Deliver Us from Evil (2014)

Deliver Us from Evil parents guide

It stays inside its R, with real scares and several jump scares.

Scare

Properly scary

Frightening, not just tense.

Jump scares

Several

More than a couple of sudden jolts.

Gore

Graphic gore

Blood and wounds shown clearly.

Violence

Strong violence

Violence is frequent or intense.

Sex and nudity

Mild

Mild means innuendo, or sex implied off screen, with no nudity.

Language

Strong

Frequent strong profanity or slurs.

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Three questions

Is Deliver Us from Evil scary?

Yes, properly. Deliver Us from Evil is the real thing without being an endurance test.

How gory is Deliver Us from Evil?

Graphic gore and strong violence. If graphic gore is a dealbreaker, skip it.

What is Deliver Us from Evil rated, and is it OK for kids?

It is an R, with real scares, several jump scares and strong violence. Keep it for adults.

What is Deliver Us from Evil about?

When a frightening wave of violence sweeps through New York City, troubled cop Sarchie fails to find a rational explanation for the bizarre crimes. However, his eyes are opened to a frightening alternate reality when renegade Jesuit priest Mendoza convinces him that demonic possession may be to blame for the gruesome murders. Together, they wage a valiant supernatural struggle to rid the city of an otherworldly evil.

Cast and crew

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Deliver Us from Evil is on our Ghosts and hauntings, Horror on Starz, Thriller on Starz, Crime on Starz and Horror on Pluto TV lists.

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• “a horror movie that's actually scary”
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