant thunder 1978, image of the beast 1981, and the prodigal planet 1983all take place in this postrapture world, and though all of the films are low budget, there is a clear directorial and narrative maturation that happens over the 11year life of the series that is.
The prodigal planet endtime films the a thief in the night series was a true pioneer. Nov 12, 2015 a distant thunder 1972 the first of the 4 movies that makes up a thief in the night series. Carlisle russ passed to be with the lord on august 19, 20 at his home. A distant thunder aka a thief in the night ii aka a thief in the night ii. A distant thunder 1972 the first of the 4 movies that makes. For you yourselves know perfectly that the day of the lord so comes as a thief in the night.
A distant thunder is a 1978 classic and is the second installment in a tetralogy, a series of four films. I saw the first part and just couldnt wait to see the second one, and know i cant wait to see the third. A distant thunder christian movie, christian film, dvd. It depicts the awesome story of the rapture and the great tribulation, as foretold in the bible. This action suspense thriller finds patty living as a fugitive, trying to hide from the ever increasing evil around her. Like a more polished estus pirkleron ormond joint, a distant thunder is the second in a series of four christian postrapture thrillers, a more evenly paced effort that manages to keep viewers hooked with the question of whether main character patty will submit to the mark of the beast. As a producer, director, writer and actor, he is responsible for more than 150 projects, touching hundreds of millions of people around the. Bible teachings are made clear as we see the seven seal judgments break loose upon the earth. This film series in all its lack luster glory supersedes present day offerings. A popular belief within evangelicalism is the position that before the end of the earth the end times or apocalypse, jesus will have a brief, unseen return, in which all the living. Join judy garbage as she digs part two of the four part christian scare film series a thief in the night from mark iv productions out of the. Pattys refusal to take the mark of the beast has led her to execution, which then flashes back.
The film is considered pioneering as it brought rock music and elements of the horror genre into the christian film industry which was largely dominated by family friendly evangelicalism. A thief in the night 1972 1 in a series of 4 a distant thunder 1978 a thief in the night 2 2 in a series of 4 image of the beast 1981 a thief in the. Russell doughten has been called the father of the modern christian movie and was a pioneer in putting christian movies on video. A distant thunder dvd released in 1977 by mark iv pictures the second movie in the end times series from russ doughten finds patty on the run as she tries to elude the evil forces of unite. A thief in the night tells the story of patty, a woman caught up in living for the present.
A thief in the night part two of the classic prophecy series. This action suspense thriller finds patty living as a fugitive, trying to hide from the ever increasing evil. Therefore let us not sleep, as others do, but let us watch and be sober. The second film in the a thief in the night series further explores the bibles prophecies about the end of days. It is the first installment in the thief in the night series about the rapture, tribulation, and second coming of christ. She is to be executed the next morning for refusing to take the mark of the beast. A thief in the night movie pack includinh a distant thunder, image. Like thief before it, a distant thunder is a film made as a preaching tool, yes, but one that was crafted with the explicit desire to render spiritual aid.
These were the first two of a series of end times films that dealt with the second coming of the christ, the rapture and the great tribulation. Rapture ready part 1 sermon by pastor dre, 2 timothy 3. A thief in the night is a short story collection and hornungs third book in the raffles series. This evangelistic video is about life after the rapture, and is a sequel to a thief in the night. Thief in the night, part ii this is the second movie in the thief in the night series. Sealed a distant thunder dvd new a thief in the night. A distant thunder is the 1978 sequel to 1972s end times film a thief in the night in which patty, protagonist of the first film, awaits execution as the film tells of her experience since the end of the first film on. A thief in the night ii a distant thunder continues to illustrate prophecy through the story of the tribulation begun in a thief in the night. With the infectiously catchydreary theme song i wish wed all been ready from which the left behind series takes its name. This time pattys been sent to a camp run by the unite awaiting to be given the mark of the beast or to be beheaded. The sequel to a thief in the night by russ doughten and featuring john walvoord, dwight pentecost and randall price. A distant thunder part 2 of the a thief in the night series. A thief in the night film the amazing everything wiki. Dvd9 a distant thunder a thief in the night ii a distant thunder continues to illustrate prophecy through the story of the tribulation begun in a thief in the night.
A thief in the night movie pack includinh a distant. This second film in the series continues the story of patty who is left living as a fugitive, relentlessly pursued and. A thief in the nightrenewed look at the end times vcy. A thief in the night 1972, a distant thunder 1978 are the first two out of fours films in the series. Patty is lying awake one night in a church basement, distraught and scared. The story of patty, a young woman caught up in living for the present with little concern for the future. Russell of carlisle, iowa was born on a stormy february 16th night in 1927 while his father. A distant thunder continues the story of patty, a young woman living in the end times referred to in biblical prophecy. A story of patty, a young woman caught up in living for the present with little concern for the future. The night of pistol pete maravich drops 68 points on the knicks hd duration.
