: Many critics felt the film suffered from poor pacing , thin character development, and a "rushed" final act. The "buddy cop" structural choice was often viewed as generic or perplexing.
: The film was released in March 2021 by Vertical Entertainment and Redbox Entertainment, eventually becoming available on Netflix. Critical Reception
: Guy Pearce’s performance was frequently cited as a highlight, with reviewers noting he brought meat to an off-the-peg role.
: Guy Pearce (Father Peter), Vadhir Derbez (Father Daniel), Stephen Lang (Archbishop), and Keith David (Father Louis).
(2021) is a supernatural horror film written and directed by Justin P. Lange. Often described as " Training Day meets The Exorcist ," it stars Guy Pearce as a grizzled, unconventional veteran exorcist and Vadhir Derbez as a rookie priest on his first day of training. Plot Overview
: Justin P. Lange utilized in-camera effects to minimize CGI and create a more grounded feel, though critics noted a lack of genuine scares.