The Devil and Father Amorth

The Devil and Father Amorth

In 1973, he brought us the film classic. 45 years later, director William Friedkin brings us the real thing.

Directed by William Friedkin

Produced by LD Entertainment

201868 min5.1 / 10

A documentary investigation into genuine exorcism that blends clinical observation with spiritual inquiry, questioning the boundary between psychiatric illness and demonic possession.

William Friedkin attends an exorcism with Father Gabriele Amorth, as he treats an Italian woman named Cristina for the ninth time. Prior to filming, Cristina had purportedly been experiencing behavioural changes and “fits” that could not be explained by psychiatry, and which became worse during Christian holidays.

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  • Is The Devil and Father Amorth scary? Yes. More frightening than 87% of films.

  • Is The Devil and Father Amorth easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 74% of films.

  • Is The Devil and Father Amorth sad? Somewhat. More sad than 70% of films.

  • Is The Devil and Father Amorth violent? Not especially. Less violent than 64% of films.

  • Does The Devil and Father Amorth end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 64% of films.

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Conventional, and it does not land.

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