A nun prepares to perform an exorcism and comes face to face with a demonic force with mysterious ties to her past.A nun prepares to perform an exorcism and comes face to face with a demonic force with mysterious ties to her past.A nun prepares to perform an exorcism and comes face to face with a demonic force with mysterious ties to her past.
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I would agree with someone else I was expecting more but it has a few great parts the rest is just ok. Jaqualine Byers and the supernatural are defiantly the best aspects! I'm lucky I have the regal subscription cause I probably wouldn't have seen otherwise. I'm nice about my reviews I think Pray for the Devil was solid for what it is, has a great story and awesome horror moments! Nice that Virgina Madsen is still going strong in horror she was best in Candyman and Ben Cross passed away in the last couple years I don't know why there wasn't a rest in piece for him. Solid for horror fans that's for sure.
First, I have to say that I am not the best review writer. What I can say about this movie is that it kept me entertained and engaged from start to finish. It by no means had the best back story but it was enough to let you know a little more about the person you are watching. I've also never been one to delve into artist expression sides. If I am entertained and am not thinking about other things while I watch a movie then keeping my attention is a solid feat in itself. All I can say if you like these sort of movies and aren't expecting epic blockbuster results, then you will find this one entertaining.
If you're possessed by evil spirits you might go, to a place where exorcists expunge your foe, with the power of the cross, they will make you turn and toss, until the beast is forced to flee your scarred torso (or you die). Ann works in this place and she's a nun, you have to say, it doesn't look too much like fun, but her faith is firm and strong, although she has her own demon, the events of her past life, can't be undone.
Far from original and not particularly rewarding although the performances are fine and the metaphors make sense but I'm not sure in this day and age certain institutions have that much relevance anymore, if indeed they ever did!
Far from original and not particularly rewarding although the performances are fine and the metaphors make sense but I'm not sure in this day and age certain institutions have that much relevance anymore, if indeed they ever did!
While I didn't find anything about the movie to be particularly poor, I can't really point to an area where it really excelled either. In many ways this is the absolute definition of just a stock horror film. It's almost like having been on a ride that you have been on multiple times in a row. While it's still enjoyable you've kind of already been there and done that. This quality of movie is fine for once and a while, but you wouldn't want to follow it up with a similar level film. The acting is average, but there's nothing that really draws you in to the story that makes you care deeply about any of the characters. To me that is what defines a horror flick.
The ending suggests the possibility of a sequel, but I'm not sure it's earned that.
The ending suggests the possibility of a sequel, but I'm not sure it's earned that.
Well religious stuff seduce me in movies... i've seen many good ones in the past but last years every single movie i picked was literally empty.. maybe it's my fault.. i 've seen everything about this topic falling angels,demons, possessed kids,demons, curses. I don't know... i am sicked of that storyline, a possessed girl climbing the walls, harming herself, swearing the priest or exposing his past...every time i give a it a change and i say to my self.. it might be something new, with creepy atmosphere and plot twist.. but it's the same stuff.. maybe i should give it a break.. but i have to say at least this one had descent SGI and good acting.. i 've seen some similar movies that were completely trash...
Did you know
- GoofsIt is said that only priests can perform exorcisms. This is only partially true. In the Catholic Church only specially trained priests can use the Rite of Exorcism but any Catholic can perform an informal exorcism. It's not encouraged but it is allowed.
- Quotes
Sister Ann: The demon preys on the most devout because our guilt, it is the deepest.
- ConnectionsReferenced in WatchMojo: Top 10 Most Anticipated Horror Movies of 2022 (2021)
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- Release date
- Country of origin
- Official sites
- Languages
- Also known as
- Devil's Light: l'emprise du diable
- Filming locations
- Sofia, Bulgaria(main location)
- Production companies
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Box office
- Gross US & Canada
- $19,802,293
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $7,185,126
- Oct 30, 2022
- Gross worldwide
- $44,658,929
- Runtime
- 1h 33m(93 min)
- Color
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 2.39:1
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