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Exorcist: The Beginning (2004)
Director: Renny Harlin
Cast: Stellan Skarsgård, Izabella Scorupco, James D'Arcy, Julian Wadham
Runtime114 min
Rating15
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Years before Father Merrin helped save Regan MacNeil’s soul, he first encounters the demon Pazuzu in East Africa.
Critical Reception & Ratings
Exorcist: The Beginning (2004), directed by Renny Harlin, received a mixed critical reception, with many critics finding it to be an underwhelming prequel to the classic horror film. While it has a mediocre 6.3/10 rating on IMDb, the film did not receive any major awards recognition.
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For fans of dark, suspenseful horror, Exorcist: The Beginning (2004) directed by Renny Harlin is a must-see. Featuring a powerhouse performance from Stellan Skarsgård, the film offers a chilling look at Father Merrin's first encounter with the demonic Pazuzu, setting the stage for the classic Exorcist story.
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Exorcist: The Beginning is a 2004 American supernatural horror film serving as a prequel to The Exorcist (1973), and the fourth installment in The Exorcist film series. Directed by Renny Harlin, the film stars Stellan Skarsgård, Izabella Scorupco, and James D'Arcy. The film follows Father Lankester Merrin, whose faith has been renounced after his experiences in World War II, as he works as an archeologist and discovers dark occurrences while excavating in Kenya.
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