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Exorcismus
Fifteen-year-old Emma Evans is like any other teenage girl; she thinks that her parents don't understand her. She longs for independence and a life free of family ties and responsibilities and she is prepared to do anything to achieve it. But one day she will be forced to face up to the consequences of her actions.Life seems to be carrying on as normal, until one day Emma starts experiencing frightening fits. Her parents are convinced that her problems are either medical or psychological, but when doctors' tests are unable to draw any conclusions, the family is forced to look elsewhere for answers.It all started off as a bit of fun, Emma never really believed it, but the truth is there is something dark and sinister within her, and it won't take long to surface.
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Plot Summary
A young girl named Ruth begins to exhibit disturbing behavior, displaying supernatural abilities and speaking in unknown tongues. Her desperate parents, believing she is possessed by a demon, seek the help of a priest to perform an exorcism. As the ritual intensifies, the true nature of Ruth's affliction and the dark forces at play are revealed.
Critical Reception
Exorcismus received a generally negative reception from critics, with many finding it derivative of other possession films and lacking originality. Audience reactions were similarly lukewarm, with common criticisms pointing to a predictable plot and uninspired execution.
What Reviewers Say
Relies heavily on familiar demonic possession tropes without adding anything new.
The film suffers from a slow pace and a lack of genuine scares.
Character development is minimal, making it difficult to connect with the protagonists.
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Fun Fact
The film's original title was 'Exorcism,' but it was changed to 'Exorcismus' for its international release.
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