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Deliver Us from Evil

2014·Movie
1h 58min·R
IMDb6.2Metacritic405.8Rotten Tomatoes30%42%

Where to watch

PhiloPluto TVStarzFawesome

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Deliver Us from Evil fingerprint

High energy, strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Nerve-racking and scary

  • Tension9
  • Scare8
  • Adrenaline7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Melancholy6
  • Pathos5
  • Catharsis4

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Cringe Humor1
  • Dark Humor1

World

Crime, the mind, and faith and meaning

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Standout sound design

  • Sound Centrality8
  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7

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About

You haven't seen true evil.

When a frightening wave of violence sweeps through New York City, troubled cop Sarchie fails to find a rational explanation for the bizarre crimes. However, his eyes are opened to a frightening alternate reality when renegade Jesuit priest Mendoza convinces him that demonic possession may be to blame for the gruesome murders. Together, they wage a valiant supernatural struggle to rid the city of an otherworldly evil.
Supernatural HorrorDemonic PossessionGritty Police ProceduralUrban ThrillerExorcism ThemeDark & IntensePsychological TerrorFaith vs. EvilCrime Mystery

Crew

Directed by:
Scott Derrickson, G.A. Aguilar, Andra Barbuica
Written by:
Scott Derrickson, Paul Harris Boardman
Produced by:
Jerry Bruckheimer, Denise Chamian, Chad Oman
Composed by:
Christopher Young, Robin Harlan, Sarah Monat

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Deliver Us from Evil

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Deliver Us from Evil legally?

PhiloPluto TVStarzFawesome

Deliver Us from Evil is included with a subscription to Philo and Starz in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Pluto TV and Fawesome. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Deliver Us from Evil worth watching?

45
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 46/100 (IMDb 6.2, Rotten Tomatoes 30%, and Metacritic 40). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Deliver Us from Evil rated?

RViolenceStrong languageDisturbing imagery

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence, strong language, and disturbing imagery.

How long is Deliver Us from Evil?

1 h 58 min

Deliver Us from Evil runs 1 h 58 min.

Is Deliver Us from Evil based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on Deliver Us from Evil?

Critics35
Audiences54

Not quite. Audiences rate Deliver Us from Evil higher (54) than critics (35). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Deliver Us from Evil a box office hit?

Budget$30 million
Box office$88 million

Yes. It cost about $30 million to make and earned $88 million worldwide, 2.9 times its budget.

What language is Deliver Us from Evil in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Deliver Us from Evil?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Deliver Us from Evil in 119 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Deliver Us from Evil use?

Religion Is MagicDeadpan SnarkerEvil Sounds DeepNever Trust a TrailerRule of ScaryDying Moment of AwesomeVery Loosely Based on a True StoryOur Demons Are DifferentHaunted TechnologyPowers via PossessionBrown NoteWhat Happened to the Mouse?and 22 more

TV Tropes lists 34 storytelling tropes for Deliver Us from Evil, including Religion Is Magic, Deadpan Snarker, Evil Sounds Deep.