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Title: The Covenant

Date Viewed: 9/10/06

Details:

Steven Strait

Laura Ramsey

Sebastian Stan

Taylor Kitsch

Chace Crawford

Toby Hemingway

Jessica Lucas

Director: Renny Harlin

Score: -

The Review: One of the SFX company names says it all: "Sub/Par Pix." Yes, indeed.

Teen witch coming-of-age family conspiracy schtick -- with dopey SFX, mediocre acting, and a teen exploitation pseudo-horror plot. Not even any attractive stars, even though it's played out in an exclusive New England prep school with teen girls; even the (expected) steamy shower scene isn't. The only vaguely redeeming aspect (but don't hold your breath) is a slightly different view on the Salem witch phenomenon, nearly 300 years later.

Not bad imitation New England scenery from Nova Scotia & Quebec.

(10-Sep-06)

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