This terrific set features three of the “Pray” movies: “Pray” which is the first one, “Pray 2” and finally “Pray 3D”.
In the first one the foundation of the series is laid. As a Christian “thriller” type film, this movie would serve as a great film for junior high/high school youth groups. The movie has normal teenage themes while keeping up with the thriller aspect throughout the entire film. This is not recommended to younger children due to the “scary” feel of the movie and its slant toward teens. In the beginning of the film, it indicates that the movie itself is based on actual events, so this could be used as an educational movie to show teens the importance of praying; and that sometimes, God will be the only one you have to talk to, and God wants you to ask Him for help.
Next we have “Pray 2”. This is a story of suspense in which a young woman who is both wife and mother is kidnapped from her home and kept in a tiny barn. She manages to escape and goes on TV to share her Christian testimony about how God protected her and brought her out of the ordeal. Soon, she is being pursued once again and when her dog is attacked at home, a clue is left regarding the mystery. The story concludes with a twist at the end.
Although there are a few frightening moments in the story, there is also a great scene in which a pastor ministers to a young man at a campfire about his concern for his spiritual life. The story has some nice moments and is a mystery which will have the viewer cheering for Laurie Curtis, the young woman who is kidnapped. It also illustrates a great spiritual truth by film’s end.
In “Pray 3D” the suspense thickens. For those who love suspense stories, this is the one for you. In “Pray 3” a storm isolates the Curtis’ family home and as Mom and Dad are out and a babysitter watches the children, a man in a mask watches the people in the home and then makes plans to capture them.
In one nice scene which takes place during a storm a woman shares with a frightened child that she always read her favorite Bible verse as a child when she was scared. This series will keep the viewer on the edge of his/her seat. We are pleased to award it our Dove Seal for ages twelve and above. This series might encourage you to…well, pray!