The Exorcist: Believer’ Review: Double the Possession, Half the Fun

The Exorcist: Believer is a 2023 American supernatural horror film directed by David Gordon Green and written by Green, Danny McBride, and Scott Teems.

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It is a sequel to the 1973 film The Exorcist and serves as the first installment in a planned trilogy. The film stars Leslie Odom Jr., Ellen Burstyn, Ann Dowd, and Linda Blair

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The film follows Father Marcus Keane (Odom Jr.), a Vatican exorcist who travels to Chicago to investigate the case of a young boy who is believed to be possessed by the same demon

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That tormented Regan MacNeil (Blair) in the original film. Keane teams up with Chris MacNeil (Burstyn), Regan's mother, to save the boy and defeat the demon

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The film has received mixed reviews from critics. Some have praised its performances, atmosphere, and special effects, while others have criticized its plot, pacing, and tone

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Overall, a mixed bag, but worth watching for fans of the original and those who enjoy well-made horror films

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Recommended for fans of the original The Exorcist and those who enjoy well-made horror films with strong performances

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Not recommended for those who are looking for a film with a tight plot and consistent tone

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Worth a watch for fans of the original film and those who enjoy well-made horror films with strong performances, but not for those who are looking for a film with a tight plot and consistent tone

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