The Pope's Exorcist (2023)
A gritty, brisk horror thriller uncovers a chilling Vatican conspiracy during a terrifying possession.
Father Gabriele Amorth, Chief Exorcist of the Vatican, investigates a young boy's terrifying possession and ends up uncovering a centuries-old conspiracy the Vatican has desperately tried to keep hidden.
How intense is The Pope's Exorcist?
The Pope's Exorcist is properly scary, with light gore and some violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is brisk, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated R.
What The Pope's Exorcist feels like
- Tone
- suspensefulgrittychillingpulpy
- Pace
- Brisk
- Best for
- Full attention
- True story
- Yes, based on a book.
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Is The Pope's Exorcist for you?
Is The Pope's Exorcist scary?
Yes, properly. The Pope's Exorcist is scare level 2 of 3, the real thing without being an endurance test.
Is The Pope's Exorcist gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3).
Is The Pope's Exorcist sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is The Pope's Exorcist OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 2, gore 1, violence 1, each out of 3.
How long is The Pope's Exorcist?
The Pope's Exorcist runs 1h 43m.
Where can I stream The Pope's Exorcist?
The Pope's Exorcist is streaming on Hulu.
Does The Pope's Exorcist have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves the ending open to interpretation.
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