Caleb McLaughlin sitting on a porch with a gray hoodie and earbuds as Andra Day sits next to him in The Deliverance,
Lee Daniels' latest horror thriller, The Deliverance, was poised to be an exceptional new entrant in the exorcism genre, especially given the high expectations set by its compelling premise and star-studded cast. However, the film, released in August 2024, has failed to deliver on its promised scares, leaving both critics and audiences underwhelmed.
While the film attempts to blend supernatural horror with a deeply personal family drama, it struggles to balance these elements effectively. As ScreenRant notes: " The Deliverance's Christian message is present throughout the film. Ebony mocks Berta for her faith as misguided and foolish. That sentiment crumbles when Ebony finally grasps the Satanic source of her problems. She must quiet self-doubt and accept Jesus Christ as her savior, which she sees as the only path to defeat a cruel entity that threatens her children. Daniels preaches hellfire and brimstone in a bonkers, Bible-thumping showdown.
Ultimately, The Deliverance suffers from a lack of originality and an over-reliance on well-worn tropes. As The Guardian aptly summarises:
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