The Exorcism

Russell Crowe is one of the most distinguished actors of his generation.

In 2023, Crowe portrayed thereal-life Vatican exorcist inThe Pope’s Exorcist,Father Gabriele Amorth.

Aside from the superficial connection,Crowe’s exorcist movies are vastly different.

The Exorcism 2024 Film Poster

After that,The Exorcismcontinued Crowe’s venture into horror’s possession subgenre.

when it was released a year afterThe Pope’s Exorcist.

The Exorcismhas a far stronger premise, which is complimented by Crowe’s strong performance.

Russell Crowe as Anthony in The Exorcism and Father Amorthe in The Pope’s Exorcist Exclusive header

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This creates a constant sense of unease between both the characters and the audience.

This film is far bleaker, and demands a more somber approach.

Certain scenes presented significant emotional and physical challenges, which resulted in a more rounded and complete performance.

A composite image of Father Amorth holding a cross with Amorth bursting through a wall in The Pope’s Exorcist

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The Pope’s Exorcistis slightly more spirited, with Crowe speaking with an amusing Italian accent.

To be quite frank, I don’t really like scary movies."

(viaDaily Mail).

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This undoubtedly helped him hone his performance for the grittier role inThe Exorcism.

The Pope’s Exorcistwas the 3rd most-watched movie on Netflix.

The Exorcismmay hinderThe Pope’s Exorcist’s sequelasthe 2024 film currently stands at 27% on Rotten Tomatoes.

David Hyde Pierce as Father Conor performing an exorcism on Russell Crowe’s Anthony in The Exorcism

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It remains unclear why the premise of the 2024 horror film failed to resonate with audiences.

Source:Daily Mail

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