A couple of new genre movies are headed to Netflix in April, including M. Night Shyamalan’s Split and sequel Glass, but this coming month is sadly more about what’s *leaving* Netflix.
The horror films leaving Netflix in April 2024 include Day of the Dead: Bloodline, which will be leaving the streaming service on April 4. This one’s no huge loss for most fans, as the 2018 horror movie was another lackluster attempt to reanimate George Romero’s horror classic.
Deliver Us from Evil (2014) is leaving Netflix on April 11, director Scott Derrickson’s supernatural horror movie starring Eric Bana. The film was inspired by the real life experiences of retired NYPD sergeant Ralph Sarchie, particularly based on his book Beware the Night.
Both The Meg (2018) and Train to Busan (2016) are leaving Netflix on April 22, one a killer shark blockbuster and the other a critically acclaimed South Korean zombie masterpiece.
James Wan...
The horror films leaving Netflix in April 2024 include Day of the Dead: Bloodline, which will be leaving the streaming service on April 4. This one’s no huge loss for most fans, as the 2018 horror movie was another lackluster attempt to reanimate George Romero’s horror classic.
Deliver Us from Evil (2014) is leaving Netflix on April 11, director Scott Derrickson’s supernatural horror movie starring Eric Bana. The film was inspired by the real life experiences of retired NYPD sergeant Ralph Sarchie, particularly based on his book Beware the Night.
Both The Meg (2018) and Train to Busan (2016) are leaving Netflix on April 22, one a killer shark blockbuster and the other a critically acclaimed South Korean zombie masterpiece.
James Wan...
- 3/25/2024
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
Thanks to Netflix, every week another bygone movie flickers into our consciousness like some long-forgotten dream, lingers momentarily, then fades into the recesses of our collective memory. It's like our cultural life is flashing before our eyes before we all tumble into oblivion... Anyway, while we're on the theme of existential horror, this week we've got a scary movie for you that's winning over the Netflix crowd.
"Deliver Us from Evil" is a 2014 horror effort from director Scott Derrickson, of "The Black Phone," "Doctor Strange," and "Sinister" fame. "The Black Phone" is, of course, one of the best Joe Hill adaptations, and "Sinister" is the scariest movie ever, according to science. So, you might expect "Deliver Us From Evil" to be quite good if you've yet to see it. Alas, perhaps it's the lack of involvement from Derrickson's longtime writing partner C. Robert Cargill, who lent his talents to "Sinister,...
"Deliver Us from Evil" is a 2014 horror effort from director Scott Derrickson, of "The Black Phone," "Doctor Strange," and "Sinister" fame. "The Black Phone" is, of course, one of the best Joe Hill adaptations, and "Sinister" is the scariest movie ever, according to science. So, you might expect "Deliver Us From Evil" to be quite good if you've yet to see it. Alas, perhaps it's the lack of involvement from Derrickson's longtime writing partner C. Robert Cargill, who lent his talents to "Sinister,...
- 10/17/2023
- by Joe Roberts
- Slash Film
The Joe Hill short story that inspired Scott Derrickson’s latest horror film, “The Black Phone,” isn’t based on actual occurrences, but the ’70s-set abduction chiller is suffused with plenty of authentic horror. The film follows 13-year-old Finney (newcomer Mason Thames), who becomes the latest victim of prolific child abductor and serial killer The Grabber (Ethan Hawke), a local magician who uses his own North Denver neighborhood as a personal hunting ground.
When the film opens, the threat of The Grabber looms large over Finney and his friends, who are extremely aware that they might be scooped up by the vicious criminal and never seen again. For Derrickson, who adapted Hill’s short story alongside his long-time creative partner C. Robert Cargill, the fear that Finney feels even before he’s snatched felt uncomfortably relatable. After all, just like Finney, he grew up during a time when American children were granted enormous freedom,...
When the film opens, the threat of The Grabber looms large over Finney and his friends, who are extremely aware that they might be scooped up by the vicious criminal and never seen again. For Derrickson, who adapted Hill’s short story alongside his long-time creative partner C. Robert Cargill, the fear that Finney feels even before he’s snatched felt uncomfortably relatable. After all, just like Finney, he grew up during a time when American children were granted enormous freedom,...
- 6/22/2022
- by Kate Erbland
- Indiewire
The Crooked Man will make sure your Valentine's Day is bloody spectacular. Starring Michael Jai White (The Dark Knight, Spawn) The Crooked Man will be released on DVD, Digital HD, and VOD on February 14th courtesy of Lionsgate. Also in today's second Horror Highlights: a look at the new Injustice 2 trailer, an exclusive clip from Hostage to the Devil, and a Borderline poster and trailer.
The Crooked Man DVD, HD, and VOD Release Details: Press Release: "No soul is safe when the chilling horror film The Crooked Man arrives on DVD, Digital HD and On Demand February 14 from Lionsgate. As a young girl, Olivia (Angelique Rivera) recited a haunting rhyme at a slumber party, which summoned the demonic figure known as the Crooked Man. Years later, she must team up with a reclusive mastermind (Michael Jai White) to defeat the demon before they die by his hands. The Crooked Man...
The Crooked Man DVD, HD, and VOD Release Details: Press Release: "No soul is safe when the chilling horror film The Crooked Man arrives on DVD, Digital HD and On Demand February 14 from Lionsgate. As a young girl, Olivia (Angelique Rivera) recited a haunting rhyme at a slumber party, which summoned the demonic figure known as the Crooked Man. Years later, she must team up with a reclusive mastermind (Michael Jai White) to defeat the demon before they die by his hands. The Crooked Man...
- 1/18/2017
- by Tamika Jones
- DailyDead
The theatrical and VOD / Digital HD release of Dagen Merrill's Atomica from Syfy Films is slated for mid-March, and casting as well as a synopsis for the film kicks off today's Horror Highlights. Also: info on The Bye Bye Man soundtrack from the Newton Brothers, images and release details for the zombie film The ReZort, and a trailer for Hostage to the Devil.
Atomica Release Details & Still: Press Release: "New York, NY -- January 11, 2017 -- Syfy Films is pleased to announce the release of the anticipated sci-fi thriller Atomica, in theaters on March 17, 2017, and on VOD and Digital HD on March 21, 2017. The film is directed by Dagen Merrill (“Beneath,” “Broken Hill,” “Murder in the Dark”) and written by Kevin Burke (“Ultimate Spider-Man,” Marvel’s “Avengers Assemble,” “Beneath”), Fred Fernandez-Armesto and Adam Gyngell. The cast includes Dominic Monaghan (the “Lord of the Rings” trilogy, “Pet”), Tom Sizemore (“Saving Private Ryan,...
