The Pope's Exorcist

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The Pope's Exorcist (2023)

R 04/14/2023 (US) Horror, Thriller 1h 43m

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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.

Julius Avery

Director
Michael Petroni

Screenplay
Evan Spiliotopoulos

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Top Billed Cast

Russell Crowe

Father Gabriele Amorth
Daniel Zovatto

Father Esquibel
Alex Essoe

Julia
Franco Nero

The Pope
Peter DeSouza-Feighoney

Henry
Laurel Marsden

Amy
Cornell John

Bishop Lumumba
Ryan O'Grady

Cardinal Sullivan
Bianca Bardoe

Rosaria
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A review by Manuel São Bento

5.0

Written by Manuel São Bento on April 15, 2023

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"The Pope's Exorcist swings for the fences with well-directed horror sequences by Julius Avery, who wasn't afraid to take advantage of the R rating to deliver a substantial amount of gore. Unfortunately, it isn't able to escape the narrative formulas of "humans possessed by demons" repeated over several decades in this "subgenre" of exorcisms. Russell Crowe elevates the movie quite a bit with a well-rounded performance, seamlessly blending the dramatic moments with his character's comedic personality.... read the rest.

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