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Exorcist: The Beginning

R20041h 54mRenny Harlin
IMDb 5.1 · Rotten Tomatoes 10% · Metacritic 30

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"Go back to where the horror began."

Years before Father Merrin helped save Regan MacNeil’s soul, he first encounters the demon Pazuzu in East Africa.

Horror
Based On Novel Or BookNaziAfricaVatican (holy See)Religion And SupernaturalExorcismPossessionPrequelRemakeKenya

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What is Exorcist: The Beginning (2004) about?

Years before Father Merrin helped save Regan MacNeil’s soul, he first encounters the demon Pazuzu in East Africa.

Who stars in Exorcist: The Beginning?

Exorcist: The Beginning stars Stellan Skarsgård (Father Lankester Merrin), Izabella Scorupco (Sarah Lesno), James D'Arcy (Father Francis), Julian Wadham (Major Granville), Remy Sweeney (Joseph). The film was directed by Renny Harlin.

How long is Exorcist: The Beginning?

Exorcist: The Beginning has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2004. It is rated R.

Is Exorcist: The Beginning worth watching?

Exorcist: The Beginning holds an IMDb rating of 5.1/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 10. Fans of Horror are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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