The Cleansing Hour

• Horror

A darkly comedic horror film, *The Cleansing Hour* traps two ambitious livestreamers in a terrifying reality when their staged exorcisms unleash a genuine demonic possession. The film explores the corrosive influence of internet fame and the desperate lengths people will go to for validation, moving beyond typical possession tropes by grounding the horror in the mechanics of social media engagement. What begins as a calculated hoax spirals into a frantic fight for survival as the protagonists confront not only a malevolent entity, but also the unraveling of their fabricated lives and the chilling consequences of inviting darkness for views. The claustrophobic setting amplifies the escalating tension, and the practical effects deliver visceral scares that underscore the film’s satirical commentary on our obsession with the supernatural and online spectacle.