4.8
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Deliver Us from Evil (2014)
Deliver Us from Evil (2014)
Overview
When a frightening wave of violence sweeps through New York City, troubled cop Sarchie fails to find a rational explanation for the bizarre crimes. However, his eyes are opened to a frightening alternate reality when renegade Jesuit priest Mendoza convinces him that demonic possession may be to blame for the gruesome murders. Together, they wage a valiant supernatural struggle to rid the city of an otherworldly evil.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Political: Leans Right
Diversity: Moderate
Christianity: Positive
Viewer Rating
4.8
Overview
When a frightening wave of violence sweeps through New York City, troubled cop Sarchie fails to find a rational explanation for the bizarre crimes. However, his eyes are opened to a frightening alternate reality when renegade Jesuit priest Mendoza convinces him that demonic possession may be to blame for the gruesome murders. Together, they wage a valiant supernatural struggle to rid the city of an otherworldly evil.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film's resolution, which champions traditional religious faith and exorcism as the definitive solution to supernatural evil, aligns with conservative values, despite its exploration of war trauma as a catalyst for the evil.
The movie features a cast with some visible diversity, though its primary roles are not explicitly recast for DEI purposes. The narrative focuses on a traditional male protagonist and does not offer a critical portrayal of traditional identities, nor does it center on explicit DEI themes.
Secondary
The film unequivocally portrays Christianity, specifically Catholicism and its exorcism rituals, as the legitimate and effective means to combat demonic evil. The narrative validates the power of faith and the Church's role in spiritual warfare, with the priest serving as a heroic figure.
The film "Deliver Us from Evil" is a supernatural horror thriller focused on a police officer investigating demonic possessions. There are no identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes present in the narrative, resulting in no portrayal to evaluate.
The film 'Deliver Us from Evil' does not include any transsexual characters or explore transgender themes. Its plot focuses entirely on supernatural horror, a detective's personal struggles, and demonic possession, without any relevant LGBTQ+ representation.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film "Deliver Us from Evil" is based on a non-fiction book and real-life accounts. All major characters, including the protagonist Ralph Sarchie, maintain their historical or source-material gender in the film adaptation.
The film is based on a non-fiction book about a real police officer, Ralph Sarchie, who is portrayed by an actor of the same race. Other key characters are either original to the adaptation or their race was not canonically or widely established as different from their on-screen portrayal.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.2
6.3
Critic Ratings
2.9
4.0
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