Atomica Release Details & Still: Press Release: "New York, NY -- January 11, 2017 -- Syfy Films is pleased to announce the release of the anticipated sci-fi thriller Atomica, in theaters on March 17, 2017, and on VOD and Digital HD on March 21, 2017. The film is directed by Dagen Merrill (“Beneath,” “Broken Hill,” “Murder in the Dark”) and written by Kevin Burke (“Ultimate Spider-Man,” Marvel’s “Avengers Assemble,” “Beneath”), Fred Fernandez-Armesto and Adam Gyngell. The cast includes Dominic Monaghan (the “Lord of the Rings” trilogy, “Pet”), Tom Sizemore (“Saving Private Ryan,...
- 1/12/2017
- by Tamika Jones
- DailyDead
One of the must-see premieres at this year’s Horror Channel FrightFest in the UK is Marty Stalker’s “shock-doc” Hostage to the Devil, and hot on the heels of Uncle Creepy’s interview with Ralph Sarchie, one of the film’s participants, during… Continue Reading →
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- 8/12/2016
- by Debi Moore
- DreadCentral.com
Hot on the heels of last week’s truly spooky show, our ninth guest is ready to bring his wisdom to Brainwaves: Horror and Paranormal Talk Radio. The incomparable retired N.Y.P.D. Sergeant Ralph Sarchie will be joining us on Wednesday, August… Continue Reading →
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- 8/5/2016
- by Steve Barton
- DreadCentral.com
Destination America has a ton of paranormal shows currently airing, and sadly almost all of them suck. There is one shining beacon of goodness on it, though, and that’s Ralph Sarchie’s “The Demon Files.” On tap right now we have… Continue Reading →
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- 11/12/2015
- by Steve Barton
- DreadCentral.com
Clive Barker fans, this is the week we’ve all been patiently waiting for as Scream Factory is set to release the highly anticipated Director’s Cut of Nightbreed onto Blu-ray, forever filling the void that most us of Cabal enthusiasts have felt for many, many years.
Also coming home this week is Scott Derrickson’s supernatural thriller Deliver Us From Evil, Axelle Carolyn’s indie horror project Soulmate and the cult classic Planet of the Vampires gets a much-needed HD overhaul as well.
Other titles to keep an eye out for this week include Free Fall, Grace: The Possession, Red Nights as well as HD presentations of two oddball 70’s classics- Squirm and Werewolf Woman.
Spotlight Titles:
Deliver Us From Evil (Sony Home Entertainment, Blu-ray /Digital HD & DVD)
A New York police officer Ralph Sarchie (Eric Bana) begins investigating a series of bizarre and disturbing inexplicable crimes. When he...
Also coming home this week is Scott Derrickson’s supernatural thriller Deliver Us From Evil, Axelle Carolyn’s indie horror project Soulmate and the cult classic Planet of the Vampires gets a much-needed HD overhaul as well.
Other titles to keep an eye out for this week include Free Fall, Grace: The Possession, Red Nights as well as HD presentations of two oddball 70’s classics- Squirm and Werewolf Woman.
Spotlight Titles:
Deliver Us From Evil (Sony Home Entertainment, Blu-ray /Digital HD & DVD)
A New York police officer Ralph Sarchie (Eric Bana) begins investigating a series of bizarre and disturbing inexplicable crimes. When he...
- 10/28/2014
- by Heather Wixson
- DailyDead
As we approach the year’s end and look back in hindsight, 2014 served up some great new entries into the horror genre as a whole. Films like Annabelle, The Badabook, As Above, So Below along with another new entry into The Purge franchise ensured that genre fans had plenty to keep them up at night in petrified fear.
One such title was Scott Derrickson’s Deliver Us From Evil, the supernatural-infused crime drama that took its inspiration from real-life events. In fact, the film is said to be based on the bone-chilling personal accounts from Sargent Ralph Sarchie’s own NYPD experiences.
For Derrickson’s rendition, Eric Bana steps into the shoes of Sarchie — a detective who must wrestle his own personal demons while stalking the streets of the Big Apple to solve a series of gruelling murders. Joining Bana in Deliver Us From Evil are Édgar Ramírez, Olivia Munn,...
One such title was Scott Derrickson’s Deliver Us From Evil, the supernatural-infused crime drama that took its inspiration from real-life events. In fact, the film is said to be based on the bone-chilling personal accounts from Sargent Ralph Sarchie’s own NYPD experiences.
For Derrickson’s rendition, Eric Bana steps into the shoes of Sarchie — a detective who must wrestle his own personal demons while stalking the streets of the Big Apple to solve a series of gruelling murders. Joining Bana in Deliver Us From Evil are Édgar Ramírez, Olivia Munn,...
- 10/23/2014
- by Michael Briers
- We Got This Covered
The Satanic Panic hits store shelves on October 28th with the DVD and VOD release of Scott Derrickson's Deliver Us From Evil, a film based on the non-fiction accounts of former NYPD sergeant Ralph Sarchie in his 2001 book Beware The Night. And whether you accept Sarchie's insistence that his tale is real or not - and, obviously, there will always be those staunchly on both sides - director Derrickson certainly knows his way around delivering a solid scare. 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.Eric Bana and Edgar Ramirez star and with the home release right around the...
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- 10/23/2014
- Screen Anarchy
A demon has traveled from the sands of Iraq to the streets of New York City, possessing people with a body-bending, tongue-hissing intensity. Only a world-weary police officer and an unconventional priest stand in its way. You can see them face off in a spiritual smack-down when Deliver Us From Evil comes out on home media next week, and Sony has provided us with five Blu-ray copies to give away to Daily Dead readers.
“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.”
Prize Details: (5) Winners will receive (1) Blu-ray copy of Deliver Us From Evil.
“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.”
Prize Details: (5) Winners will receive (1) Blu-ray copy of Deliver Us From Evil.
- 10/20/2014
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
“Probably my favorite thing about Ralph is his personal integrity. He definitely cares about the individuals.” Retired NYPD police officer Ralph Sarchie, the subject of Scott Derrickson’s Deliver Us From Evil, helps people who are plagued by demonic forces. Sony is releasing the exorcism film on home media soon, and we’ve been provided with an exclusive behind-the-scenes clip about Sarchie’s craft.
Deliver Us From Evil comes out on Blu-ray, DVD, and Digital on October 28th with the following special features:
Illuminating Evil: The Making of Deliver Us From Evil The Demon Detective: “The Work” and the real Ralph Sarchie The Two Sargeants Deliver us from Demons
“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,...
