: Neil Genzlinger praised the promising setup but found the script became "bogged down" in Robinson's "tediously crass" character.
: Offered a more positive take, stating that Craig Robinson’s "filthy flair" carries the film and makes it worth watching for its goofy humor. Content Warnings Rapture-Palooza
: The couple enlists the help of family and a "lawn-mowing zombie" (Thomas Lennon) to thwart the Antichrist and save themselves from eternal damnation. : Neil Genzlinger praised the promising setup but
: Following the Rapture, those left behind deal with "new normal" horrors including blood rain , flaming meteorites, and foul-mouthed talking crows. : Following the Rapture, those left behind deal
: Includes Ana Gasteyer, John Michael Higgins, Paul Scheer, Rob Huebel, and Thomas Lennon. Critical Reception
Critical reviews were generally mixed to negative, often highlighting a disparity between the talented cast and the execution of the material:
Rapture-Palooza (2013) is a low-budget, R-rated supernatural dark comedy directed by Paul Middleditch and written by Chris Matheson. Set in the aftermath of a religious apocalypse, it follows a young couple in Seattle who must navigate life on Earth after the "worthy" have ascended to heaven. Plot & Premise