The Shack is a Christian novel by Canadian author William P. Young. The novel was self-published but became a USA Today bestseller, having sold 1 million copies as of June 8, 2008. It was the No. 1 paperback trade fiction seller on The New York Times Best Seller list from June 2008 to early 2010. In 2009 it was awarded the "Diamond Award" for sales of over 10 million copies by the Evangelical Christian Publishers Association.
Top Reviews
The Shack is a one of a kind invitation to journey to the very heart of God. With every page, the complicated do’s and don’t that distort a relationship into a religion were washed away as I understood Father, Son, and Holy Ghost for the first time in my life..” - Patrick M. Roddy, Emmy Award Winning Producer of ABC News.
Top Reviews
The Shack is a one of a kind invitation to journey to the very heart of God. With every page, the complicated do’s and don’t that distort a relationship into a religion were washed away as I understood Father, Son, and Holy Ghost for the first time in my life..” - Patrick M. Roddy, Emmy Award Winning Producer of ABC News.
When the imagination of a writer and the passion of a theologian cross-fertilize the result is a novel on the order of The Shack. This book has the potential to do for our generation what John Bunyan’s Pilgrim’s Progress did for his. It’s that good! - Eugene Peterson, Professor Emeritus Of Spiritual Theology, Regent College, Vancouver, B.C.
Film adaptation
A grieving man receives a mysterious, personal invitation to meet with God at a place called "The Shack." Nine years and more than 22 million copies later, “The Shack” has been turned into a movie. The film opens in theaters nationwide on March 3. It stars in Sam Worthington as Mack Phillips, who faces a tragedy that shakes his faith to the core. Later, Mack receives a letter inviting him to an abandoned shack in the Organ wilderness. He meets a trio led by Papa (Oscar-winner Octavia Spencer) who helps Mack better understand his tragedy, changing his life forever.
According to Young, the big screen adaptation of his book offers a positive perspective in a time of political division and doubt. “It will help start authentic conversations about faith and humanity,” he said. “God becoming human is a high view of humanity, and right now, we have a low view of humanity.”
Plot
The Shack takes us on a father's uplifting spiritual journey. After suffering a family tragedy, Mack Phillips spirals into a deep depression causing him to question his innermost beliefs. Facing a crisis of faith, he receives a mysterious letter urging him to an abandoned shack deep in the Oregon wilderness. Despite his doubts, Mack journeys to the shack and encounters an enigmatic trio of strangers led by a woman named Papa. Through this meeting, Mack finds important truths that will transform his understanding of his tragedy and change his life forever.
Crew - The Shack
| Director | : | Stuart Hazeldine |
| Producer | : | Brad Cummings & Gil Netter |
| Executive Producer | : | Mike Drake |
| Co Producer | : | Lani Netter |
| Writer | : | William P. Young |
| Screenplay | : | John Fusco, Andrew Lanham & Destin Daniel Cretton. |
| Music Director | : | Aaron Zigman |
| Cinematography | : | Declan Quinn |
Cast - The Shack
| Sam Worthington | As | Mack Phillips |
| Octavia Spencer | As | Papa |
| Radha Mitchell | As | Nan |
| Tim McGraw | As | Willie |
| Ryan Robbins | As | Emil Ducette |
Official Trailer of The Shack
In Theatres
The Shack is now playing in theatres from March 3rd, 2017. In the United States and Canada, The Shack opened on March 3, 2017, was projected to gross around $10 million from 2,888 theaters in its opening weekend. It made $850,000 from Thursday night previews and $5.5 million on its first day. It went on to open to $16.1 million, finishing above expectations.
‘The Shack’: Film Review
The Shack, the story of a grief-stricken dad coping with the death of his daughter. In the film, Oscar winner Octavia Spencer plays God. She says the film presents a message of inspiration and faith. Mack Phillips (Sam Worthington) doubts the existence of God after his daughter is kidnapped and killed, but he ends up having a life-changing experience: He spends the weekend with the Holy Trinity, as personified by three people (including Octavia Spencer). There's no iffy language, drinking/smoking, or sex, but there are some disturbing scenes. Two children nearly drown while camping one requires CPR and a young girl goes missing and is presumed dead. The movie has inspiring messages about everything from seeking help/counsel to processing grief in a healthy way to the power of forgiveness. That said, the ideas related to God's role in people's lives will particularly resonate with Christians/those open to faith-based questions. Read Full Review in Hollywood Reporter.
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