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Nerdly Presents Episode 11 of the Romford Film Festival Podcast… Proudly presented by Nerdly host Kevin Haldon who sits down to chat with director Stephen Roach and writer Rob Howgate to talk about their movie The Crucifix: Blood of the Exorcist which is showing at this year’s Romford Horror Film Festival – which takes place February 27th through March 2nd 2025.

The Crucifix: Blood of the Exorcist

A gruesome discovery in the grounds of their new home plunges a young couple into a maelstrom of spiritual possession and violent revenge. This is an exorcism that delivers a very special twist of the knife.

Stars: Hannaj Bang Bendz, Alex Walton, Nicholas Anscombe, Dean Kilbey, Julie Martis, Darren Le Fevre, Tom Carter, Fred Wright | Written by Robert Howgate | Directed by Stephen Roach

The Crucifix: Blood of the Exorcist, from director Stephen Roach and writer Robert Howgate, delves into the ever-popular themes of demonic possession and supernatural revenge. The story follows a young couple who, after moving into a new home, stumble upon a gruesome artefact buried in their backyard. Unbeknownst to them, this relic carries a dark history, triggering a series of nightmarish events that lead them down a path of terror, culminating in a harrowing exorcism.

The film attempts to balance the classic horror cliches of the exorcism movie but give it a modern twist. However, while its premise shows promise, it struggles to break new ground within the subgenre. The film relies too much on well-worn horror tropes seen in a myriad of similar films – ominous whispers,...