The Pope’s Exorcist (2023)
Release Date: April 6, 2023
Genres: Horror, Drama
Runtime: 103 minutes
Status: Released
Rating: R for violence/disturbing content, some graphic nudity, and brief suggestive material
Star Rating: 4/5 stars
In the chilling true story of ‘The Pope’s Exorcist,’ Russell Crowe takes on the role of Father Gabriele Amorth, a renowned Jesuit priest and the Chief Exorcist of Rome. Based on the priest’s actual accounts, the film intertwines real-life stories of Amorth’s experiences as a spiritual warrior, who was summoned by the Vatican to help those in dire need of spiritual cleansing.
This gripping biographical horror film explores Amorth’s career, highlighting several bone-chilling events that pushed his faith and tested his resolve. Produced by Screen Gems, Loyola Productions, and Phantom Four Films, this cinematic adaptation is directed by Julius Avery, who successfully captures Amorth’s fierce conviction to shield the innocent from malevolent forces.
The movie effectively showcases Amorth’s humble journey, fueled by determination to combat darkness head-on and his zeal to inspire those he saves. A gripping tale of spiritual warfare that takes viewers on a whirlwind journey into the dark abyss, ‘The Pope’s Exorcist’ becomes a fascinating exploration of the role of exorcism in the Catholic Church.
Crew:
- Director: Julius Avery
- Producers: Doug Belgrad, Michael Patrick Kaczmarek, and Jeff Katz
- Screenplay: Evan Spiliotopoulos and R. Dean McCreary
- Cinematography: Khalid Mohtaseb
- Music: Jed Kurzel
Actors:
- Russell Crowe as Father Gabriele Amorth
- Franco Nero as The Pope
- Daniel Zovatto as Guerrera
- Juno Temple as Woman/Ballerina
- Cornell S. John as Father Esquirol
