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Exorcism
The main focus of the story is a young girl, Maša Artuković, allegedly possessed by Satan, whose deteriorating state results in the arrival of Viktor Supilo, a priest who is to conduct the rite of exorcism upon her. The ritual is to be performed in the presence of Maša's sister Vera, a known psychiatrist Sofija and an unannounced crew of TV reporters that want to expose exorcism as a controversial and dangerous ritual that has no place in the modern Catholic Church.
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Plot Summary
A young woman, Sarah, begins to exhibit disturbing behavior after her friends dare her to spend a night in an abandoned house with a dark past. As her condition worsens, her friends and a local priest become convinced she is possessed by a malevolent entity. They must race against time to perform an exorcism before it's too late.
Critical Reception
Exorcism (2017) received largely negative reviews from critics, with many citing its derivative plot and uninspired scares. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm, with some viewers finding it a predictable entry into the horror genre.
What Reviewers Say
Relies too heavily on tired horror tropes without offering anything new.
The pacing is slow and the scares are predictable, failing to generate genuine tension.
Performances are unconvincing, further detracting from the film's attempts at horror.
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Fun Fact
The film was shot on a very low budget, with much of the cast and crew being amateur filmmakers or friends of the director.
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