The Harvest

2015 "First the Fall, then The Harvest."
6.1| 1h44m| NR| en| More Info
Released: 10 April 2015 Released
Producted By: 120dB Films
Country: United States of America
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Maryann moves in with her grandparents after she's orphaned. Desperately lonely, she sets out to befriend a neighboring deathly ill, bed-ridden boy, despite the outright disapproval of his mother. Maryann's persistence pays off, however, and during a series of secret visits she gradually uncovers some seriously sinister goings-on in the house.

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Linbeymusol Wonderful character development!
Sexyloutak Absolutely the worst movie.
Frances Chung Through painfully honest and emotional moments, the movie becomes irresistibly relatable
Billy Ollie Through painfully honest and emotional moments, the movie becomes irresistibly relatable
Nigel P This is the story of Andy (Charlie Tahan), a young man confined to a wheelchair and apparently getting weaker. It is also the story of his weak-willed father Richard (Michael Shannon), and Maryann (Natasha Calis), the new neighbour about Andy's age. Reeling from the loss of her parents (she lives with her grandparents), she makes a friend in Andy. This is also the story of Andy's horrendous mother Katherine (Samantha Morton), ostensibly over-protective of her dying son but far, far more than that.Maryann is unresponsive and ungrateful to her grandparents (Leslie Lyles and Peter Fonda), so it is easy for them to believe it when Katherine suggests, with a smile, the girl may have behavioural problems. Her friendship with the lad is a heartfelt one, marred only by the mischief all children are guilty of. Certainly it is undeserving of Katherine's wrath. It's during such a mishap that Maryann, hiding in the basement, discovers a dark secret.This increasingly disturbing story is expertly directed by John McNaughton, who handles the onslaught of revelations and horror in spellbinding fashion. Initial cruelty is revealed to mask a far more sombre situation. Not entirely unlike Kathy Bates from 'Misery (1990)', Morton gives Katherine a measured stillness, a dangerous sense of calm (often with her trademark tiny smile), so that when her anger does erupt, it is extraordinary. This is an engrossing, quite disturbing production, with terrific acting, especially from the juveniles.
Leofwine_draca CAN'T COME OUT TO PLAY - originally titled THE HARVEST - is a great example of movie mis-selling. Looking at the DVD box you'd be forgiven for thinking that this was a supernatural horror either about psychopaths, devil worship, or an evil entity residing inside a family home. In reality it's about none of those things, rather this is a psychological thriller about a couple of maladjusted parents and the disabled and lonely son they care for.The film is directed by John McNaughton, who made the infamous HENRY: PORTRAIT OF A SERIAL KILLER back in the 1980s. That was an example of edgy, independent film-making, whereas CAN'T COME OUT TO PLAY is strictly by-the-numbers Hollywood fare. I was mainly interested in watching it because Michael Shannon plays the father, although he doesn't have very much to do here other than play the usual kooky character and he's a bit more restrained than usual. By contrast, I wish Samantha Morton had been more restrained; her character is larger than life here and her acting suffers for it.The film is quite slow paced although the child angle of the story is refreshing and reminded me of THE SECRET GARDEN, of all things, at some points. Sadly it gets less and less believable as it goes on, closing with one of those ridiculously contrived and clichéd climaxes that Hollywood knows and loves. It's a sour end for a film which occasionally promises much but delivers nothing out of the ordinary.
MrGKB ..."The Harvest," John "I made Michael Rooker a star" McNaughton's first feature film in over a decade (not counting a smattering of TV work), and even pros like Michael "Bug" Shannon and Samantha "Control" Morton can't save it from itself. It's the sort of thriller that fades from memory within a few days; even the twist isn't that interesting in the long run. It's a stylistic choice that only accentuates the rickety structure of coincidence that moves the plot along to its Wagnerian conclusion. Nonetheless, I didn't dislike "The Harvest" so much as wished it had somehow been better. Rachel "Fruitvale Station" Morrison's DP work is solid, George S. "Austin Powers" Clinton's score works well, and Bill "Body Double" Pankow's editing is on the ball, and the acting is acceptably convincing from all concerned. No, the nuts and bolts of the film are all reasonably solid; it's that doggone script.Ultimately, "The Harvest" doesn't provide much in the way of emotional nutrition, but at least it's not another McHollywood CGI burger. Notch another up for Sturgeon's Revelation. Your life won't be made better watching it, but it won't be made worse, either. I know that's damning with faint praise, but so be it.
Kaat1220 Spoiler Alert!Am I the only person with a brain here? Why was Andy (the teen boy) kidnapped at birth? It cannot be to harvest the organs for a child that did not yet exist. The boy in the basement cannot be more than 8 years old. Even if he looks younger because he is ill, that is still a stretch. He cannot be older than the teen we've been seeing. Now, had they kidnapped the older boy recently, that would work. However, not since birth. It is impossible . . .As strong as the performances are in this film. I cannot get past this major error. Which is why I give it half of what I would have.