The Assent

2020·Movie
1h 29min
IMDb4.3Rotten Tomatoes–11%

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The Assent fingerprint

High energy, emotionally cool.

Energy

Terrifying and tense

  • Scare9
  • Tension8
  • Violence7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Pathos6
  • Melancholy5
  • Family Dynamics4

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor6
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Cringe Humor2

World

The mind, faith and meaning, and everyday modern life

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Ambiguity5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Sound Centrality7
  • Cinematography6

Who it's for

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About

It feeds on the darkness within.

After a series of disturbing supernatural events in his home, Joel a young single father, comes to suspect that his young son may be possessed. Soon Joel receives a visit from Father Lambert, a controversial exorcist in town whose last patient died during his treatment. As increasing chilling occurrences begin to unfold, the priest informs a resistant Joel that unless he can successfully perform an exorcism, the devil will soon take full control of his boy.
Supernatural HorrorDemonic PossessionExorcism ThrillerSingle Father's StrugglePsychological WarfareIntense TensionSpiritual BattleBleak Outlook

Crew

Directed by:
Pearry Reginald Teo, Sazzy Lee Calhoun
Written by:
Pearry Reginald Teo
Composed by:
Frederik Wiedmann

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream The Assent legally?

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The Assent is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, Fandango at Home Free, and YouTube Free. 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 The Assent worth watching?

37
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 37/100 (IMDb 4.3). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Assent rated?

ViolenceDisturbing imagerySuicide themes

Content advisories: violence, disturbing imagery, and suicide themes.

How long is The Assent?

1 h 29 min

The Assent runs 1 h 29 min.

What language is The Assent in?

EnglishSpanish

It was made in English, with some Spanish. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Assent?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Assent in 35 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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