Coming to theaters across the country on June 21, 2024, is the horror film, The Exorcism.
The Exorcism stars Russell Crowe, Ryan Simpkins, Sam Worthington, David Hyde Pierce and Adam Goldberg, to name a few.
Anthony Miller (Crowe) used to be a popular actor, that is until his drug and alcohol addiction made him an outcast in the movie industry. His addictions also made him abandon his wife and daughter when they needed him the most.
Miller gets the chance to redeem himself by staring in a horror film. As Peter (Goldberg), the film’s director calls it a psychological film wrapped in horror (something along those lines).
At the same time his teenage daughter returns home after being kicked out of school.
Now is the time for Tony to rebuild his career, his relationship with his daughter who resents him, as well as his life.
As they shoot the film, strange things keep happening. But it is real, or is it just Tony being delusional? To find out, check out the film The Exorcism. Look for it at a theater near you.
I’m a diehard horror movie fan. It takes A LOT to impress me. That last time a horror movie excited and terrified me was back in 2016 with Train to Busan. Most horror movies these days are more focused on being bloody disgusting or focus on sex and nudity, neither of which makes a great horror movie (in my opinion at least).
I’m rather surprised about the number of exorcism movies there are. Too many if you ask me. Most just rehash the same old stuff.
Interestingly enough, Russell Crowe already stared in an exorcist themed film not too long ago, The Pope’s Exorcist (I liked the film).
I like Russell Crowe. I think he’s a wonderful actor. He even does a great job in this film. I just hope he’s not being typecast for these types of films. He can do so much more.
I liked Ryan Simpkins, who plays Tony’s daughter Lee. She did a great job in her role because you can really sense her emotions. She made me feel empathetic towards her character.
This film has a slow burn. Most of the film is filled with jump scares, things crashing down and flickering lights – nothing too crazy in the beginning. The bulk of the action comes about mid-way into the film.
You don’t know if what is happening on the set is real, or something made up in Tony’s delusional mind, meaning is Tony’s guilt over things that has happened in the past causing him to ACT as if he’s possessed. Sort of like self fulfilling prophecy perhaps? Lee, Tony’s daughter, doesn’t know what to make of all of it either. Is her father possessed, or is he back to drinking/abusing drugs again?
The set for the film, within this film, is creepy. At least for me. It looks like a giant doll house that real live people can walk around in. I wonder if that is what a real movie set looks like?
There is a shot of a mask made to resemble Russell Crowe’s character that is almost TOO life like. I found that crazy too.
When Russell Crowe’s character is “possessed,” he’s scary. There is a scene where he’s bent backwards which was terrifying too. I would be very afraid of him, that’s for sure.
There are some pretty gruesome deaths in this film. Not for the weak at heart.
This film is dark, as in the lighting is always dark. I don’t know if it was done that way to make the film more creepy, or lighting was not really much of a thought. I personally are not a fan of dark movies. Sometimes it makes it hard to see what is really going on.
Overall I liked the film. It was slow at parts, but I can look past that. It kept my interest from start to finish. There were some “fun” scary parts that I enjoyed too. Fun for me (diehard horror fan), not so fun for those who are easily frightened.
This film is rated “R” and has a run time of approximately 90 minutes.
The film will be released by Vertical Entertainment. Be sure to follow them on social media to keep up to date on new movie releases.
Below is the film’s trailer for your enjoyment.
Kimberly
*I received a free screener for this film. There was no compensation. The opinions expressed are my own and not influenced in any way.
