The Pope's Exorcist

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Inspired by the actual files of Father Gabriele Amorth, Chief Exorcist of the Vatican (Academy Award®-winner Russell Crowe), The Pope's Exorcist follows Amorth as he investigates a young boy's terrifying possession and ends up uncovering a centuries-old conspiracy the Vatican has desperately tried to keep hidden. Read More Read Less

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Dominus Crowe! The Pope's Exorcist is standard-issue holy horror in most respects, but its star's sanctified performance will be the answer to some viewers' prayers.

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The Pope's Exorcist may not be a classic, but it's still a solid possession thriller -- and Russell Crowe does a fantastic job in the leading role.

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Stephanie Zacharek

TIME Magazine

This movie is shamefully entertaining; it's an act of dorky blasphemy.

Aug 1, 2024

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Chris Vognar

Rolling Stone

The Pope’s Exorcist will certainly never go down as a classic of the genre, but it’s better than it has any reason to be. Sometimes, the devil you know gets the job done just fine.

Apr 17, 2023

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Oliver Jones

Observer

An absurdly plotted, blood-drenched haunted house movie...with all the vitality and vivaciousness of a 15th-century corpse.

Rated: 1/4

Apr 17, 2023

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Avaryl Halley

Movie Bitches

One of the wildest movies i’ve seen in a while…also complete shlock…and also camp!

Apr 24, 2024

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Andrew Galdi

Movie Bitches

Its was a wild wacky time

Apr 24, 2024

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Eddie Harrison

film-authority.com

…it seems unfair to penalise Crowe and Nero for their work here, since their performances are the only things that make this rehashed supernatural gumbo watchable…

Rated: 2/5

Mar 6, 2024

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AHMED MAMUTH Outstanding film from beginning to end Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 05/20/23 Full Review Ed Wonderful movie a must see Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 05/15/23 Full Review Jonathan GOOD A MOVIE! WOULD WATCH IT AGAIN! Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 05/14/23 Full Review Elisa Thought it kept you engaged. Was suspenseful. Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 05/14/23 Full Review Angela An exorcist with a sense of humor, it pisses off the devil! Cant wait for part two! Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 05/18/23 Full Review Gigi Not really scary, but it was entertaining and fun to watch! Love the badass exorcist. Rated 4/5 Stars • Rated 4 out of 5 stars 05/13/23 Full Review Read all reviews

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Julius Avery Director Russell Crowe Father Gabriele Amorth Daniel Zovatto Actor Alex Essoe Actor Franco Nero The Pope Laurel Marsden Actor

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