The Rite (2011)

2011 · 114 min · Drama, Thriller, Horror

Seminary student Michael Kovak reluctantly attends exorcism school at the Vatican. While he’s in Rome, Michael meets an unorthodox priest who introduces him to the darker side of his faith, uncovering the devil’s reach even to one of the holiest places on Earth.

Directed by Mikael Håfström. Starring Anthony Hopkins, Colin O'Donoghue, Alice Braga, Rutger Hauer and Ciarán Hinds.

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