Summary
The Rotten Tomatoes score has been revealed for Russell Crowe’s new horror filmThe Exorcism. The film tells the story of an actor struggling with addiction and personal issues who goes to work on the set of a horror movie only for his psyche to unravel during the shoot.Crowe takes the lead role inThe Exorcism, with a supporting cast that includes Ryan Simpkins, Sam Worthington, Chloe Bailey, Adam Goldberg, Adrian Pasdar, and David Hyde Pierce.
Now, theRotten Tomatoesscore has been revealed forThe Exorcism. At the time of writing,The Exorcismhas a rotten 32% Tomatometer. This score comes from 22 critics, and is subject to change as the film is being released this weekend. As such,The Exorcismalso does not have an audience score yet.
Why The Exorcism’s Rotten Tomatoes Score Isn’t Necessarily Dismal for the Film
So far, critics are saying thatThe Exorcismhas a weak narrative and overdone acting from lead performer Crowe and many of the movie’s supporting characters. Others commented on thefilm’s disjointed tone, includingCollider’s Emma Kiely, who said that “it can’t find its footing between comedy and horror.“TheSan Francisco Chronicle’s Mick LaSalle was even more biting in his response, saying that the film “goes to hell in all sense of the phrase.” While a number of critics agree thatThe Exorcismhas great cinematography, complaints about the acting and weak script were a common refrain.
The Exorcism’s negative reviews may be disappointing for viewers of Crowe’s previous work,The Pope’s Exorcist, who were looking for a Crowe horror to keep them satiated while waiting for theupcomingThe Pope’s Exorcist 2. When looking back onThe Pope’s Exorcist, however, it is important to note that the film had only a 50% critical score on Rotten Tomatoes. Even with this mediocre Tomatometer,The Pope’s Exorcistmanaged to get an 81% approval rating among audiences. So too couldThe Exorcismbreak the critical curse by being well-liked by audiences.
Despite their similar titles and shared star,The Pope’s ExorcistandThe Exorcismhave no relation to each other.
The Pope’s Exorcistalso had a unique success story when it comes to the box office. Made on an estimated $18 million budget, The Pope’s Exorcist’s $76.9 million gross made the film profit, though it was not an exorbitant box office take home. Despite its modest earnings,The Pope’s Exorcistwent on to be a major streaming success, later topping the Netflix charts. As such, neitherThe Exorcism’s early reviews nor what it ends up doing at the initial box office run are indicative of doom for theCrowe horror film.
The Exorcism
Cast
A troubled actor, Anthony Miller, portrayed by Russell Crowe, begins to unravel while shooting a supernatural horror film. His daughter, Lee, played by Ryan Simpkins, suspects his erratic behavior might be due to his past addictions or something far more sinister. As the film progresses, the line between reality and the supernatural blurs, leading to a tense and chilling climax.