Deliver Us From Evil comes out on Blu-ray, DVD, and Digital on October 28th with the following special features:
Illuminating Evil: The Making of Deliver Us From Evil The Demon Detective: “The Work” and the real Ralph Sarchie The Two Sargeants Deliver us from Demons
“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,...
- 10/17/2014
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
From the director that brought audiences Sinister and Exorcism of Emily Rose comes the action-packed thriller Deliver Us From Evil, debuting on Blu-ray., DVD and Digital HD Oct. 28 from Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. Deliver Us From Evil is a chilling story inspired by the actual accounts of New York Police Department (NYPD) Sergeant Ralph Sarchie (played by Eric Bana, Lone Survivor), who teams up with .Father Mendoza. (played by Edgar Ramírez, Zero … Continue reading →
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- 9/3/2014
- by Horrornews.net
- Horror News
July 4th weekend's horror offering, Deliver Us from Evil, is coming home to Blu-ray and DVD soon, and we have all the details you need along with the artwork. Break on through to the other side and dig it!
From the Press Release
From the director that brought audiences Sinister and The Exorcism of Emily Rose comes the action-packed thriller Deliver Us From Evil, debuting on Blu-ray, DVD, and Digital HD October 28th from Sony Pictures Home Entertainment.
Deliver Us From Evil is a chilling story inspired by the actual accounts of New York Police Department (NYPD) Sergeant Ralph Sarchie (played by Eric Bana, Lone Survivor), who teams up with Father Mendoza (played by Edgar Ramírez, Zero Dark Thirty) to investigate a series of strange events that are taking over and terrorizing their city. Olivia Munn (Magic Mike) co-stars as Sarchie’s wife, and Joel McHale (“The Soup”) co-stars as Sarchie’s NYPD partner.
From the Press Release
From the director that brought audiences Sinister and The Exorcism of Emily Rose comes the action-packed thriller Deliver Us From Evil, debuting on Blu-ray, DVD, and Digital HD October 28th from Sony Pictures Home Entertainment.
Deliver Us From Evil is a chilling story inspired by the actual accounts of New York Police Department (NYPD) Sergeant Ralph Sarchie (played by Eric Bana, Lone Survivor), who teams up with Father Mendoza (played by Edgar Ramírez, Zero Dark Thirty) to investigate a series of strange events that are taking over and terrorizing their city. Olivia Munn (Magic Mike) co-stars as Sarchie’s wife, and Joel McHale (“The Soup”) co-stars as Sarchie’s NYPD partner.
- 9/2/2014
- by Steve Barton
- DreadCentral.com
A demon has traveled from the sands of Iraq to the streets of New York City and is possessing people with a body-bending, tongue-hissing intensity. Only a world-weary police officer and an unconventional priest stand in its way, and you can see them face off in a spiritual smack-down when Scott Derrickson’s Deliver Us From Evil hits home media just in time for Halloween.
Deliver Us From Evil comes out on Blu-ray and DVD on October 28th with the following special features (via Blu-ray.com!):
Illuminating Evil: The Making of Deliver Us From Evil The Demon Detective: “The Work” and the real Ralph Sarchie The Two Sargeants Deliver us from Demons
“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...
Deliver Us From Evil comes out on Blu-ray and DVD on October 28th with the following special features (via Blu-ray.com!):
Illuminating Evil: The Making of Deliver Us From Evil The Demon Detective: “The Work” and the real Ralph Sarchie The Two Sargeants Deliver us from Demons
“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...
- 9/2/2014
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
Proclaiming your newest horror movie is based on true life events isn't anything new for movie studios, to my mind it reaches back to 1979's The Amityville Horror, but with the recent run of 'based on real life events' horror movies, including The Conjuring and The Quiet Ones, I for one am getting sick of getting hit over the head with this trend. The latest movie to proudly proclaim the spooky goings on you see are rooted in the real life is Deliver Us From Evil, based on New York police officer Ralph Sarchie's (played here by Eric Bana) account of a case where he came face to face with demonic possession. Coming from director Scott Derrickson, who brought us the similary 'based on a true story' The Exorcism of Emily Rose and Sinister (one of the finest horror movies in recent memory in my opinion), Deliver Us From Evil...
- 8/23/2014
- by noreply@blogger.com (Tom White)
- www.themoviebit.com
Deliver Us from Evil is an unholy mishmash of hardboiled cop thriller, Exorcist/Omen-style horror hokum and, most bizarrely, Jim Morrison-inspired psychedelia. The redoubtable Eric Bana plays New York cop Ralph Sarchie with an intensity that rekindles memories of the Sidney Lumet films of the 1970s. The film itself may be silly in the extreme but his performance is in deadly earnest.
- 8/21/2014
- The Independent - Film
The director of Deliver Us From Evil, Scott Derrickson, chats to us about the film, Deus Ex, and horror for kids...
After drumming up decent business in the Us at the start of July, Sinister director Scott Derrickson's latest film, Deliver Us From Evil, is finally in UK cinemas.
Currently on the set of Sinister 2, before he heads off to direct Marvel's Doctor Strange (and you won't be surprised to hear that's a movie that we couldn't explore in this interview), he spared us time for a chat about what he's done, and what he's up to. Without further ado...
Welcome to the world of international staggered release dates! We get Deliver Us From Evil this week in the UK, whereas it had a July 4th weekend release in the Us. It seems to me that it's a more natural fit over here than there.
How much control...
After drumming up decent business in the Us at the start of July, Sinister director Scott Derrickson's latest film, Deliver Us From Evil, is finally in UK cinemas.
Currently on the set of Sinister 2, before he heads off to direct Marvel's Doctor Strange (and you won't be surprised to hear that's a movie that we couldn't explore in this interview), he spared us time for a chat about what he's done, and what he's up to. Without further ado...
Welcome to the world of international staggered release dates! We get Deliver Us From Evil this week in the UK, whereas it had a July 4th weekend release in the Us. It seems to me that it's a more natural fit over here than there.
How much control...
- 8/21/2014
- by simonbrew
- Den of Geek
A rote police procedural conducted by a cardboard movie cop investigating a supposedly demonic evil that simply cannot compete with nonsupernatural reality. I’m “biast” (pro): love Eric Bana
I’m “biast” (con): nothing
I have not read the source material
(what is this about? see my critic’s minifesto)
Somebody please get Eric Bana (Lone Survivor) a nice juicy TV role where he can actually create a character worthy of his talent and intense presence, rather than being forced to shuffle — yet again — through another underwritten genre pawn. This time out he’s NYPD sergeant Ralph Sarchie, who falls into teaming up with “undercover” Jesuit priest Mendoza (Édgar Ramírez: The Counsellor) to investigate some weird demonic-possession shit going down in the South Bronx. (This sidelines Sarchie’s goofy partner, Butler [Joel McHale: Blended], though not so much that Butler cannot ultimately fulfill his own genre-pawn purpose.) Talk to any actual...
