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The Last Exorcism

Seen it?

2010 | 87 min | Horror, Thriller, Mystery

Weeknight Watch

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

It made about 39 times its budget, but a lukewarm 5.7 out of 10 from audiences and little lasting buzz held it back. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing and horror fans. If you loved The Taking of Deborah Logan or The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Scary.
The pace
Fast-moving, at 1 hr 27 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

After years of performing “exorcisms” and taking believers’ money, Reverend Marcus travels to rural Louisiana with a film crew so he can dispel what he believes is the myth of demonic possession. The dynamic reverend is certain that this will be another routine “exorcism” on a disturbed religious fanatic but instead comes upon the blood-soaked farm of the Sweetzer family and a true evil he would have never thought imaginable.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsSolid

    72% on Rotten Tomatoes, 63 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesBelow par

    5.7 out of 10

  • AwardsBelow par

    Nominated for 2 Independent Spirit Awards.

  • Box office & staying powerStrong

    $70 million worldwide on a $2 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 81K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Daniel Stamm

  • Patrick FabianCotton Marcus
  • Ashley BellNell Sweetzer
  • Iris BahrIris Reisen
  • Louis HerthumLouis Sweetzer
  • Caleb Landry JonesCaleb Sweetzer
  • Tony BentleyPastor Manley
  • Shanna ForrestallShanna Marcus
  • Justin ShaferJustin Marcus
  • Carol SuttonShopkeeper
  • Victoria PatenaudeMotorist