The latest addition to the demon extraction genre, The Exorcism, unveiled its trailer on Thursday, offering a glimpse into the chilling narrative. The film features Oscar winner Russell Crowe in the lead role of troubled actor Anthony Miller, who begins to unravel while filming a supernatural horror movie.
Directed by Joshua John Miller, The Exorcism is set to hit theaters exclusively on June 7, promising a fresh take on the genre that has intrigued audiences since the iconic 1973 film, The Exorcist. Crowe's character is joined by Ryan Simpkins, portraying his estranged daughter, who grows suspicious of her father's struggles, suspecting a darker force at play beyond his past addiction issues.
The ensemble cast includes notable actors such as Sam Worthington, Chloe Bailey, Adam Goldberg, and David Hyde Pierce, adding depth to the narrative crafted by Miller and co-writer M.A. Fortin. This marks the duo's second collaboration, following their work on the acclaimed series Queen of The South and the film The Final Girls.
Miller drew inspiration for The Exorcism from his childhood experiences watching his father, Jason Miller, in The Exorcist, a film surrounded by tales of mysterious occurrences and misfortunes. The director aimed to modernize the possession movie formula, emphasizing the universal vulnerability to darkness and the importance of confronting one's inner demons.
The horror film, previously known as The Georgetown Project, secured North American distribution rights with independent distributor Vertical, with production credits going to Miramax, Kevin Williamson, and Outerbanks Entertainment. The Exorcism promises to deliver a gripping narrative that challenges traditional genre conventions and explores the complexities of good versus evil in a contemporary context.