I’m “biast” (con): nothing
I have not read the source material
(what is this about? see my critic’s minifesto)
Somebody please get Eric Bana (Lone Survivor) a nice juicy TV role where he can actually create a character worthy of his talent and intense presence, rather than being forced to shuffle — yet again — through another underwritten genre pawn. This time out he’s NYPD sergeant Ralph Sarchie, who falls into teaming up with “undercover” Jesuit priest Mendoza (Édgar Ramírez: The Counsellor) to investigate some weird demonic-possession shit going down in the South Bronx. (This sidelines Sarchie’s goofy partner, Butler [Joel McHale: Blended], though not so much that Butler cannot ultimately fulfill his own genre-pawn purpose.) Talk to any actual...
- 8/21/2014
- by MaryAnn Johanson
- www.flickfilosopher.com
It’s another film involving an exorcism; something that writer-director Scott Derrickson is passionate about, having penned and directed none other than The Exorcism of Emily Rose, and the relatively comparable horror Sinister. The problem with dealing with the same supernatural subject matter, is Derrickson gets compared with his last demon-exercising flick, creating a rod for his back in having to up his game. Sadly, it’s not enough in this day and age to throw out the usual moniker “based on a true story” because it currently feels like every scary movie is. However, Derrickson has tried something a little different by blending the cop and horror genres and positioned the ever solid Eric Bana as the lead.
Based on real-life cop/occult investigator Ralph Sarchie’s accounts, Bana is Sarchie, the NYPD cop, too. Things get a whole lot sinister for father-of-one Sarchie after a dead baby is...
Based on real-life cop/occult investigator Ralph Sarchie’s accounts, Bana is Sarchie, the NYPD cop, too. Things get a whole lot sinister for father-of-one Sarchie after a dead baby is...
- 8/21/2014
- by Lisa Giles-Keddie
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
From the director of Sinister comes Deliver Us From Evil, starring Eric Bana. Here's Simon's review of a solid supernatural thriller...
Director Scott Derrickson likes his horror movies. His latest film, Deliver Us From Evil, isn't strictly an outright horror, yet it builds on his success with Sinister, and makes unhidden gesticulations in the direction of The Exorcist for a start. But this isn't a tribute act, as instead, he's uncovered a story inspired by a real life account, which he's subsequently shaped into an interesting, bumpy, but generally effective piece of cinema.
It centres on Eric Bana's Sergeant Ralph Sarchie, a New York cop who's had his fair share of dark days. Married to the job, but with a wife and child back home, Sarchie finds himself called to investigate an event you could best describe as not normal. Along with his partner, played by Community's Joel McHale,...
Director Scott Derrickson likes his horror movies. His latest film, Deliver Us From Evil, isn't strictly an outright horror, yet it builds on his success with Sinister, and makes unhidden gesticulations in the direction of The Exorcist for a start. But this isn't a tribute act, as instead, he's uncovered a story inspired by a real life account, which he's subsequently shaped into an interesting, bumpy, but generally effective piece of cinema.
It centres on Eric Bana's Sergeant Ralph Sarchie, a New York cop who's had his fair share of dark days. Married to the job, but with a wife and child back home, Sarchie finds himself called to investigate an event you could best describe as not normal. Along with his partner, played by Community's Joel McHale,...
- 8/19/2014
- by ryanlambie
- Den of Geek
Director Scott Derrickson ('Sinister') returns to the realm of horror with upcoming exorcism thriller 'Deliver Us from Evil'. Based on the novel by Ralph Sarchie and Lisa Collier Cool it lands here in UK theatres on 20 August and stars Eric Bana as an NYPD officer who joins forces with an unconventional priest, schooled in the rites of exorcism, to combat the possessions that are terrorising their city. The project comes courtesy of Screen Gems' and Jerry Bruckheimer Films' and we have managed to snare an exclusive interview with producer Jerry Bruckheimer who disccusses.........'Deliver Us from Evil' also stars Olivia Munn, Edgar Ramirez, Sean Harris ('Prometheus'), Joel McHale ('Community'), Dorian Missick, Antoinette Lavecchia, Scott Johnsen and Valentina Rendon. Check out the interview below....
- 8/15/2014
- Horror Asylum
This article is based on a true story.
In a rather perfect example of the Coen Brothers’ irreverent mischievousness, their 1996 masterpiece Fargo opens with the text ‘This is a true story‘. Mainly employed to set the tone for their story, which is at its heart a deeply cynical look at human greed and folly, it was a knowingly bogus claim that virtually everyone was aware of from the get-go. A blatant lie rather than a half true, it escapes genuine criticism mostly due to its audacity. Even so, it sparked an infamous urban legend that a woman went in hunt of the loot and froze to death, having seen the movie and the truthfulness claim and taking it that real money was buried somewhere in the snowfields of Minnesota. While it has since proven to be a false story, either fabricated or mis-attributing a real death to a fictional premise,...
In a rather perfect example of the Coen Brothers’ irreverent mischievousness, their 1996 masterpiece Fargo opens with the text ‘This is a true story‘. Mainly employed to set the tone for their story, which is at its heart a deeply cynical look at human greed and folly, it was a knowingly bogus claim that virtually everyone was aware of from the get-go. A blatant lie rather than a half true, it escapes genuine criticism mostly due to its audacity. Even so, it sparked an infamous urban legend that a woman went in hunt of the loot and froze to death, having seen the movie and the truthfulness claim and taking it that real money was buried somewhere in the snowfields of Minnesota. While it has since proven to be a false story, either fabricated or mis-attributing a real death to a fictional premise,...
- 7/20/2014
- by Scott Patterson
- SoundOnSight
Deliver Us from Evil
Written by Scott Derrickson and Paul Harris Boardman
Directed by Scott Derrickson
USA, 2014
The idea of demonic possession has terrified people around the world for hundreds of years. The idea that something not of this world is wearing your skin, living your life, while you’re nothing but a helpless passenger in your own skin, is nothing short of a veritable nightmare. Although a topic of religious study for a plethora of faiths, demonic possession has always been a favourite for Hollywood films. So it’s always nice when a movie can take the time-tested tropes and turn out something fresh. Unfortunately, this isn’t the case with Scott Derrickson’s Deliver Us From Evil.
The film stars Eric Bana as New York police officer Ralph Sarchie, who finds himself uncovering an insidious demonic plan. A curse that’s destroyed the lives of three soldiers from the Middle East,...
