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The Exorcism of God

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2022 | 98 min | Horror, Crime, Drama, Fantasy

Weeknight Watch

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With middling reviews (57% on Rotten Tomatoes), it's a mixed bag. 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 crime-drama fans, horror fans and fantasy fans. If you loved Cape Fear, start here. Audiences love it more than critics do: a crowd-pleaser first.
The mood
Scary, dark and gritty.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 38 min.
What might put you off
Rated R: meant for adults.

An American priest working in Mexico is considered a saint by many local parishioners. However, due to a botched exorcism, he carries a secret that’s eating him alive until he gets an opportunity to face his demon one final time.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsBelow par

    57% on Rotten Tomatoes, 41 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    7.1 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerSolid

    $6 million worldwide on a $2 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 120K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Alejandro Hidalgo

  • Will BeinbrinkFather Peter Williams
  • María Gabriela de FaríaEsperanza
  • Irán CastilloMagali
  • Joseph MarcellFather Michael Lewis
  • Hector KotsifakisDr. Nelson
  • Juan Ignacio ArandaBishop Balducci
  • Evelia Di GennaroSister Camila
  • Raquel RojasInmate Silvia
  • Nuria GilReporter
  • Jesse CeledonPrison Guard