The Deliverance
Ebony Jackson, a struggling single mother fighting her personal demons, moves her family into a new home for a fresh start. But when strange occurrences inside the home raise the suspicions of Child Protective Services and threaten to tear the family apart, Ebony soon finds herself locked in a battle for her life and the souls of her children.
Why it matters
A supernatural family drama that struggles to deliver on its chilling premise but offers compelling performances and heartfelt themes.
- Andra Day and Glenn Close anchor the film with emotionally charged performances amid uneven horror execution.
- Lee Daniels attempts to blend intimate family struggles with demonic hauntings, though the balance often falters.
- For fans of exorcism tales interested in character-driven stories rather than pulse-pounding scares.
- Falls short on scares and originality, but its focus on motherhood and trauma gives it a unique, if flawed, emotional core.
Director
Cast
Horror DNA
Gore
0
Slow Burn
33
Psychological
71
Supernatural
60
Creature
0
Disturbing
33
Fun Factor
33
Cerebral
28
Survival
33
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