The Last Exorcism
Directed by Daniel StammAfter years of performing “exorcisms” and taking believers’ money, Reverend Marcus travels to rural Louisiana with a film crew so he can dispel what he believes is the myth of demonic possession. The dynamic reverend is certain that this will be another routine “exorcism” on a disturbed religious fanatic but instead comes upon the blood-soaked farm of the Sweetzer family and a true evil he would have never thought imaginable.
- cultfilmlikerApril 16, 2025A much slower start than I remembered lol still some crazy creepy scenes / acting overall. It’s impressive! The cracks in the possession scene are so effective! Loved it when I was Catholic and I still love it now lol that’s how you know it’s a good Exorcist movie. Caleb Landry Jones’ performance has stuck with me for 15 years now. I think he’s a very good actor. Fun hidden gem! Edit: I forgot about the healthcare “subplot” if you can even call it that. Unfortunately still relevant!
- LivewireAdminOctober 7, 2025What makes this so compelling isn’t just its scares—it’s the way it dissects the very idea of belief and performance. Presented through the lens of a documentary, the film follows Reverend Cotton Marcus, a disillusioned preacher who’s spent years faking exorcisms for profit. When he invites a documentary crew to expose his tricks, what starts as a cynical stunt turns into a genuinely unsettling descent into something unexplainable. Patrick Fabian gives a terrific, layered performance as Marcus, walking a fine line between charming showman and quietly haunted man of faith. His skepticism anchors the film early on, giving the story a real-world credibility before the horror creeps in. Ashley Bell is equally impressive as Nell, the possessed teen at the center of it all—her transformation is unnerving and deeply human at once. The found-footage format works surprisingly well here, lending the movie a grounded authenticity that heightens its tension. It balances eerie stillness with bursts of chaos, and though some may find the ending divisive, I can appreciate the open-ended aspect. <i>The Last Exorcism<i> isn’t about jump scares or flashy effects—it’s about the thin line between faith and fraud, and what happens when a man who’s faked belief comes face to face with the real thing. For a film that begins with skepticism, it ends with something chillingly absolute. letterboxd: FilmPhanPA
The Last Exorcism Trivia
The Last Exorcism was released on August 27, 2010.
The Last Exorcism was directed by Daniel Stamm.
The Last Exorcism has a runtime of 87m.
The Last Exorcism was produced by Marc Abraham, Thomas A. Bliss, Eli Roth, Eric Newman.
After years of performing “exorcisms” and taking believers’ money, Reverend Marcus travels to rural Louisiana with a film crew so he can dispel what he believes is the myth of demonic possession. The dynamic reverend is certain that this will be another routine “exorcism” on a disturbed religious fanatic but instead comes upon the blood-soaked farm of the Sweetzer family and a true evil he would have never thought imaginable.
The key characters in The Last Exorcism are Cotton Marcus (Patrick Fabian), Nell Sweetzer (Ashley Bell), Iris Reisen (Iris Bahr).
The Last Exorcism is rated PG-13.
The Last Exorcism is a Horror, Thriller, Mystery film.
The Last Exorcism has an audience rating of 3.5 out of 10.
The Last Exorcism had a budget of $1.8M.
The Last Exorcism has made $69.4M at the box office.