The Vatican Tapes

The Vatican Tapes

For 2,000 years the Vatican has recorded evidence of evil. May God have mercy on their souls.

Directed by Mark Neveldine

Produced by Lionsgate, Lakeshore Entertainment

201591 min5.4 / 10

A found-footage horror thriller centered on demonic possession and institutional secrecy, trading on paranoia about hidden Vatican archives and the battle between good and evil.

In a highly secured vault deep within the walls of Vatican City, the Catholic Church holds thousands of old films and video footage documenting exorcisms/supposed exorcisms and other unexplained religious phenomena they feel the world is not ready to see. This is the first tape - Case 83-G - stolen from these archives and exposed to the public by an anonymous source.

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  • Is The Vatican Tapes scary? Yes, very. More frightening than 94% of films.

  • Is The Vatican Tapes one of a kind? No. Less singular than 91% of films.

  • Is The Vatican Tapes easy watching? Barely. Less comforting than 86% of films.

  • Does The Vatican Tapes end with hope? Barely. Less hopeful than 83% of films.

  • Is The Vatican Tapes violent? Somewhat. More violent than 68% of films.

  • Is The Vatican Tapes sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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