![]() The acting of Stellan Skarsgard in the role is the film's principal strength along with some innovative camera-work. These flashback scenes are effectively done and help make Merrin all the more real. He is a flawed man with an interesting past that the film delves into through flashbacks. I especially liked the way the character of Father Merrin was treated. And atmosphere is one thing this film has plenty of. The last half of the film begins to bog down under the weight of some of the makeup and special effects, but never to the point of overtaking the film and its atmosphere. This film worked for me for a number of reasons: it is story driven as well as effects driven, it has solid acting, great location shots, and a strangely, highly flawed script that does create interest. Merrin soon realizes a demon exists and.well, you get the general picture. The temple is in pristine shape and has some major anti-Church motifs abounding. ![]() This film follows Father Merrin to East Africa, initially having given up his priesthood, where his expertise has been called upon to explain some ancient temple that had been unearthed from the sand and dirt at a major archaeological dig site. Director Renny Harlin creates an intriguing, interesting prequel to the events shown in The Exorcist and its two sequels. ![]()
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