The Pope’s Exorcist (2023)

Russell Crowe (IMDB) steps into the role of Father Gabriele Amorth, the real-life Vatican exorcist who took on over 100,000 cases of demonic possession. But in The Pope’s Exorcist (Letterboxd).

Russell Crowe is basically a bad ass holy-empowered action hero, cruising around Europe on a Vespa, cracking jokes, and battling demons.

We’re breaking down Crowe’s performance, the film’s wild exorcism sequences, and how it stacks up against classics like The Exorcist (IMDB) and The Conjuring (IMDB). Plus, we dive into the real-life history of Father Amorth, who co-founded the International Association of Exorcists and wrote books like An Exorcist Tells His Story (Goodreads).

Was this movie just Gladiator (IMDB) meets The Conjuring, or did it bring something fresh to the exorcism genre? And what’s up with that post-credits tease.

The Vatican Exorcist Cinematic Universe?

Strap in, grab your crucifix, and join us for a deep dive into The Pope’s Exorcist.

Host: Jarrod Kane

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