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Official Collection
Series Freshness: Jan 27, 2026

Thief in the Night Collection

A Christian TV movie series from Mark IV Pictures Incorporated

4Movies
★ 5.5 Avg Rating

Franchise Evolution & Timeline Analysis

The Thief in the Night Collection has evolved significantly over a span of 11 years, growing from a singular narrative into a complex cinematic universe. With 4 interconnected entries, tracking the consistency of the franchise reveals fascinating trends in audience sentiment.

The "Series" Benchmark: 4.8/10

The franchise maintains a steady average rating of 4.8. While most series experience "Sequel Fatigue," Thief in the Night Collection has managed to keep its narrative quality relatively stable, with A Thief in the Night standing out as the peak cinematic achievement.

Continuity vs. Commercial Appeal

Our data indicates that while the "Release Order" is preferred for first-time viewers, the "Chronological Order" provides a much deeper understanding of the world-building within the Thief in the Night Collection. The timeline highlights a clear three-act structure across all chapters.

Timeline & Watch Order

We recommend watching the Thief in the Night Collection franchise in the following order to fully experience the narrative expansion.

1
A Thief in the Night

A Thief in the Night

1972★ 5.5ABOVE AVERAGE

Patty, a young woman caught up in living for the present with little concern for the future, awakens one day to find her husband missing and the radio reporting...

2
A Distant Thunder

A Distant Thunder

1978★ 4.6AVERAGE

Patty is lying awake one night in a church basement, distraught and scared. She is to be executed the next morning for refusing to take the Mark of the Beast. P...

3
Image of the Beast

Image of the Beast

1981★ 3.4FLOP

Third and best known entry in the Mark IV series of fundamentalist apocalypse films. Fundamentalist Christian guerrilla David helps condemned dissidents escape,...

4
The Prodigal Planet

The Prodigal Planet

1983★ 5.5ABOVE AVERAGE

About to executed by the forces of the Antichrist, a fundamentalist Christian guerrilla is rescued by an Antichrist agent pretending to be a double agent for th...

Common Questions about Thief in the Night Collection

How many movies are in the Thief in the Night Collection?

There are currently 4 movies in the Thief in the Night Collection, starting from A Thief in the Night to the latest release, The Prodigal Planet.

What is the best order to watch the Thief in the Night Collection?

The best way to watch the Thief in the Night Collection is usually in release order: starting with A Thief in the Night and ending with The Prodigal Planet. Check our timeline for the full chronological breakdown.

Which is the highest-rated movie in the Thief in the Night Collection?

According to movieMx ratings, the fans have a strong preference for A Thief in the Night in this franchise.