Exorcist: The Beginning

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Linkin E @LinkZuh 5d It Was Okay. Just Your Typical Horror/Paranormal Prequel Film. This Was The 4th Film Of ‘The Exorcist’ Franchise/Trilogy. And It’s Named/Titled: ‘Exorcist: The Beginning (2004)’. Directed By Renny Harlin. See more Anthony V Sep 11 This is so underrated. Yes it's different from the first exorcist, but it's definitely meant to be more thriller / horror / suspense. In my opinion it's better in some ways. It deserves better, a more adult Indiana Jones if you will. The ones ranking this need to re-evaluate it not based on the first exorcist but in its own right. I think if you give it a shot you'll find it up with the likes of the original alien and predator movie sans some of the effects. See more Alexander S Feb 17 Although its poor structure could’ve potentially supported decent storytelling for a prequel, Exorcist: The Beginning is plagued with jump scares and a dull plot that makes this poor excuse for a horror film easily forgettable, even for a potential guilty pleasure. Grading: D See more James B @James_B Dec 30 While It can be boring and the CGI isn't great the end fight is entertaining plus Stellan is great in this and that's all that matters. See more Dan R Dec 24 A Hollywood tale people know little about is the one which entwines 2005s 'Dominion: Prequel to the Exorcist' and 2004s 'Exorcist: The Beginning'. SYNOPSIS: 'Dominion: Prequel to the Exorcist' - 'Decades before Father Merrin helped save Regan MacNeil's soul, he first encounters the demon Pazuzu in Kenya. Merrin's initial battle with Pazuzu leads to the rediscovery of his faith.' SYNOPSIS: 'Exorcist: The Beginning' - 'In 1947, having abandoned his faith, Father Merrin joins an archaeological excavation in Kenya, where an ancient church has been unearthed and something much older waits to be awoken.' The story behind this entanglement is so long winded and complicated I won't bore you with it. But read up on it as it's so intriguing as studios interfere with the film making process. What we have here are two very different films but made from the same material. However, they are also very similar. Same setting, same actors in some cases, same lead actor, same flashbacks etc etc. It's baffling but terribly engrossing that this went on. It's probably more interesting than the two films combined tbh. Both films aren't perfect, and how could they be with this much interference but there is something here, within both films, which adds to the Exorcist lore. 'The Beginning' is probably the better film overall though it was filmed second but released first. Yes a head spinner! Time makes no sense here. Both are worth a dabble even if just to compare these films which mirror each other so much. But also don't! 'Dominion' - 5/10 'The Beginning' - 6/10 See more Liam S 09/06/2024 Watch it if you like bad movies See more Read all reviews

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