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Russell Crowe's 'The Pope's Exorcist' Hits Netflix, Sequel Planned

1/20/2025

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Russell Crowe's chilling horror film, The Pope's Exorcist, has landed on Netflix in the UK and Ireland. Directed by Julius Avery, it delves into Father Gabriele Amorth's battle against demonic forces in Spain. While critics are divided, audiences have embraced it with an impressive 80% score. Excitingly, a sequel is already in the works to further explore Amorth's harrowing journey.

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Russell Crowe's chilling horror film, The Pope's Exorcist, has landed on Netflix in the UK and Ireland. Directed by Julius Avery, it delves into Father Gabriele Amorth's battle against demonic forces in Spain. While critics are divided, audiences have embraced it with an impressive 80% score. Excitingly, a sequel is already in the works to further explore Amorth's harrowing journey.