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Prey for the Devil
2022 93 min United States of America PG-13 12+
★4.9
Horror, Thriller
Director: Daniel Stamm
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Description
In response to a global rise in demonic possessions, the Catholic Church reopens exorcism schools to train priests in the Rite of Exorcism. On this spiritual battlefield, an unlikely warrior rises: a young nun, Sister Ann. Thrust onto the spiritual frontline with fellow student Father Dante, Sister Ann finds herself in a battle for the soul of a young girl and soon realizes the Devil has her right where he wants her.
US Gross:
$19.8M
Worldwide:
$37.66M
Starring
Jacqueline Byers
Actor
Debora Zhecheva
Actor
Christian Navarro
Actor
Key opinion
Prey for the Devil is largely viewed as a derivative addition to the possession horror genre that fails to distinguish itself. While some appreciate Jacqueline Byers’ lead performance and the film's atmospheric style, most critics and audiences found the plot predictable, the narrative bloated, and the execution inconsistent.
| Acting | Jacqueline Byers delivers a sincere and grounding performance that serves as the film's strongest asset. | |
| Originality | The film relies on a collection of tired genre clichés, resulting in a distinct lack of narrative originality. | |
| Screenplay | The script suffers from clumsy dialogue that unsuccessfully attempts to modernize religious themes, leading to a predictable and underwhelming conclusion. | |
| Runtime | The film’s duration feels bloated, with critics arguing that the thin plot is overextended rather than effectively paced. | |
| Production | Audiences are divided on the atmosphere; some find the aesthetic stylish and effective, while others describe the visuals as generic and forgettable. |