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Dominion: Prequel to The Exorcist streaming

2005 Movie United States Drama, Thriller, Horror 115 min Ages 17+
By: Paul Schrader With: Gabriel Mann, Antonie Kamerling, Pet Chege, Marcello Santoni, Julian Wadham

Lankester Merrin is a archaeologist by profession but an ordained Roman Catholic priest who has lost his faith and abandoned his vocation. He is haunted by what he was forced to do in his native Holland during World War II. The church he's excavated in Northern Kenyan dates to the Byzantine period but this puts its construction hundreds of years before Christianity was introduced to the area. the church was buried to the rooftop in sand and as its structure is exposed, a madness slowly descends on the camp. the local tribesmen are prepared to go to war and demand that the church be buried. Soon, two British soldiers are found dead and their commanding officer, Major Granville, shoots a innocent civilian in cold blood. As fear descends upon everyone in the camp, it becomes apparent that a young disabled boy, Cheche, is possessed by the devil forcing Merrin to re-examine his own beliefs.

Filmium rating
51%

Mood

Dark
Supernatural
Thoughtful

Cast & Crew

Paul Schrader
William Wisher
Caleb Carr
Clara Bellar
Andrew French
Adrian Black
Billy Crawford
Julian Wadham
Griet van Damme
Mary Beth Hurt
Hamadi Mwapachu
Marcello Santoni
Gabriel Mann
Burt Caesar
Ralph Brown
Niall Refoy
Simon McLinden
Rick Warden
Michele Mariotti
Ilario Bisi-Pedro
Oliver Maltman
Stellan Skarsgård
Israel Aduramo
Evelyn Duah
Eddie Osei
Lorenzo Camporese
Pet Chege
Ben Meyjes
Omari Carter
Antonie Kamerling

Budget

Mid-Budget

Cinematic Technique

Cinematography
Earth Tones
Practical Effects

Narrative Structure

Flashback
Nonlinear

Pace

Methodical
Slow-Paced

Runtime

Long Runtime

Soundtrack

Ambient Score
Minimalist Music

Style

Cinematic
Realistic
Slow-Paced

Time-Period

1940S
Post-World War Ii

Central Conflict

Demonic Possession
Exorcism
Faith Vs Evil

Characters

British Soldiers
Cheche
Father Francis
Father Merrin

Ending

Exorcism Success
Faith Restored
Merrin'S Departure

Historical Context

Nazi Occupation
World War Ii Aftermath

Key Plot Points

Church Crypt Discovery
Demonic Idol
Exorcism Attempt

Plot

Demonic Possession
Exorcism
War-Torn Africa

Setting

1940S
Africa
Rural Village

Shooting Location

Africa
Morocco
Rome

Theme

Evil And Morality
Faith And Doubt
Redemption

Genre

Horror
Supernatural
Thriller

Audiences

Adults
Horror Fans
Supernatural Enthusiasts

Titles

Dominion: Prequel To The Exorcist

Box Office Success

Low Gross

Critical Reception

Critic Opinions
Mixed Reviews

Ratings

29% Rotten Tomatoes
55 Metacritic

Reception

Critical
Limited Release
Mixed Reviews

Production Countries

Morocco
United Kingdom
United States

Release Year

2005
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