Crawlers Christian-review
So … Crawlers is one such movie that will blow your mind. Survival horror, in a near-future setting—it’s the year 2030, and America? It’s over. Just devastation. The zombie pandemic has taken over everything. Highways, malls, small streets, or big cities—everywhere there are only zombies. Only a few people are running away, in search of a safe place where there is a little life left.
In the middle of this story are teen characters—Joey, Tom, and Rachel. Teenage boys who set out for a place in Mexico named “El Santuario del Sur.” Hearing it, it seems to be a safe zone. A plateau-type place, surrounded by stones, where zombies can’t reach. But as these people reach closer to that place, the sanctuary also starts to seem a little sick. I mean, zombies are dangerous, but humans have also become no less creepy. And the mental pressure? It is of a different level. Survival does not mean just saving yourself from zombies… You also have to save yourself from your own people.
Now, if you watch this film with a little Christian lens, you can see some deep symbolic things. Like choices, justice, good vs evil—all that Bible-core vibe. But the backdrop? Pure dark world. Violence, death, despair… darkness everywhere. Romans 8:22 comes to mind—“All creation is groaning.” Literally everything is screaming here. Running toward a sanctuary feels like a human being running toward his spiritual refuge—like running toward God (Psalm 18:2 vibes). But yes, the movie itself doesn’t say anything like that. Zero mention of God. Only survival, and that too with shattered trust at every second.
And yes, if we talk about violence then forget PG-13. Zombies are not slow walkers here. They are fast. Rabid. They will attack you in complete madness. And humans? He too comes out in full betrayal mode. Some scenes are so raw that it might disturb you if you are a little sensitive or spiritually soft. Graphic, gory, emotionally draining. This film is not something to be watched after Sunday school, just saying.
Spiritually speaking, this world in which crawlers are set feels God-less. No hope. No redemption arc. Not even a shadow of a divine plan. Everything rests on human strength and useless promises. And in this, sacrifice and courage come out at some places—which brings to mind James 1:2-4… that faith grows from trials. But that too is subtle, you will have to zoom in to find it.
Bottom line? Crawlers is a ride that is dark, heavy, and uncomfortable too. It is a dangerous blend of horror, action, and sci-fi. If you are looking for an uplifting message, you will be tempted to watch it. But if you are a fan of dystopian horror, and want to explore a little darkness, then this film can be a test for you. Just keep a little discernment is important-because it is not for everyone.
