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In Theaters Now
- 2024
- R
- Vertical Entertainment
- 1 h 35 m
- 2024
- R
- Vertical Entertainment
- 1 h 35 m
Summary Anthony Miller (Russell Crowe) is a troubled actor who begins to unravel while shooting a supernatural horror film. His estranged daughter, Lee (Ryan Simpkins), wonders if he's slipping back into his past addictions or if there's something more sinister at play.
Directed By: Joshua John Miller
Written By: M.A. Fortin, Joshua John Miller
In Theaters Now
- 2024
- R
- Vertical Entertainment
- 1 h 35 m
- 2024
- R
- Vertical Entertainment
- 1 h 35 m
The Exorcism
46
3.1
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Summary Anthony Miller (Russell Crowe) is a troubled actor who begins to unravel while shooting a supernatural horror film. His estranged daughter, Lee (Ryan Simpkins), wonders if he's slipping back into his past addictions or if there's something more sinister at play.
Directed By: Joshua John Miller
Written By: M.A. Fortin, Joshua John Miller
Where to Watch
Top Cast
Metascore
Mixed or Average
Based on 20 Critic Reviews
46
20% Positive
4 Reviews
4 Reviews
75% Mixed
15 Reviews
15 Reviews
5% Negative
1 Review
1 Review
Metascore
Mixed or Average
Based on 20 Critic Reviews
46
20% Positive
4 Reviews
4 Reviews
75% Mixed
15 Reviews
15 Reviews
5% Negative
1 Review
1 Review
The pacing can be too stately, but an impressive ensemble working through a surfeit of good ideas compensates for the lack of jump scares.
While some creepy and unsettling events are in the film, none truly rise to a level most would recognize as horror. There are a few minor jump scares, but this film lives in its own realm.
By Charles Kirkland Jr.
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User Score
Generally Unfavorable
Based on 27 User Ratings
3.1
11% Positive
3 Ratings
3 Ratings
22% Mixed
6 Ratings
6 Ratings
67% Negative
18 Ratings
18 Ratings
User Score
Generally Unfavorable
Based on 27 User Ratings
3.1
11% Positive
3 Ratings
3 Ratings
22% Mixed
6 Ratings
6 Ratings
67% Negative
18 Ratings
18 Ratings
I don’t know what everybody’s barking about. I thought this was alright. The script is a bit week and that seems to be the general complaint about this film, but I think Russell’s performance kept me tuned in, and I thought David Hyde Pierce played an interesting role here - certainly a far departure from his famous Niles Crane character that we’ve all grown to love. So my final thoughts?? This film has its own unique visual appeal to it - not the greatest film but I don’t think it was as bad as what everyone is saying.
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Crowe’s performance is The Exorcism’s saving grace. His dedication to crafting a character whose struggles he wears on his sleeve elevates the lackluster horror elements that are consistently on display, but that don’t do much for the overall story.
The darker the movie gets, the less there is at stake, and the more that Crowe seems to be going through the motions of trying to save not his soul but his career.
By the climax, The Exorcism is buried in plot points that obscure whatever the power of Christ is compelling us to do.
[Miller] is a far better director than he is a writer though, and the film is crisply, thoughtfully made, at the least looking like it belongs on the big screen.
The tone of “The Exorcism” is deadly serious, but one wonders if the premise might have worked better as a scary comedy rather than as a scary drama.
I'll give it 3/10 just for the daughter's acting. The plot is very thin and jumps about and the acting is generally poor. I almost couldn't wait for it to end - quite boring! Not recommended.
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Clunky and poorly paced, plus it seemed like a third of the film was missIng.
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Russel Crowe literally folded like a paper in front of everyone, and they all moved like it was nothing. I have seen many "denials" in horror so movies can continue, but this one was one of the top ones. Sorry but no.
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I'm not exactly sure what I just watched. Started out decent but slowly turned into a mess.
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Production Company
Miramax,
Outerbanks Entertainment
Release Date Jun 21, 2024
Duration 1 h 35 m
Rating R
Website
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