The Exorcist: Believer
Since his wife's death, Victor has raised his daughter Angela alone. After she and her friend return from a three-day disappearance with missing memories, they begin displaying frightening behavior reminiscent of the MacNeil possession fifty years prior.
Why it matters
A modern chapter in The Exorcist saga that aims for psychological dread but stumbles under heavy-handed themes and uneven execution.
- Leslie Odom Jr. anchors the film with a grounded, heartfelt performance amid supernatural chaos.
- Practical effects nod to the original’s legacy but rarely eclipse the shadow of the 1973 masterpiece.
- Fans of possession horror might appreciate the atmospheric callbacks, even if the narrative feels cluttered.
- Struggles with pacing and thematic focus make it a tougher sell beyond diehard franchise completists.
Director
4 horror films in catalog
Cast
Horror DNA
Gore
28
Slow Burn
50
Psychological
43
Supernatural
60
Creature
0
Disturbing
67
Fun Factor
33
Cerebral
43
Survival
17
Possession