Written by Scott Derrickson and Paul Harris Boardman
Directed by Scott Derrickson
USA, 2014
The idea of demonic possession has terrified people around the world for hundreds of years. The idea that something not of this world is wearing your skin, living your life, while you’re nothing but a helpless passenger in your own skin, is nothing short of a veritable nightmare. Although a topic of religious study for a plethora of faiths, demonic possession has always been a favourite for Hollywood films. So it’s always nice when a movie can take the time-tested tropes and turn out something fresh. Unfortunately, this isn’t the case with Scott Derrickson’s Deliver Us From Evil.
The film stars Eric Bana as New York police officer Ralph Sarchie, who finds himself uncovering an insidious demonic plan. A curse that’s destroyed the lives of three soldiers from the Middle East,...
- 7/5/2014
- by Caitlin Marceau
- SoundOnSight
The “deliver us from evil” segment of the Lord’s Prayer has been used as the title of at least five movies, two albums, one song, and two books. It’s an evocative phrase, so it makes sense. The latest movie called Deliver Us from Evil comes out this week, and it’s a hybrid of the horror, crime and “based on a true story” genres. It’s adapted from “Beware the Night,” a book by NYPD policeman-turned-demonologist Ralph Sarchie, which details his supposed encounters with the paranormal in the course of his police work. How much credibility the viewer lends to Sarchie likely depends on their flavor of religious belief. Regardless of how believable the film is, its reception has not been kind. So instead, seek out an Oscar-nominated documentary with the same name. This one is about real religion-related acts of evil. The 2006 Deliver Us from Evil looks at the Catholic Church’s sex abuse...
- 7/4/2014
- by Nonfics.com
- FilmSchoolRejects.com
Jerry Bruckheimer Films
Today sees the Stateside release of Deliver Us From Evil, a new horror-thriller which sees Eric Bana returning to prominence. Directed by Scott Derrickman, who helmed Sinister and the remake of The Day The Earth Stood Still, the film stars Bana as Ralph Sarchie, a New York street cop who is drawn into a case with renegade priest Mendoza (Edgar Ramirez). Ostensibly a man of no religious belief, Sarchie is forced to confront his lack of faith as New York heads for destruction…
However well the film ends up faring with critics and audiences, it presents a good opportunity to re-examine Bana’s career. Since making his big-screen debut in 1997′s The Castle, Bana has slowly built himself a reputation as one of the most consistent yet underrated actors in the business. While he’s brushed with mainstream success on several occasions, he’s never quite attained...
Today sees the Stateside release of Deliver Us From Evil, a new horror-thriller which sees Eric Bana returning to prominence. Directed by Scott Derrickman, who helmed Sinister and the remake of The Day The Earth Stood Still, the film stars Bana as Ralph Sarchie, a New York street cop who is drawn into a case with renegade priest Mendoza (Edgar Ramirez). Ostensibly a man of no religious belief, Sarchie is forced to confront his lack of faith as New York heads for destruction…
However well the film ends up faring with critics and audiences, it presents a good opportunity to re-examine Bana’s career. Since making his big-screen debut in 1997′s The Castle, Bana has slowly built himself a reputation as one of the most consistent yet underrated actors in the business. While he’s brushed with mainstream success on several occasions, he’s never quite attained...
- 7/4/2014
- by Daniel Mumby
- Obsessed with Film
In Scott Derrickson’s savage and grisly supernatural film, Deliver Us From Evil, Eric Bana portrays troubled NYPD officer Ralph Sarchie, who discovers that he possesses the unique ability to recognize pure evil in human form. Considering that it’s being released during the height of the summer blockbuster season, Deliver Us From Evil is some pretty great counter-programming to all the spectacle films that are currently playing theaters everywhere. It’s very rare to see thoughtful, well-made and truly scary movies being released as it is these days, but Derrickson’s Deliver Us From Evil is everything you could hope for and then some.
Deliver Us From Evil introduces us to Sarchie, accompanied by a wise-cracking partner named Butler (Joel McHale), as he initially responds to what seems like a typical case of domestic disturbance. As it turns out, there’s something far more sinister and evil going on,...
Deliver Us From Evil introduces us to Sarchie, accompanied by a wise-cracking partner named Butler (Joel McHale), as he initially responds to what seems like a typical case of domestic disturbance. As it turns out, there’s something far more sinister and evil going on,...
- 7/4/2014
- by Heather Wixson
- DailyDead
Fans of "Community" and "The Soup" might be surprised when they see the Joel McHale that’s appearing in the supernatural thriller Deliver Us from Evil when it debuts this week in theaters everywhere...
Light of the usual trademark levity McHale has perfected, his character, Butler, is a physically intimidating cop with a penchant for daggers.
Standing in the pouring rain after a scene where McHale was chasing someone (or something) through the weathered streets of the South Bronx, Joel’s sense of humor suddenly came roaring back, even though the surprisingly tall comedian still towered over us as we started the interview in between takes.
Joel McHale: Hello, nerds.
Dread Central: What led you to take your first role in a horror film?
Jm: It’s my fourth.
DC: Really?
Jm: Nah, I can’t remember. What made me want to take it? Because it’s an incredible...
Light of the usual trademark levity McHale has perfected, his character, Butler, is a physically intimidating cop with a penchant for daggers.
Standing in the pouring rain after a scene where McHale was chasing someone (or something) through the weathered streets of the South Bronx, Joel’s sense of humor suddenly came roaring back, even though the surprisingly tall comedian still towered over us as we started the interview in between takes.
Joel McHale: Hello, nerds.
Dread Central: What led you to take your first role in a horror film?
Jm: It’s my fourth.
DC: Really?
Jm: Nah, I can’t remember. What made me want to take it? Because it’s an incredible...
- 7/3/2014
- by Drew Tinnin
- DreadCentral.com
June ended with a blockbuster that encapsulated everything wrong with most summer movies. Bloated, thin, self-indulgent, mean-spirited, and incomprehensible are a few ways to describe Michael Bay‘s Transformers: Age of Extinction. It’s not the worst film of the series, but it’ll definitely go down as one of the worst films of the summer. Still, audiences love Bay’s brand and the film made more money domestically in its opening weekend than Edge of Tomorrow has thus far stateside, which is just heartbreaking. Thankfully, we have summer movies like Edge of Tomorrow and Dawn of the Planet of the Apes to remind us not all blockbusters are run-of-the-mill studio products. Besides Dawn of the Planet of the Apes or another viewing of Edge of Tomorrow there’s plenty of other movies to check out this month. Here are the must see movies of July 2014: Deliver Us from Evil Now in theaters Director Scott Derrickson is...
