The Exorcists

"Based on the terrifying true story."

2023 1h 25m EN

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★3.8TMDB · 23

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Synopsis

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When his child is possessed by an unrelenting evil, a father hires three expert exorcists to purge the demon and save his family. But this demon is merely the gatekeeper to a true hellion that will be unleashed on earth if the trio of exorcists fail.

“Based on the terrifying true story.”

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Cast

Doug Bradley
Father Patrick Ryland
Kate Hodge
Reverend Melody Bates
Michelle Bauer
Lamech
Denice Duff
Sister Caroline
Kayla Fields
Doctor Olivia Beckett
Robert Donavan
Father John Murphy
Katie Silverman
Huxley Hendrix
Luke Speakman
Corey Carpenter

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Jose Prendes
Writers: Jose Prendes
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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RUNTIME

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85 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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2 / 8

ERA

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Released 3 years ago.

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3 / 8

CINEMA

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Part of the "The Exorcists Collection" — so the characters or world continue elsewhere.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Jose Prendes, shot by Mark David. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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5 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Original score by Harry Manfredini. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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6 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Editor Daniel Haff shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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7 / 8

CAST

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Doug Bradley and Kate Hodge and Michelle Bauer carry the top of the cast.

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8 / 8

FACT

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Marketing tagline: "Based on the terrifying true story.".

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Jose Prendes directs. Mark David behind the camera. Harry Manfredini scores. Daniel Haff cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

185 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
2Released 3 years ago.
3Part of the "The Exorcists Collection" — so the characters or world continue elsewhere.
4Directed by Jose Prendes, shot by Mark David. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Original score by Harry Manfredini. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
6Editor Daniel Haff shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7Doug Bradley and Kate Hodge and Michelle Bauer carry the top of the cast.
8Marketing tagline: "Based on the terrifying true story.".
9IMDB entry: tt28769402 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
10Only 23 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.