The Crucifixion
When a priest is jailed for the murder of a nun on whom he was performing an exorcism, an investigative journalist strives to determine whether he in fact murdered a mentally ill person, or if he lost the battle with a demonic presence.
Why it matters
A by-the-numbers possession thriller that leans on familiar exorcism tropes without breaking new ground.
- Solid cinematography captures eerie Romanian locales, lending atmosphere despite tonal inconsistencies.
- The investigative journalist framing offers a procedural angle but struggles under clunky pacing and uneven writing.
- Practical effects are modest; the film favors suggestion over spectacle, which may frustrate fans craving visceral body horror.
- Appeals mostly to viewers who want one more exorcism flick in their queue but aren’t expecting narrative or thematic depth.
Director
6 horror films in catalog
Cast
Horror DNA
Gore
28
Slow Burn
50
Psychological
43
Supernatural
60
Creature
0
Disturbing
33
Fun Factor
33
Cerebral
0
Survival
0
