The Crate

Mayor Winters and Jim Lesinger go on a fishing expedition, discovering a mysterious Crate. With the help of some hunters, the Crate is retrieved and opened. A Devil Creature is released, unleashing hell upon the town of Hartfieldlane. Six kids coming back to their home town from college, take matters into their own hands to stop the evil abomination, getting picked off one by one.

Directed by Rakeem J.H. Lawrence, The Crate leans on a strong ensemble — Jim Ford, Kat Castaneda, Raymond A. Leone — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.

The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about horror titles of 2007.