Directed by Julius Avery (Overlord), The Pope's Exorcist draws inspiration from the real-life
figure of Father Gabriele Amorth, Chief Exorcist of the Vatican. Starring
Russell Crowe as Amorth, the film sees the priest uncover a
centuries old conspiracy as he attempts to exorcise a demon that has taken
possession of a young boy.
Daniel Zovatto, Alex Essoe and Franco Nero also star.
The Pope's Exorcist is in UK/ROI cinemas from April
7th.
Check out the trailer, poster and a featurette below.
The official synopsis reads:
Inspired by the actual files of Father Gabriele Amorth, Chief Exorcist of the Vatican (Academy Award®-winner Russell Crowe), The Pope’s Exorcist follows Amorth as he investigates a young boy’s terrifying possession and ends up uncovering a centuries-old conspiracy the Vatican has desperately tried to keep hidden.