- 7/3/2014
- by Jack Giroux
- FilmSchoolRejects.com
Scott Derrickson, as evidenced by this interview, is one of the most thoughtful, sure-handed American directors the genre has working in the field today. If you’re not convinced of that after Sinister alone, then Deliver Us From Evil just might make you a believer.
Inspired by the true events of officer Ralph Sarchie and his dealings with the occult and assistance with actual exorcisms in some of the darkest corners of New York City, Derrickson and company will do their worst in trying to convince us that these occurrences are based in fact.
In doing so, Derrickson will also probably wind up scaring the crap out of you.
When we spoke to Derrickson on set in the South Bronx back in July of 2013, his usual soft, inviting demeanor was still on full display even though he was neck deep in the minute-to-minute stress of shooting a nuanced film that...
Inspired by the true events of officer Ralph Sarchie and his dealings with the occult and assistance with actual exorcisms in some of the darkest corners of New York City, Derrickson and company will do their worst in trying to convince us that these occurrences are based in fact.
In doing so, Derrickson will also probably wind up scaring the crap out of you.
When we spoke to Derrickson on set in the South Bronx back in July of 2013, his usual soft, inviting demeanor was still on full display even though he was neck deep in the minute-to-minute stress of shooting a nuanced film that...
- 7/3/2014
- by Drew Tinnin
- DreadCentral.com
Any film centered on demonology has an inherent responsibility for success: to make you, the jaded viewer, believe… or at least, to convince you to suspend your disbelief for just a few hours. Whether or not the film’s protagonist(s) are able to do so or not is dependent. In many, like director Scott Derrickson‘s own The Exorcism of Emily Rose, our main character is convinced of the Satanism at hand, desperately trying to get others to listen, while in others, like The Last Exorcism, our lead is one of the last to be convinced of the Devil’s works. Derrickson’s latest, Deliver Us From Evil, is one of the latter tales, in which our hero is slowly pushed to believe, bringing the audience along with him. Ralph Sarchie (played here by Eric Bana) in real-life is a retired NYPD detective, and it’s his memoir upon which this film is based. Bana...
- 7/3/2014
- by Emily Estep
- FilmSchoolRejects.com
With Deliver Us From Evil now in theaters, I recently had the opportunity to interview director Scott Derrickson. We started by talking about him working on Deliver Us From Evil’s script back in 2004 and I learned about his reasons for casting Eric Bana, shooting in the Bronx, the real Ralph Sarchie, and his interest in a sequel. Derrickson also has a number of projects coming up, so I got a status update on Sinister 2 and asked him about taking on Doctor Strange:
Jerry Bruckheimer had the rights to Deliver Us From Evil for nearly ten years before the movie began filming. At what point did you come onto the project?
Scott Derrickson: The book is what started the whole process and Jerry Bruckheimer optioned the rights. He was looking for someone to adapt the book and I was hired back in 2004 to write the first draft of the script.
Jerry Bruckheimer had the rights to Deliver Us From Evil for nearly ten years before the movie began filming. At what point did you come onto the project?
Scott Derrickson: The book is what started the whole process and Jerry Bruckheimer optioned the rights. He was looking for someone to adapt the book and I was hired back in 2004 to write the first draft of the script.
- 7/3/2014
- by Jonathan James
- DailyDead
Chicago – “Deliver Us from Evil” is director Scott Derrickson’s second foray into possession horror. His first, the excellent “The Exorcism of Emily Rose,” was taut, thoughtful and offered some truly unsettling demon scares.
..it still ranks as one of the most important and best of the new crop of possession/devil films it helped kickstart into being with their box office numbers. Like Emily Rose this film is very loosely based on actual accounts. In this case, the accounts of retired policeman Ralph Sarchie who left the NYPD to become a demonologist eventually writing the book from which the film gets its title.
Rating: 4.0/5.0
Ralph Sarchie (Eric Bana) is a cop clearly troubled by his job. Witness to the worst society has to offer, and beginning to bend under the psychic weight, he gets by on his wits, occasionally following up on hunches that put him in the crosshairs.
..it still ranks as one of the most important and best of the new crop of possession/devil films it helped kickstart into being with their box office numbers. Like Emily Rose this film is very loosely based on actual accounts. In this case, the accounts of retired policeman Ralph Sarchie who left the NYPD to become a demonologist eventually writing the book from which the film gets its title.
Rating: 4.0/5.0
Ralph Sarchie (Eric Bana) is a cop clearly troubled by his job. Witness to the worst society has to offer, and beginning to bend under the psychic weight, he gets by on his wits, occasionally following up on hunches that put him in the crosshairs.
- 7/3/2014
- by adam@hollywoodchicago.com (Adam Fendelman)
- HollywoodChicago.com
Today sees the release of Deliver Us From Evil, a gritty supernatural thriller based on the accounts from a real NYC cop by the name of Ralph Sarchie (Eric Bana), who faced some incredibly bizarre and haunting experiences while working on the force years ago.
Directed by Scott Derrickson, Deliver Us From Evil was co-produced by Jerry Bruckheimer Films and Screen Gems. During the recent press day for the film, Daily Dead spoke to producer Jerry Bruckheimer about his involvement with the project and taking this leap into the horror genre. The juggernaut producer also discussed why Derrickson was the perfect filmmaker for the project, his thoughts on the true-life terrors that inspired the film and what projects are next on his always-busy plate.
When you were first thinking about optioning the book, what was the thing about this story that stood out to you as a producer? This isn...
Directed by Scott Derrickson, Deliver Us From Evil was co-produced by Jerry Bruckheimer Films and Screen Gems. During the recent press day for the film, Daily Dead spoke to producer Jerry Bruckheimer about his involvement with the project and taking this leap into the horror genre. The juggernaut producer also discussed why Derrickson was the perfect filmmaker for the project, his thoughts on the true-life terrors that inspired the film and what projects are next on his always-busy plate.
When you were first thinking about optioning the book, what was the thing about this story that stood out to you as a producer? This isn...
- 7/2/2014
- by Heather Wixson
- DailyDead
So, basically, it's "CSI: 666." Makes sense. Jerry Bruckheimer doesn't really do horror films. When you look back at his long and storied career as a producer, you see several recurring things, but horror seems like it's never really been part of his cinematic diet. I guess you could argue that some of the "Pirates" movies have some creepy elements, but those films are ultimately family adventure movies with a healthy dose of comedy thrown in. So what attracted him to the story of Detective Ralph Sarchie, a real-life NYC officer who gets involved in a case that subjects him to some insane supernatural attention? Hard to tell, but the finished film, directed by Scott Derrickson and adapted from Sarchie's non-fiction book by Derrickson and Paul Harris Boardman, plays like a police procedural first and foremost. It's a dark and grimy film, and while I think it's juggling a whole lot of cliches,...
