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The Covenant|Steven Strait

The Covenant

Steven Strait and Sebastian Stan
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Overview

Renny Harlin (DIE HARD 2, DEEP BLUE SEA) directs this supernatural thriller about descendants of powerful New England families. The sons of Ipswich are legendary at Spenser Academy, the local boarding school. Handsome and popular, these four teenage friends can trace their roots to the founding families of the Ipswich Colony, settled in the late 1600s. For years these Massachusetts families have harbored the secret that they possess supernatural powers. Their descendants--Caleb (Steven Strait), Reid (Toby Hemingway), Tyler (Chace Crawford), and Pogue (Taylor Kitsch)--have inherited magical powers that first manifested themselves when the boys turned 13 years old. In a nutshell, they can do anything. As they approach their 18th birthdays, they are preparing to "ascend," which means their powers will grow stronger. The downside? The magic is seductive and addictive, and causes premature aging with each use. Ringleader Caleb tries to keep his friends from using magic recklessly, but as the school year begins, strange events and a strong gut instinct convince Caleb that someone is using very powerful magic. Meanwhile, Caleb is exploring his newfound affection for transfer student Sarah (Laura Ramsey). To Caleb's dismay, Sarah becomes a pawn in a power struggle with a descendant of the fifth founding family of Ipswich, a line thought to be lost during Salem's witch trials. Is Caleb strong enough to maintain his power and keep his family and friends safe, or will he yield to this new threat and sacrifice himself? The film draws interesting parallels between the luring, addictive power of magic and the addictions real teenagers face. The sufficiently creepy setting echoes New England and sets the stage for supernatural phenomena. THE COVENANT also stars Sebastian Stan as Chase Collins, a wealthy newcomer to Spenser, and Jessica Lucas as Kate, Sarah's roommate and Pogue's girlfriend.

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Main Cast & Crew:
Renny Harlin - Director
Steven Strait
Sebastian Stan
Laura Ramsey
Taylor Kitsch
Toby Hemingway
Barbara Basia-Jasinski
Christian Baril
Jonatan Deveau
Robert Burns
Steven Crowder

Details

    Blu-Ray Disc Format
  • Format: Blu-ray (AC-3, Dolby, Dubbed, Widescreen)
  • Run Time: 97
  • Color Format: Color
  • UPC: 043396170032
  • Genre: HORROR / SCI-FI / FANTASY
  • Rating: PG-13 (MPAA) (for violence, disturbing images and some sexuality.)
  • Release Date: January 2007

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Theatrical Release Date: September 8, 2006

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