Exorcism: A Rotten Tomatoes Letdown
With critics finding the premise and execution of Russell Crowe's latest horror film, The Exorcism, weak, Rotten Tomatoes have given the picture a dismal 33%. Although the movie's box office result is yet unknown, early assessments indicate it might find difficulty drawing viewers.
The story of the movie revolves on an actor Crowe plays whose sanity and connection with his daughter are tested when a string of unexplained events happen on the set of the Horror Movie he is working on. Critics have pointed out Crowe's performance as especially disappointing, therefore reducing the attraction of the movie.
A Trend of "Rotten" Exorcist Movies for Crowe
Crowe's second "rotten" rated exorcistic film in a year is The Exorcism. He starred in The Pope's Exorcist, another movie focused on the realm of exorcism, in 2023 as Though The Pope's Exorcist received a somewhat better Rotten Tomatoes score of 50%, its acceptance rate among viewers was much higher—an 81%.
This implies that viewers would still be drawn to Crowe's presence in these movies even if critics might not be open to his recent ventures into the horror genre. The Exorcism has time to recover its critical reaction and might possibly develop a following among aficionados for horror films.
A Troubled Trend in Crowe's Exorcist Pictures
The bad reviews for The Exorcism, especially regarding Crowe's portrayal, could jeopardize the chances of The Pope's Exorcist 2 even with possible audience appeal. The idea of the movie and Crowe's performance might discourage viewers from looking for another exorcist movie with the actor.
Though the critical reception was mixed, The Pope's Exorcist was quite financially successful, drawing $76.9 million at the worldwide box office. This implies that The Pope's Exorcist 2 has an opportunity to thrive at the box office and with streaming viewers even if its critical reception represents a possible obstacle.
Examining a Troubled Actor: The Exorcism
Russell Crowe's unstable actor Anthony Miller starts to fall apart as he is filming a spooky horror picture. Ryan Simpkins's character Lee, his daughter, believes his unpredictable behavior could be the result of either something considerably more evil or prior addictions. The line separating reality from the supernatural blurs as the movie moves forward, producing a suspenseful and frightening climax.
Examining issues of addiction, mental illness, and the terrible power of the supernatural, the Exorcism is a disturbing horror film that explores the depravity of human nature The thrilling and disturbing investigation of the lines separating reality from the unknown in the movie pushes spectators to consider the nature of their own views.