- 7/2/2014
- by Drew McWeeny
- Hitfix
If you live in St. Louis, we got some Run-Of-Engagement passes for you to go check out Deliver Us From Evil. Read below on how you could win free tickets from us.
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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 Ramírez), schooled in the rituals of exorcism, to combat the frightening and demonic possessions that are terrorizing their city. Inspired by the book, which details Sarchie’s bone-chilling real-life cases.
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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 Ramírez), schooled in the rituals of exorcism, to combat the frightening and demonic possessions that are terrorizing their city. Inspired by the book, which details Sarchie’s bone-chilling real-life cases.
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- 7/2/2014
- by Andy Triefenbach
- Destroy the Brain
This week marks the theatrical release of Deliver Us from Evil, the latest horror film from Sinister director Scott Derrickson. Based on true events, the film follows New York police officer Ralph Sarchie (Eric Bana), who begins investigating a series of disturbing and inexplicable crimes.
He joins forces with an unconventional priest, schooled in the rituals of exorcism, to combat the frightening and demonic possessions that are terrorizing their city.
Before you head to your local theater to be spooked by this summer’s most anticipated horror film, we thought it only fitting that we first prime you up with a look at 10 real-life stories of demonic possession, which prove that the real world is a whole lot more horrifying than anything that we’ve ever been witness to on the big screen.
So proceed with caution because the shit you’re about to read is as nightmare-inducing as it gets!
He joins forces with an unconventional priest, schooled in the rituals of exorcism, to combat the frightening and demonic possessions that are terrorizing their city.
Before you head to your local theater to be spooked by this summer’s most anticipated horror film, we thought it only fitting that we first prime you up with a look at 10 real-life stories of demonic possession, which prove that the real world is a whole lot more horrifying than anything that we’ve ever been witness to on the big screen.
So proceed with caution because the shit you’re about to read is as nightmare-inducing as it gets!
- 7/2/2014
- by John Squires
- DreadCentral.com
The verdict is in on this weekend's July 4th horror offering, Deliver Us from Evil. Does it possess a great deal of bang for your buck, or does its fuse fizzle out before launching? Read on for our take, and tell us your own in the comments section below.
Read our Deliver Us from Evil review!
The film is a paranormal thriller produced by Jerry Bruckheimer Films. Scott Derrickson directs a script he and Paul Boardman (The Exorcism of Emily Rose) wrote.
Joel McHale, Sean Harris, Edgar Ramirez, and Olivia Munn star alongside Eric Bana.
Look for Deliver Us from Evil in theaters now.
Synopsis
New York police officer Ralph Sarchie (Bana), struggling with his own personal issues, begins investigating a series of disturbing and inexplicable crimes. He joins forces with an unconventional priest (Ramirez), schooled in the rituals of exorcism, to combat the frightening and demonic possessions that are terrorizing their city.
Read our Deliver Us from Evil review!
The film is a paranormal thriller produced by Jerry Bruckheimer Films. Scott Derrickson directs a script he and Paul Boardman (The Exorcism of Emily Rose) wrote.
Joel McHale, Sean Harris, Edgar Ramirez, and Olivia Munn star alongside Eric Bana.
Look for Deliver Us from Evil in theaters now.
Synopsis
New York police officer Ralph Sarchie (Bana), struggling with his own personal issues, begins investigating a series of disturbing and inexplicable crimes. He joins forces with an unconventional priest (Ramirez), schooled in the rituals of exorcism, to combat the frightening and demonic possessions that are terrorizing their city.
- 7/2/2014
- by Steve Barton
- DreadCentral.com
Ralph Sarchie is a decorated New York City police-sergeant veteran who seems like your typical tough guy from Queens, but he also happens to be a demonologist. His life story, detailed in his 2001 book Beware the Night, has been made into a new movie by Sinister director Scott Derrickson. Deliver Us from Evil opens in theaters this week. Sarchie is also the subject of this 15-minute documentary by Gabriel Noble. In the short, we learn that Sarchie considers demonic spirits “a different kind of perpetrator, but a perpetrator none the less.” Armed with holy water, incense and salt, the grizzled former detective visits people’s homes to perform cleansings, and yes, sometimes exorcisms. But the life of a famous demonologist (Sarchie studied with...
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- 7/2/2014
- by Alison Nastasi
- Movies.com
Following the "based on a true story" formula that writer-director Scott Derrickson harnessed for success in the 2005 horror flick The Exorcism of Emily Rose, Deliver Us From Evil tells the harrowing tale of real-life New York police officer-turned-demonologist Ralph Sarchie (Eric Bana), who teams up with a rogue priest (Edgar Ramirez) to confront the paranormal forces of evil in the Big Apple. List The Hollywood Reporter Reveals Hollywood's 100 Favorite Films Screen Gems and producer Jerry Bruckheimer are aiming for a $20 million opening over the holiday weekend for the horror thriller, also featuring Olivia Munn,
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- 7/2/2014
- by Jenna Robbins
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Ralph Sarchie is a decorated New York City police-sergeant veteran who seems like your typical tough guy from Queens, but he also happens to be a demonologist. His life story, detailed in his 2001 book Beware the Night, has been made into a new movie by Sinister director Scott Derrickson. Deliver Us from Evil opens in theaters this week. Sarchie is also the subject of this 15-minute documentary by Gabriel Noble. In the short, we learn that Sarchie considers demonic spirits “a different kind of perpetrator, but a perpetrator none the less.” Armed with holy water, incense and salt, the grizzled former detective visits people’s homes to perform cleansings, and yes, sometimes exorcisms. But the life of a famous demonologist (Sarchie studied...
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- 7/2/2014
- by affiliates@fandango.com
- Fandango
Call me crazy, but “the actual accounts of NYPD sergeant Ralph Sarchie” (from which Deliver Us from Evil was purportedly derived) sound an awful lot like every other horror movie ever made. In Scott Derrickson’s latest film (he also directed Sinister and The Exorcism of Emily Rose), we follow tough, cynical cop Sarchie (Eric Bana) as a series of increasingly creepy occurrences in the Bronx open his eyes to the fact that demons are real and that he needs to get good with God. Sarchie, we’re told, is known for his “radar” — a clairvoyant’s ability to sense when something is worth looking into. But he himself isn’t much of a believer in the supernatural. “I’ve seen horrible things, but nothing that can’t be explained by human nature,” he tells Jesuit priest Mendoza, played by Edgar Ramirez. “Then you haven’t seen true evil,” the priest replies.
