• Horror
• Thriller

The Exorcist: Believer 2023

The Exorcist: Believer (2023) is the sixth installment in The Exorcist franchise and serves as a legacy sequel to the 1973 classic. Directed by David Gordon Green and produced by Blumhouse, it stars Leslie Odom Jr. as Victor Fielding, whose daughter Angela (Lidya Jewett) and her friend Katherine (Olivia O’Neill) return possessed after a mysterious disappearance. Ellen Burstyn reprises her original role as Chris MacNeil in a brief but symbolic cameo .📽️ Plot & Production Director / Writers: David Gordon Green directed and co-wrote the screenplay alongside Peter Sattler (story by Green, Danny McBride, Scott Teems). Synopsis: Following trauma in Haiti, Angela emerges changed—and demonic—along with Katherine, leading Victor to call upon Chris MacNeil for help. Budget & Box Office: Made on a modest $30M budget, it earned around $137M globally, though its planned trilogy was shelved due to tepid reception.🧠 Critics Overall Rating: Generally negative from critics, scoring just 22% on Rotten Tomatoes, with an average 4.4/10. Key Praise: Some critics applauded subtle tension in early sequences and respect for the original’s tone . Main Criticisms: Too reliant on horror clichés—jump scares, levitations, clauses of ritual—leaving it feeling formulaic. Lacks the spiritual depth and dread of the 1973 original. Underdeveloped narrative and character arcs, especially in the second half. Audience Reactions: Reddit and IMDb users criticized it as “cheesy,” “banal,” and falling short of the original’s immersive terror.💰 Box Office Performance Believer covered its budget comfortably and delivered a solid global haul by franchise standards, but fell short of blockbuster-level returns given its broader ambitions. Worldwide, The Exorcist: Believer pulled in approximately: Domestic (US & Canada): $65.5 million. International: ≈ $70.8 million Global total: Around $136–137 million.Some early estimates had it surpassing the $100 million mark by mid‑October (~17 days in theaters), and Box Office Mojo's final data shows $136.3 million worldwide.🎯 Conclusion The Exorcist: Believer attempts to resurrect the spirit of the 1973 classic with a modern twist, focusing on parental grief, faith, and community. While it features strong performances—particularly from Leslie Odom Jr. and the young leads—and a solid first act, the film ultimately falls short of its potential. Despite being well-intentioned, it struggles with pacing, overused horror tropes, and a lack of the psychological depth that made the original so iconic. The result is a sequel that feels more like a safe studio product than a terrifying spiritual experience. ✅ Watch it if you're a completionist or curious about modern exorcism films.❌ Skip it if you're expecting the same impact, depth, or artistry as the 1973 original. Read More

• 2023
• 1 h : 51 min
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