The Exorcism functions better as a psychological drama than a traditional horror movie, and that's what makes it worthwhile. Russell Crowe gives a captivating portrayal, and the film's consideration of addiction, guilt, and redemption adds emotional substance. Nevertheless, when considered purely as a horror offering, it falls short. There aren’t many frightening moments, the otherworldly aspects feel underdeveloped,…

I wasn't anticipating much from The Exorcism, and my initial puzzlement regarding whether it was connected to Russell Crowe's previous exorcism movie from last year (The Pope's Exorcist, 2023) didn’t exactly improve things. Still, the first portion of the film proved surprisingly captivating. The mood and the enigmas woven into the story held my attention, creating a feeling of dread that kept me invested. The mov…

It's disappointing to see Russel Crowe in something so lacking in energy; he’s usually quite good. The story involves a performer dealing with alcoholism and PTSD—stemming from experiences of child abuse within a religious setting—who portrays a priest in an exorcism movie, only to find himself facing supernatural horror. The initial concept isn't particularly strong, and it doesn't improve given the bleak port…

The previous movie with Russell as an exorcist didn't seem to go down well with the Pope, so the project was handed over to different producers who thought he’d be more successful playing a debauched actor ("Anthony") cast in the role of a priest performing exorcisms. However, what "Anthony" doesn’t realize is that the film set itself harbors an evil spirit – who seems to have gotten rid of the previous director (or …