First I have to say that I am not a religious person, so this doesn't come from that point of view.
I struggle to understand why so many bad reviews for this documentary.
The Devil and Father Amorth is an amazing documentary that delves into exorcisms still performed to this day by Vatican appointed Exorcists.
William Friedkin is fantastic in this documentary as he explores exorcisms and what made him famous via directing the greatest devil possession film of all time The Exorcist.
This documentary is genuinely disturbing and it does have you questioning is there something more out there and maybe I should visit church.
It is creepy, intriguing and had me on the edge of my seat all the way through.
I would highly recommend this film. I am sure with the coming release of The Pope's Exorcist staring Russell Crowe and based on some of Father Amorth's files, This documentary will get more viewing time and perhaps get the respect it deserves.
You don't have to believe. I personally don't believe in Satan. However, this film made me question and if it can do that, then its a good film.
The Devil and Father Amorth
2017
Documentary / Horror
The Devil and Father Amorth
2017
Documentary / Horror
Plot summary
William Friedkin attends an exorcism with Father Gabriele Amorth, as he treats an Italian woman named Cristina for the ninth time. Prior to filming, Cristina had purportedly been experiencing behavioural changes and “fits” that could not be explained by psychiatry, and which became worse during Christian holidays.
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Intriguing. Don't listen to the bad hype
What a load of baloney!
In order to push that demonic posession is real, Friedkin: 1) talks about the inspiration for "The Exorcist," but omits that the "possessed" boy faked it for attention. 2) uses special effects to alter the sound of the "possessed" woman's voice during her "exorcism" 3) talks to psychiatrists then blatantly lies that they believe in demonic posession. Pathetic!
Beautiful landscapes
That´s the best thing that I have to say about this sad attempt of documentary. And being a lover of William Friedkin´s movies, ( Cruising, To Live and Die in L.A, The French Connection, 12 Angry Men and The Exorcist, of course), I just don´t get how he could fall so low to make this. The "exorcism" shown here looks so fake. Really disappointed. I really hope this is not his last work. I give this a 1.