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"Prey for the Devil" serves as yet another illustration of the formidable challenge that exorcism-themed films face in escaping the formidable shadow cast by William Friedkin's iconic "The Exorcist. " The syntax for crafting horror narratives, established by "The Exorcist" half a century ago, continues to dominate the genre. Unfortunately, this horror-thriller adheres closely to the established style sheet, following a formula that numerous movies have trodden before, offering nothing distinctive. The narrative unfolds at a sluggish pace, and the attempted jump scares lack the desired impact. Despite generally commendable performances, the plot remains uninspired, leaving viewers with little to ponder. Rather than delving into the psychological realm, "Prey for the Devil" directly addresses possession and its ultimate exorcism. However, the film fails to introduce anything novel, relying on recycled scenes and occurrences familiar from countl...

"The Revenant" is a 2015 American survival drama film directed by Alejandro G. Iñárritu and based on Michael Punke's 2002 novel of the same name. The film is renowned for its intense storytelling, breathtaking cinematography, and the Academy Award-winning performance of Leonardo DiCaprio. Here's an article highlighting key aspects of the movie: "The Revenant: A Tale of Survival and Redemption" "The Revenant," directed by Alejandro G. Iñárritu, is a cinematic masterpiece that takes audiences on a harrowing journey through the unforgiving wilderness of 19th-century America. Released in 2015, this gripping survival drama is inspired by true events and follows the extraordinary story of frontiersman Hugh Glass. Plot Summary: The narrative revolves around Hugh Glass, played by Leonardo DiCaprio, who is part of a fur-trapping expedition. The perilous expedition turns disastrous when Glass is brutally mauled by a bear and left for dead by members of his o...

Scott Mann's "Fall" explores the confined horror genre, a territory previously tread by films like "The Shallows" and "Open Water," but with a unique twist that elevates the tension thousands of feet into the air. Co-written by Mann and Jonathan Frank, the film introduces a clever concept that, unfortunately, doesn't soar as high as it could due to some shortcomings in execution, including subpar acting, editing, and technical choices. While not crashing to Earth, "Fall" drifts into the forgettable airspace of film history. Becky (Grace Caroline Currey), her husband Dan (Mason Gooding), and Becky’s friend Hunter (Virginia Gardner) face tragedy while climbing a sheer mountain in the opening scene when Dan falls to his demise. A year later, grieving Becky, avoiding Hunter and her concerned father James (Jeffrey Dean Morgan), is presented with a proposal by Insta-star Hunter: to climb an abandoned 2,000-foot TV tower in the middle of nowhere...