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The Pope's Exorcist

2023 · 103 min

A pulpy, gravelly exorcism romp that pairs jump-scare possession theatrics with a wry, scooter-riding priest and a conspiratorial Vatican chase.

Directed by
Julius Avery
Genres
Horror, Thriller
Starring
Russell Crowe, Daniel Zovatto, Alex Essoe
Tagline
Inspired by the actual files of Father Gabriele Amorth, Chief Exorcist of the Vatican.
Overview
Father Gabriele Amorth, Chief Exorcist of the Vatican, investigates a young boy's terrifying possession and ends up uncovering a centuries-old conspiracy the Vatican has desperately tried to keep hidden.

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Directed by
Julius Avery
Genres
Horror, Thriller
Starring
Russell Crowe, Daniel Zovatto, Alex Essoe
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Tone
  • darkstrength 2 of 3
  • tensestrength 2 of 3
  • campystrength 2 of 3
  • earneststrength 1 of 3
Pacing
measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • faith
  • corruption
  • guilt
  • redemption
  • conspiracy
Places
  • single country house
  • big city
  • countryside
Era
period
Audience
adult
Form
  • true story
Content intensity
  • Gore mild
  • Language mild
  • Violence strong
  • Sex mild
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Action4
Horror6
Humour4
Realism6
Romance1
Tension6
Darkness7
Complexity4
Emotional weight5

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Genres
horror, thriller
Directed by
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Written by
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Starring
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Music
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Cinematography
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Runtime
103 min
Country
United States of America
Languages
Fulah, German, Italian, Latin, English, Portuguese, Spanish

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