Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Moderate
- brooding
- oppressive
- eerie
- late night horror marathon
- dark rainy evening
What critics said
Critics broadly found the film atmospheric and competently assembled, but overly familiar, convoluted, and short on original scares.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Ralph Sarchie investigates inexplicable crimes as a New York police officer before joining Mendoza in confronting demonic possession.
The plot is based on Ralph Sarchie's purported real-life cases and the book detailing them.
New York streets, caves, a zoo, and crime scenes become settings for disturbing supernatural events.
Police officer Ralph Sarchie works with unconventional priest Mendoza, whose exorcism training supplies knowledge Sarchie lacks.
Films like Deliver Us from Evil, and why
The Exorcist III
Shares a police investigation into supernatural evil, oppressive atmosphere, and demonic horror.
The Exorcism of Emily Rose
Combines procedural crime investigation with possession horror and an escalating battle against occult forces.
The Exorcist
Features a grounded investigator confronting demonic violence through a grim, atmospheric horror style.
The Rite
Blends urban crime, religious ritual, and supernatural menace in a contemporary horror setting.
Movie Details
- Director
- Scott Derrickson
- Release Date
- 2014-07-01
- Runtime
- 118 min
- Rating
- 6.3 / 10 (2299)
Cast
- Eric Bana
- Olivia Munn
- Edgar Ramírez
- Joel McHale
- Sean Harris
- Chris Coy
- Dorian Missick
- Mike Houston
- Lulu Wilson
- Antoinette LaVecchia
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Philo, Starz Amazon Channel, Starz, Starz Apple TV channel, Starz Roku Premium Channel
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Plex
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Deliver Us from Evil about?
- A troubled New York detective and an unorthodox priest unite to trace a wave of violent crimes back to demonic possession.
- What is Deliver Us from Evil like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Deliver Us from Evil as measured, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Deliver Us from Evil violent?
- Somewhat. Ember rates the violence in Deliver Us from Evil as moderate.
- What did critics think of Deliver Us from Evil?
- Critics broadly found the film atmospheric and competently assembled, but overly familiar, convoluted, and short on original scares.
- Which films are like Deliver Us from Evil?
- Films with a similar feel include The Exorcist III, The Exorcism of Emily Rose, The Exorcist, and The Rite.
- How long is Deliver Us from Evil?
- Deliver Us from Evil runs 118 minutes.
- Where can I watch Deliver Us from Evil?
- In United States, Deliver Us from Evil streams on Philo, Starz Amazon Channel, Starz, Starz Apple TV channel, Starz Roku Premium Channel.
