An Irish Exorcism
An Irish Exorcism

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An Irish Exorcism

2013
Movie
85 min
English

In her final year at school, Anthropology student Lorraine decides to film her final project - the subject of exorcism within the Catholic Church. Recording interviews with priests from the local diocese, she stumbles upon Fr. Byrne, an older priest who is currently helping a young mother whose daughter is apparently possessed by a demonic force. The curiosity of Lorraine, along with her camera operator, Cathal, leads them down a dark path of discovering the terrifying truth, and things go from strange to worse as all involved become entangled into a frightful journey to save a little girl's life.

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IMDb5.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes29%
Metacritic42/100
Google Users37%
Director: John DowerGenres: Horror, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

A troubled priest is sent to a remote Irish village to investigate a series of mysterious deaths and uncover the truth behind a possible demonic possession. As he delves deeper into the community's secrets, he finds himself confronting his own faith and battling a sinister force that threatens to consume everything.

Critical Reception

An Irish Exorcism received mixed to negative reviews. Critics often pointed to its slow pacing and derivative nature, comparing it unfavorably to other films in the possession subgenre. While some appreciated the atmosphere and Paddy Considine's performance, many felt the film failed to deliver a truly original or impactful horror experience.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film struggles to escape the shadow of its more successful horror predecessors.

  • Paddy Considine's committed performance is a highlight, but not enough to salvage the predictable plot.

  • Lacks genuine scares and relies too heavily on familiar horror tropes.

Google audience: Audience reviews indicate disappointment with the film's pacing and lack of originality. While some found the atmosphere to be unsettling, many felt the story was too predictable and failed to offer anything new to the exorcism genre. Several viewers expressed that the film was ultimately forgettable.

Fun Fact

Despite its title and setting, 'An Irish Exorcism' was filmed primarily in the United Kingdom, with locations in and around London standing in for the Irish countryside.

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