What is The Exorcist: Believer?
The Exorcist: Believer is a 2023 American supernatural horror film directed by David Gordon Green and written by Peter Sattler and Green. It is a sequel to the 1973 film The Exorcist, and the sixth installment in the Exorcist franchise. The film stars Leslie Odom Jr., Ann Dowd, and Ellen Burstyn. It is set 40 years after the events of the original film, and follows Father Chris MacNeil as he investigates a possible demonic possession case involving two young girls.
The Exorcist: Believer
Plot Summary
The Exorcist: Believer begins 40 years after the events of the original film. Father Chris MacNeil (Leslie Odom Jr.) is now a renowned exorcist. He is called in to investigate a possible demonic possession case involving two young girls, Angela (Lidya Jewett) and Charlotte (Isabella Wiseman).
Angela is the daughter of MacNeil’s old friend, Chris MacNeil (Ellen Burstyn). Charlotte is the daughter of a wealthy family. The two girls are possessed by the same demon that possessed Regan MacNeil in the original film.
MacNeil and his team of exorcists must race against time to save the girls before the demon takes complete control of their bodies.
Review
The Exorcist: Believer is a worthy sequel to the original film. It is a well-made and suspenseful horror film with some truly terrifying moments. The film’s performances are strong, and the special effects are top-notch.
The film does a good job of updating the original film for a modern audience. It also does a good job of respecting the original film, while also carving out its own identity.
FAQs
- Is The Exorcist: Believer a remake of the original film?
No. The Exorcist: Believer is a sequel to the original film. It is set 40 years after the events of the original film.
- Is The Exorcist: Believer as scary as the original film?
Yes and no. The Exorcist: Believer is a scary film, but it is not as scary as the original film. The original film was groundbreaking for its time, and it featured some truly terrifying imagery. The Exorcist: Believer is a well-made horror film, but it does not reach the same heights of terror as the original film.
- Is The Exorcist: Believer worth watching?
Yes. The Exorcist: Believer is a well-made and suspenseful horror film with some truly terrifying moments. The film’s performances are strong, and the special effects are top-notch. If you are a fan of horror films, or if you are a fan of the original The Exorcist, then you should definitely check out The Exorcist: Believer.