a very promising directorial debut for bill paxton . a very dark thriller or who really do it recommend by stephen king . this be a strong and well conceived horror tale about a devout and but demented man in thurman and texas that go on a murdering spree after get order from god to eliminate demon try to control mankind . a couple of plot twist and an eerie finale make for your money worth . most of the violence you do not really see and but still enough to double up your stomach . director paxton play the twisted man to be know a the hand of god killer . matthew mcconaughey be equally impressive a the demented man eldest son that end up tell this story to a dallas fbi agent ( power boothe ) . boothe and a always and be solid and flawless . suspenseful white knuckler . highly recommended .