The Vatican Tapes (2015)

A priest and two Vatican exorcists must do battle with an ancient satanic force to save the soul of a young woman.

Director:

Mark Neveldine

Writers:

Christopher Borrelli (screenplay by), Michael C. Martin (screenplay by)

Stars:

Olivia Taylor Dudley, Michael Peña, Dougray Scott

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Olivia Taylor Dudley	...	Angela
John Patrick Amedori	...	Pete
Dougray Scott	...	Roger
Michael Peña	...	Father Lozano
Peter Andersson	...	Cardinal Mattias Bruun
Djimon Hounsou	...	Vicar Imani
Kathleen Robertson	...	Dr. Richards
Sam Upton	...	Orderly Mason
Cas Anvar	...	Dr. Fahti
Michael Halsey	...	Dr. Bramwell
Alex Sparrow	...	Resident Kulik
Jarvis W. George	...	Detective Simmons (as Jarvis George)
Michael Paré	...	Detective Harris
Alex Corrado	...	Bishop Saldano
Montanna Gillis	...	Jackie

Storyline

THE VATICAN TAPES follows the ultimate battle between good and evil - God versus Satan. Angela Holmes is an ordinary 27-year-old until she begins to have a devastating effect on anyone close, causing serious injury and death. Holmes is examined and possession is suspected, but when the Vatican is called upon to exorcise the demon, the possession proves to be an ancient satanic force more powerful than ever imagined. It's all up to Father Lozano to wage war for more than just Angela's soul, but for the world as we know it.

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Plot Keywords:

demonic possession | exorcist | antichrist | vatican | priest | 

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Taglines:

For 2,000 years the Vatican has recorded evidence of evil. May God have mercy on their souls.

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Genres:

Horror | Thriller

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for disturbing violent content, and some sexual references

Did You Know?

Trivia

This film is Mark Neveldine's first not to be co-directed by Brian Taylor.

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Connections

Referenced in Half in the Bag: Fantastic Four (2015)

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Soundtracks

Moonstruck
Written by Joe Diaco and April Diaco
Performed by Alt-Ctrl-Sleep
Courtesy of Lakeshore Records

User Reviews

Decent and Underrated Horror Film

In Los Angeles, Angela Holmes (Olivia Dudley) is a happy young woman, pride and joy of her father Colonel Roger Holmes (Dougray Scott) and in love with her boyfriend Peter "Pete" Smith (John Patrick Amedori). On her birthday party, she cuts her hand and Roger and Peter take her to the hospital. When she returns home, she has a seizure and they drive her back to the hospital. Then Angela is discharged but she pulls the wheel of the taxi causing a serious accident. She returns in coma to the hospital. Forty days later, she has no response and Father Oscar Lozano (Michael Peña) convinces Roger to unplug the life support system. Out of the blue, she awakes in perfect health. Soon Angela shows signs of demoniac possession and the Vatican sends Cardinal Bruun (Peter Andersson) to perform an exorcism to save her soul. Will there be time to save her body?

"The Vatican Tapes" is a decent and underrated horror film, one of the best about exorcism. The plot is based on Catholic beliefs but is engaging. Most of the cast is excellent and has good performances; maybe only Michael Peña has an inexpressive performance. The conclusion has an open end maybe with the intention of a sequel. But in general, "The Vatican Tapes" is satisfactory with an appropriate use of Handycam or surveillance video. My vote is six.

Title (Brazil): "Exorcistas do Vaticano" (Exorcists from the Vatican")

Details

Official Sites:

Official site [Japan] Official Website

Country:

USA

Language:

English Aramaic

Release Date:

22 July 2015 (Egypt)

Also Known As:

The Vatican Tapes

Box Office

Budget:

$8,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$832,271, 26 July 2015

Gross USA:

$1,784,763

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$13,015,764

Company Credits

Production Co:

Lionsgate, Lakeshore Entertainment, Pantelion Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

91 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital Datasat SDDS

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1