a thief in the night be a film that be generally ignore by movie fan at large due to it low budget ( which be obvious ) and it subject matter the rapture of true christian church and the fate of those leave behind . nevertheless and it be a gripping story that hold the viewer and definitely make him or her review their relationship with jesus christ . it touch everyone show even a pastor who preach the word and but do not believe it and know exactly why he be leave behind . this movie and and it sequel distant thunder and be must see movie . even with the new left behind series come out and tell the same story with a much high budget and the impact be still the same a thief in the night break the ground of this genre and will always be remember .