One of 2024’s worst horror movies is now on Shudder

As a seasoned gamer and horror movie aficionado with over two decades of experience under my belt, let me tell you that 2024 has been a rollercoaster ride for horror enthusiasts like myself. We’ve seen some truly remarkable films this year, such as Longlegs, MaXXXine, Trap, Abigail, and Azrael, to name a few. However, the year also brought us some duds that left us scratching our heads in disbelief. And unfortunately, one of these flops has just landed on Shudder – The Exorcism, starring none other than the esteemed Oscar winner Russell Crowe.

This year has seen a number of terrifying films hit the screens, including “Longlegs”, “MaXXXine”, “Trap”, “Abigail”, and “Azrael”. Yet, there have also been some disappointments. In fact, one of the biggest letdowns in the 2024 horror movie scene has found its way to Shudder. You might be wondering which film I’m referring to? It’s none other than “The Exorcism”, a supernatural horror film featuring Oscar winner Russell Crowe.

Now, listen. We love Crowe and believe he’s an amazing actor. However, this movie just isn’t his best work. It might just be the worst movie he’s ever starred in. People were initially looking forward to this film since his previous supernatural horror movie, The Pope’s Exorcist, did well and was entertaining to watch. But they were completely let down by The Exorcism.

This film seems to have a multitude of issues. The script and dialogue feel weak, the storyline is quite predictable, the acting isn’t up to par, the special effects lack conviction, and overall, it appears that the final outcome wasn’t what was expected during production. If this was the result, perhaps it would have been better if it hadn’t been made at all.

While it’s true that what’s considered scary can vary from person to person, it seems to me that anyone watching this particular film would swiftly acknowledge its lack of genuine frightening elements. It just doesn’t deliver enough fear. The jump scares in the movie are meant to startle or surprise the audience, but they are far too predictable and, dare I say, almost comical in their execution. Rather than creating a palpable sense of suspense and dread, this film over-reliant on cheap jump scares only serves to make the viewing experience all the more disheartening.

In summary, “The Exorcism” is a slow-moving horror film with rhythm problems. If you’re looking for something to fill the time or background entertainment while working, it might be an option. However, if you seek a truly terrifying horror experience, we suggest watching “The Exorcist” (1973), “The Conjuring” (2013) and “The Wailing” (2016).

The storyline revolves around a distressed actor, Anthony Miller, portrayed by Crowe, who experiences distress while working on a horror film. His daughter, Lee Miller, played by Ryan Simpkins, wonders if he’s succumbing to old vices or if darker forces are at play. The ensemble also includes Sam Worthington, Chloe Bailey, Adam Goldberg, Adrian Pasdar, and David Hyde Pierce.

Beyond this, it’s worth noting that Joshua John Miller took charge of directing the movie, as he was one of the writers for the script along with M. A. Fortin. These two have worked together before, specifically on the horror-comedy “The Final Girls,” where they jointly penned the screenplay.

Discover why critics are calling it one of 2024’s worst horror movies via Rotten Tomatoes:

As the film sinks into its unholy final act, production hell really comes into full view and we watch in horror as those must have in the nightmarish editing suite, trying to make sense out of nonsense.

Despite Crowe’s commitment to going balls-out nutso in the role, the film unravels, a casualty of slap-dash plotting, lazy directing and a reliance on tired Catholic horror tropes.

While “The Exorcism” deceives its audience into thinking it will be a well-constructed film with its admittedly impressively shot opening scene, all that follows is either cliché, dull, or both.

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