The Exorcist: Believer

When two young girls, Angela and Katherine, disappear into the woods and return three days later with no memory of what happened, a chain of events is triggered that forces their families to confront the terrifying peak of evil. Desperate and out of options, the families seek out the only person who has ever witnessed anything like it before: Chris MacNeil.

The Exorcist: Believer received largely negative reviews from critics and was met with a mixed to negative response from audiences. Many critics pointed to its derivative nature and failure to recapture the terror of the original, while audiences were divided on its effectiveness as a sequel.

• Fails to recapture the dread and impact of the original film.

• Suffers from a predictable plot and underdeveloped characters.

• While featuring some unsettling moments, it largely relies on jump scares and tonal inconsistencies.

Google audience: Audience reviews indicate a divided reception, with some appreciating the modern take on the horror classic and its attempts at delivering scares. However, many expressed disappointment with the storyline, comparing it unfavorably to the original and finding it less impactful.

None notable.

Ellen Burstyn reprises her role as Chris MacNeil from the original 1973 film, marking her return to the franchise after over 50 years.