Deliver Us from Evil (2014)

New York police officer Ralph Sarchie investigates a series of crimes. He joins forces with an unconventional priest, schooled in the rites of exorcism, to combat the possessions that are terrorizing their city.

Director:

Scott Derrickson

Writers:

Scott Derrickson (screenplay), Paul Harris Boardman (screenplay)

Stars:

Eric Bana, Edgar Ramírez, Olivia Munn

2 wins & 4 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Eric Bana	...	Sarchie
Edgar Ramírez	...	Mendoza
Olivia Munn	...	Jen
Chris Coy	...	Jimmy
Dorian Missick	...	Gordon
Sean Harris	...	Santino
Joel McHale	...	Butler
Mike Houston	...	Nadler
Lulu Wilson	...	Christina
Olivia Horton	...	Jane
Scott Johnsen	...	Lt. Griggs
Daniel Sauli	...	Salvatore
Antoinette LaVecchia	...	Serafina
Aidan Gemme	...	Mario
Jenna Gavigan	...	Lucinda

Storyline

In DELIVER US FROM EVIL, New York police officer Ralph Sarchie (Eric Bana), struggling with his own personal issues, begins investigating a series of disturbing and inexplicable crimes. He joins forces with an unconventional priest (Edgar Ramirez), schooled in the rituals of exorcism, to combat the frightening and demonic possessions that are terrorizing their city. Based upon the book, which details Sarchie's bone-chilling real-life cases.

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Plot Keywords:

priest | catholic | demonic possession | confession | exorcism | 

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Taglines:

You haven't seen true evil

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Genres:

Horror | Mystery | Thriller

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for bloody violence, grisly images, terror throughout, and language

Details

Official Sites:

Official Facebook Official site

Country:

USA

Language:

English Spanish Latin Italian

Release Date:

2 July 2014 (USA)

Also Known As:

Beware the Night

Filming Locations:

New York City, New York, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$30,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$9,740,471, 4 July 2014, Wide Release

Gross USA:

$30,577,122

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$87,937,815

Company Credits

Production Co:

Screen Gems,Jerry Bruckheimer Films,LStar Capital

Technical Specs

Runtime:

118 min

Sound Mix:

SDDS Datasat Dolby Digital Dolby Surround 7.1

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.39 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

First movie produced by Jerry Bruckheimer to carry an R rating since "Bad Boys II" in 2003.

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Goofs

Early in the film, Sarchie's arm is slashed by Jimmy in an encounter, suffering a deep gash that it is stated will require stitches. In the very next scene at the Bronx Zoo, the wound is not visible. Immediately following, we see him at home and the arm is bandaged.

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Quotes

Butler: This is it.
Sarchie: I think the Addams family lives here.
[about zoo lions]
Sarchie: You know, uh, the last time we took somebody else's job, you almost got eaten.
Butler: Yeah, if something eats me here, feel free to say "I told you so."

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Connections

Referenced in La noche de...: Líbranos del mal (2016)

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Soundtracks

Soul Kitchen
Written by The Doors
Performed by X
Courtesy of Slash Records
By Arrangement with Warner Music Group Film & TV Licensing

User Reviews

Don't listen to some of the critics.

Don't listen to some of the critics. A very good scary movie. I think the critics knocking it just do not like the exorcism genre. If you liked The Rite or The Conjuring you will like this movie. A story with characters you care about. Also based on a true story which of course means there are certain liberties taken with it but that makes it more interesting. This was a scary movie with brains. The background and setting reminded me a bit of the movie Seven. The priest is the most interesting character. I normally am not a huge fan of Eric Bana but he plays the role of the detective well. This could also be classified as a crime thriller with a supernatural twist.