The Harvesting, also known as Soul Harvest, is a supernatural horror film directed by Ivan Kraljevic. The movie combines elements of folk horror and psychological tension with a story that delves into the consequences of disturbing a secluded, tight-knit community.
The plot centers around a couple, Jake and Dinah, who, along with their two children, take a trip to a rural Amish community in hopes of repairing their troubled marriage. The family seeks solace in the peaceful countryside, unaware of the dark secrets lurking in the area. As they settle in, they begin to experience eerie events, and Dinah soon learns that the town has a violent past connected to supernatural forces.
What starts as a seemingly peaceful escape quickly spirals into a terrifying ordeal as the family becomes entangled in an ancient evil that feeds on souls. The sinister force begins to possess members of the family, and their mental states start deteriorating. The longer they stay, the more they uncover the communityโs dark past and the terrifying supernatural presence that haunts the land.
The Harvesting plays on the isolation of the rural setting and the clash between outsiders and the insular Amish community, which harbors deep secrets. The film builds psychological tension as the family is trapped between reality and the supernatural, unable to escape the evil that plagues them.
While the filmโs pace is relatively slow, it focuses on creating an eerie atmosphere, with themes of demonic possession, forbidden knowledge, and the impact of disturbed history. The horror comes from the building dread and the escalating supernatural occurrences that affect the family.