You have been patient with me and my secular ways, however, and have tried yet again to save my immortal soul by forcing me to watch 1972s a thief in the night, the first entry in a rapturethemed film series that would include 1978s a distant thunder, 1981s image of the beast and 1983s the prodigal planet. Summary by cathy barratt for further information, including links to online text, reader information, rss feeds, cd cover or other formats if available, please go to the librivox catalog page for this recording. The second film, a thief in the night being the first. She marries a man and her life seems great, until one morning she finds her husband gone and reportings that millions of people have disappeared.
A thief in the night the classic film that features the rapture and the cost of not accepting jesus christ. Doughten appeared in all four filmsa thief in the night 1972, a distant thunder 1978, image of the beast 1980 and the prodigal planet 1983as the rev. When i was in my early teens, i went to a film evening put on by our local branch of youth for christ and watched a thief in the night and a distant thunder. This action suspense thriller finds patty living as a fugitive, tyring to hide from the ever increasing evil around her. Matthew turner, a survivalist who has an elaborate chart of the endtimes events, but does not fully believe in the bible. Russell doughten obituary carlisle, ia the des moines. Even after nearly 30 years and a fraction of the funds. Thief in the night series prophecy movies a thief in the. Patty wakes up to find that her husband has indeed been raptured.
This action, suspense thriller finds patty living as a fugitive, trying to hide from the ever increasing evil around her. Christian movies end times faith centered resources. A thief in the night and left behind collection divx. A thief in the night is a 1972 christian film regarding the rapture, tribulation, and second coming of christ though the eyes of one who has been left behind. A thief in the night is an evangelical christian film series about the rapture, tribulation, and second coming of christ. A thief in the night 1972, a distant thunder 1978, image of the beast 1981, and the prodigal planet 1983. A distant thunder focuses on the end times and the rapture. A distant thunder part 2 of the a thief in the night. Jul 29, 2017 rapture ready part 1 series contributed by pastor. This second film in the series continues the story of patty who is left living as a fugitive, relentlessly pursued and finally captured by the forces of unite, she is given a choice.
But you, brethren, are not in darkness, so that this day should overtake you as a thief. A thief in the night renewed look at the end times. Dramatically presents the seal judgments of revelation, the importance of christs redemption, a distant thunder on vimeo. Thompson, and starring patty dunning as patty myers, the main character and protagonist, along with thom rachford, colleen niday and mike niday in supporting roles. This classic drama brings to life the events of revelation.
A distant thunder is the 1978 sequel to 1972s end times film a thief in the night in which patty, protagonist of the first film, awaits execution as the film tells of her experience since the end of the first film on into her present situation. Evangelical cinema kicked off with a batshit budget. Figuring out which is the best thief in the night film is like picking your favourite sunday school class. Mar 07, 2019 you have been patient with me and my secular ways, however, and have tried yet again to save my immortal soul by forcing me to watch 1972s a thief in the night, the first entry in a rapturethemed film series that would include 1978s a distant thunder, 1981s image of the beast and 1983s the prodigal planet. A thief in the night and left behind collection divx these widely acclaimed prophecy films are a series of gripping action thrillers. This second film in the series continues the story of patty who is left living as a fugitive, relentlessly pursued and finally captured by the forces of unite, she is. For the first time elements of horror and rock music were introduced to a genre that was dominated by familiyfriendly evangelicalism.
A thief in the night dvd, 2006 for sale online ebay. Antichrist, armageddon, 666, tribulation, rapture, millennium, israel, second coming, mark of the beast, revelation, daniel, and much more. Thief in the night series prophecy movies a thief in the night, a distant thunder, image of the beast, prodigal planet at armageddon books bible prophecy bookstore. A thief in the night movie pack includinh a distant thunder. A distant thunder centers on a woman who is trying to escape the mark of the beast. The second film, a thief in the night being the first, a distant thunder continues the story of patty, a young woman living in the end times referred to in biblical prophecy. Find a thief in the night movie pack includinh a distant thunder, image of the.
The girl is telling the story of the dam and her friends. A distant thunder part 2 las hermanitas flores kingsville, tx. The acting is done well and there is a lot of suspense. Both films share a decadeslong preoccupation by evangelical filmmakers with the bibles book of revelation that goes back to another and far superior scareemtojesus series a thief in the night 1973, 70 minutes, a distant thunder, image of the beast and the epic prodigal planet. A distant thunder streaming video rental by donald w. A thief in the night is a 1972 evangelical christian film written by jim grant directed and produced by donald w. This second film in the series continues the story of patty who is left living as a. This morning i would like to speak a message that i believe the lord has placed on my heart. With patty dunning, sally johnson, sandy christen, thom rachford. A distant thunder dvd thief in the night ii new dvd drama. A distant thunder 1978 is the second installment in the thief in the night series continues the story of patty, a young woman living in the end times referred to in biblical prophecy.
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