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The Exorcism
2024 96 min United States of America R 18+
★4.4
Horror, Thriller
Director: Joshua John Miller
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Description
A troubled actor begins to unravel while shooting a supernatural horror film, leading his estranged daughter to wonder if he's slipping back into his past addictions or if there's something more sinister at play.
Budget:
$22M
US Gross:
$4.53M
Worldwide:
$12.61M
Starring
Russell Crowe
Actor
Ryan Simpkins
Actor
Sam Worthington
Actor
Key opinion
The Exorcism is widely viewed as a derivative horror film that struggles to provide genuine scares or a coherent narrative. While critics appreciate Russell Crowe’s committed, nuanced performance as a troubled actor, they largely agree that the film fails to elevate its uninspired premise or deliver a satisfying conclusion.
| Acting | Russell Crowe delivers a compelling, nuanced performance that serves as the film's primary anchor. | |
| Originality | The film relies on tired, overused genre tropes rather than bringing anything original to the exorcism subgenre. | |
| Ending | The plot suffers from a weak, illogical final act that abandons character development in favor of disjointed spectacle. | |
| Production | The production design and cinematography create an effective, eerie atmosphere that succeeds despite the lackluster screenplay. | |
| Theme | Viewers are split on the film's core focus: some appreciate the exploration of addiction and self-forgiveness as a psychological drama, while others find the departure from traditional horror elements boring and ineffective. |