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The Exorcism
They were making a cursed movie. They were warned not to. They should have listened.
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.
- Original title
- The Exorcism
- Language
- EN
- Country
- US
- Budget
- $22,000,000
- Revenue
- $12,610,418
JPV852
Jun 22, 2026 · via TMDB
Not hard to see why this sat on the shelf for a few years but what is surprising is the studio sunk more money to salvage this dreadfully dull supernatural horror film. Not entirely sure why Russell Crowe was in this unless he just wanted to try new things and maybe was bored or something. Also interesting to see Sam Worthington falling to third billing behind Ryan Simpkins. The third act is just laughably bad. **1.5/5**
letsreviewmovies
Jan 28, 2025 · via TMDB
The Exorcism is more of a psychological drama than a straight-up horror film, and that’s where it finds its strength. Russell Crowe delivers a compelling performance, and the film’s exploration of addiction, guilt, and redemption gives it emotional weight. However, as a horror movie, it doesn’t quite hit the mark. The scares are minimal, the supernatural elements lack depth, and the finale feels too familiar. If you’re in the mood for a character-driven story with a sprinkle of horror, The Exorcism is worth a watch. Just don’t expect to be sleeping with the lights on afterward.
TheSceneSnobs
Aug 26, 2024 · via TMDB
I didn’t have high expectations for The Exorcism, and my initial confusion about whether it was a sequel to Russell Crowe's other exorcism movie from last year (The Pope's Exorcist, 2023) didn’t help. However, the first two acts of the film were surprisingly intriguing. The atmosphere and the mysteries being built throughout the story captured my interest, creating a sense of foreboding that kept me engaged. The film does an excellent job of establishing an eerie atmosphere that is both unsettling and captivating. The cinematography and set design contribute to a sense of creeping dread, with dimly lit rooms and shadowy figures that add to the tension. Russell Crowe delivers a strong performance as an aging actor who appears to be descending into madness—or possibly possession. His portrayal is nuanced, capturing the uncertainty of a man who doesn’t know if he’s losing his grip on reality or being overtaken by something more sinister. For instance, his interactions with other characters, such as a skeptical priest and a concerned family member, are laced with a growing sense of unease, effectively building the tension. Crowe’s gradual shift from confident to increasingly erratic is one of the film’s highlights. Unfortunately, the film falls apart in the final act. What had been a carefully constructed narrative devolves into chaos, with the story’s conclusion feeling completely disjointed from what came before. The final scenes abandon the atmospheric tension in favor of over-the-top action and special effects, which undermine the psychological horror that had been so carefully built. The ending offers no satisfying resolution because nothing about it makes sense. The carefully crafted mysteries and character development are thrown aside for a conclusion that feels more like a spectacle than a logical progression of the story. This abrupt shift leaves the viewer with more questions than answers, and not in a way that invites thoughtful reflection, but rather in a way that feels frustrating and incomplete. The Exorcism joins a long line of exorcism films that have missed the mark. While it starts with promise, building an intriguing atmosphere and strong character dynamics, it ultimately fails to deliver a cohesive or satisfying narrative. The final act’s departure from the established tone and story structure highlights the film’s inability to maintain the tension and mystery it initially sets up. Overall, The Exorcism is a film that had potential but ultimately falters. Russell Crowe’s performance and the initial atmospheric build-up are commendable, but the film’s chaotic and nonsensical final act leaves much to be desired. As another entry in the exorcism genre, it fails to stand out and instead becomes yet another example of a film that starts strong but loses its way, leaving the audience disappointed and disconnected.
MovieGuys
Jul 16, 2024 · via TMDB
Oh dear, poor Russel Crowe. He's a more than decent actor, so its a shame to see him in a film this uninspiring. Washed up alcoholic actor with PTSD (as a result of church based child abuse) takes on the lead role of priest in an Exorcist horror film, only to become the subject of his own demonic horror. Its not a great premise to start with not helped at all by its grim back drop of a struggling actor father, with a long suffering daughter, who is forced to adopt a parental role. Its more depressing and sad, than terrifying, adding to the generally leaden vibe, this flick gives off. The limited upsides include above average acting and production values, including special effects. In summary, if you have seen The Omen or The Exorcist, you have effectively already seen what is on offer here, just done a whole lot better.
CinemaSerf
Jun 20, 2024 · via TMDB
Clearly the Pope wasn't so impressed with Russell's last outing as his exorcist so abandoned the project to some new producers who have decided he might do better as an dissolute actor ("Anthony") cast to play a priest who is an exorcist. Unbeknown to him, though, we know that the studio set is home to a malevolent spirit - who saw off his predecessor (or perhaps he just volunteered) - and is now determined to cause more mischief. Luckily, director "Peter" (Adam Goldberg) has engaged the services of a real priest (David Hyde Pierce) to authenticate the clerical aspects of the film as "Anthony" and co-star "Joe" (Sam Worthington) find their efforts constantly disrupted by his increasingly vivid dreams, lots of bursting light bulbs and the tiniest bit of Satanic body-bopping. There's really nothing at all to recommend this to anyone. It's not original, nor is it funny. The acting is wooden and it appears to have been written by someone who extensively studied the Janet & John book of dog-collar horror and thought it would make an entertaining film. Neither big name here do themselves any favours, and it ends, weakly, not a moment too soon. Perhaps an October/Halloween release might have served it better, but otherwise this is just a derivatively poor exercise on how the mighty have fallen.
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Anthony Miller
Ryan Simpkins
Lee Miller
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Chlöe Bailey
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Kevin Williamson
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Danny Bensi
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