Great film and while I suppose it's hard to call it a horror the story is good. I honestly think the poor reviews are because it's about God and people hate it, then the over religious nuts will be offended so leaves little room for people who just enjoy a good film. If your not a religious nut or someone who condeems a film because it's has God in it and actually shows good in people then you will enjoy this film.

Guilty pleasure of mine!

"Bless The Child" - Holy Thrills, Unholy Chills, and a Divine Child. "Bless The Child," a 2000 millennium religious-based horror flick, is like a Sunday sermon with a devilish twist. The film doesn't reach the divine heights of "The Omen," but it's a serviceable entry in the genre, like a less-then-holy communion wine. This time, there's no Antichrist making his grand entrance, but rather, a child handpicked by the big guy upstairs to bring the flock back into his fold. Of course, Satan's not one to sit idly by, so he dispatches one of his minions to find the child and put an end to this holy disruption. The concept is intriguing, but it's as though the filmmakers threw a handful of twists at the wall to see what stuck. Some tighter structuring and fleshing out of the supernatural elements would've made this a heavenly horror experience. The cast does their best with what they're given, with robust performances abound. Rufus Sewell's Eric Stark needed to be slightly more ominous and sinister. Moreover, Kim Basinger's Maggie O'Conner could've used a bit more physical and emotional presence in her battle with the forces of darkness. The direction and pacing are commendable, with some visually captivating shots that add a layer of intrigue. The special effects, considering the time, hold up well. The CGI rats may look like they've had a bad fur day, but those red eyes are positively chilling. One of the best FX is the smoky flying demons, fluttering ominously around and driving the dark apostles to commit vicious and atrocious crimes. And let's not forget the impressive spectacle of Satan's grand entrance, assembled from millions of red-eyed rodents. In conclusion, "Bless The Child" is a delightful slice of hocus pocus that won't make you repent for watching it. It's an excellent choice for a cosy evening in the dark, snuggled up with your love and a steaming coffee. So, frantically grab your holy water and popcorn, and let the religious rollercoaster take you for a unique spin.

I understand that this isn't an award-winning film and may not be everyone's cup of tea, but I don't understand some of the negative reviews. I feel people are taking it too seriously or are perhaps offended by the message. I enjoyed this film a lot, it's a fun thriller with good acting and a decent storyline. There's not much else I require when it comes to this genre. Rufus Sewell and Angela Bettis were especially great, Bettis is really underrated. As long as you're not expecting a Meryl Streep film, I recommend it!

This movie has worst VFX .

Effective enough but nothing new.

This was not original at all. It was entertaining though. Like Stigmata (1999) was a copy of The Exorcist (1973) this was a copy of The Omen (1976). In places it is very tame which is disappointing - a little more violence would have been great. It was slick as well and the ending was rubbish. Not especially scary but it is dramatic and thrilling.

i love this movie!!!

I can see why the the low score as the movie does question the moral relativity of post modern thought. But it is a entertaining movie if you like cult or religious horror. The score is so aggressive it makes you wonder if the premise of the film is accurate.

The special effects were very corny, taking me right out of the movie, which was also completely unscary.

Im not down For this religious shit

Silly and not scary. Barely tolerable in the background while doing something else.

I love this movie. I've watched it a hundred times.

It's kind of like the anti-Omen. This movie is so ridiculously hokey that you spend most of your time rolling your eyes. The few little bits of enjoyment you get are from laughing at the terrible acting and script. This movie is boring and forgettable. So forgettable in fact that I had forgotten I had even watched it... LAST NIGHT! There isn't a single thing I can say positive about this movie. I remembered liking it when it came out in theaters, that's why I re-watched it, but this was just bad.

Quite scary and odd.

This is a truly horrible film. Simplistic characterization (oh no, scary 'gothic' kids!), comical special effects (which were just as comical in 2000), stilted acting, and an underdeveloped idea. I love horror films, thrillers, and generally anything with religious undertones in the storyline and this film fell short on every single note it tried to hit. Don't waste your time on this one; it deserves to be ignored.

***Due to the recent RT changes that have basically ruined my past reviews, I am mostly only giving a rating rather than a full review.***

Dang. I thought this was gonna be scary. but no it was more than that. it was a freak comedy.

Really awful, the script is so laughable, and fake it makes this actually funny all the way through.

i really love this movie