- 7/2/2014
- by Bilge Ebiri
- Vulture
Eric Bana’s latest role as real-life NYPD Officer Ralph Sarchie finds the accomplished Aussie actor firmly entrenched in a world where evil goes way beyond the typical street crime and routine arrest. As a cop with South Bronx's 46th Precinct in the Nineties, Sarchie had seen it all...
But it was his involvement with cases concerning the occult the revealed his true purpose.
On a rainy night on location in the Bronx way back in July of 2013, Dread Central and a few other outlets had the chance to speak to Bana (fittingly, inside an old church) about the responsibility of telling Sarchie’s story in a believable way.
Dread Central: So it sounds like you’ve been dealing with quite a bit of prosthetics and other things like that on this film. How has that experience been?
Eric Bana: No, not for me. Not too bad. I mean,...
But it was his involvement with cases concerning the occult the revealed his true purpose.
On a rainy night on location in the Bronx way back in July of 2013, Dread Central and a few other outlets had the chance to speak to Bana (fittingly, inside an old church) about the responsibility of telling Sarchie’s story in a believable way.
Dread Central: So it sounds like you’ve been dealing with quite a bit of prosthetics and other things like that on this film. How has that experience been?
Eric Bana: No, not for me. Not too bad. I mean,...
- 7/2/2014
- by Drew Tinnin
- DreadCentral.com
Scott Derrickson is most definitely a director to watch out for. After having helmed The Exorcism of Emily Rose and Sinister, among others, he’s a pretty big deal in the horror genre right about now. His latest effort, Deliver Us From Evil, once again takes a stab at paranormal happenings and opens in theatres today.
Based on a true story, the film follows Ralph Sarchie (Eric Bana), a special ops unit member who’s assigned to the most dangerous case of his career. Along with his partner Officer Butler (Joel McHale), the two stumble upon what seems to be a simple domestic disturbance. However, upon further investigation, they realize that they’re dealing with something much more horrific and bizarre.
Last weekend, at the film’s La press day, we had the chance to sit down with Bana, McHale, Derrickson, Olivia Munn, Edgar Ramirez, Jerry Bruckheimer and the real life Ralph Sarchie.
Based on a true story, the film follows Ralph Sarchie (Eric Bana), a special ops unit member who’s assigned to the most dangerous case of his career. Along with his partner Officer Butler (Joel McHale), the two stumble upon what seems to be a simple domestic disturbance. However, upon further investigation, they realize that they’re dealing with something much more horrific and bizarre.
Last weekend, at the film’s La press day, we had the chance to sit down with Bana, McHale, Derrickson, Olivia Munn, Edgar Ramirez, Jerry Bruckheimer and the real life Ralph Sarchie.
- 7/2/2014
- by Jami Philbrick
- We Got This Covered
There's really not a lot that can be done with paranormal thrillers these days. With the recent slate of bland possession movies and the Paranormal Activity juggernaut annually dulling the bump-in-the-night brand of horror, it takes a certain angle at the sub-genre or a top-notch style of delivering the thrills for a film to really play in the haunted sandbox. Luckily, there are those entries that realize the ways in which to keep a fresh game in a stale ballpark, Deliver Us from Evil being the latest of these. Part gritty-nypd procedural, part sinister-entity horror, the film nails every tone and hits every scare with results that should satisfy any and all downtrodden, horror fans. Thankfully, there are still films that can keep us up at night. That gritty-nypd procedural revolves around Ralph Sarchie (Eric Bana), a New York City cop who sees all manner of horrors running through the rainy,...
- 7/2/2014
- by Jeremy Kirk
- firstshowing.net
Director Scott Derrickson can deliver a thriller, he's proven that with films such as The Exorcism of Emily Rose and Sinister. I still think he's waiting to put together something that truly works from start to finish such as how Sinister loses steam in its third act and Emily Rose has its down moments, but nevertheless, he knows how to keep an audience's attention. With his new film, Deliver Us from Evil, he continues to show promise, though this may be his most bloated thriller yet as the film runs nearly two hours and the only purpose throughout seems to be to get to the film's climax, which is undoubtedly excellent, but the rest could have been trimmed by almost 20-30 minutes, or at least more time could have been given for the film's two leads to chew the scenery together. Outside of the wonderful third act, one of the...
- 7/2/2014
- by Brad Brevet
- Rope of Silicon
"Deliver Us From Evil" is the latest in a long line of "inspired by true events" horror films.
This tale of cops, criminals, and swarthy, renegade priests opens this week to try and scare up some summer box-office business.
So who is this Scott Derrickson guy?
Derrickson is a genre director perhaps best-known for his other true story, religo-horror film, "The Exorcism of Emily Rose." He's beloved by many horror fans thanks in part to a very open and engaging presence on social media. His 2012 film "Sinister" did fantastically well at the box office, turning a $3M budget into an almost $90M take.
Derrickson has also written several screenplays, including "Devil's Knot" for Canada's Atom Egoyan. He's also recently been picked by Marvel to tackle one of the more challenging characters in their canon, set to write and direct the "Dr. Strange" film for the megastudio.
Is this really a true story?...
This tale of cops, criminals, and swarthy, renegade priests opens this week to try and scare up some summer box-office business.
So who is this Scott Derrickson guy?
Derrickson is a genre director perhaps best-known for his other true story, religo-horror film, "The Exorcism of Emily Rose." He's beloved by many horror fans thanks in part to a very open and engaging presence on social media. His 2012 film "Sinister" did fantastically well at the box office, turning a $3M budget into an almost $90M take.
Derrickson has also written several screenplays, including "Devil's Knot" for Canada's Atom Egoyan. He's also recently been picked by Marvel to tackle one of the more challenging characters in their canon, set to write and direct the "Dr. Strange" film for the megastudio.
Is this really a true story?...
- 7/2/2014
- by Jason Gorber
- Moviefone
The opening fifteen to twenty minutes of “Deliver Us From Evil” find co-writer and director Scott Derrickson delivering a pretty clear statement of intent. Within that span of time, soldiers in Iraq stumble across an unspeakable horror, a street weary detective finds a dead baby in a dumpster, and not long after, that same cop finds himself in the lion’s den at the zoo, with his gun drawn on two of the approaching big cats. There is nothing particularly subtle about Derrickson’s second time around exorcism genre, following 2005’s “The Exorcism Of Emily Rose,” and that’s part of the problem with this Jerry Bruckheimer produced exercise in horror (surprise, surprise). Eric Bana, utilizing a wildly inconsistent and over-the-top New Yawk accent, leads the film as Ralph Sarchie, a respected, no nonsense cop who finds himself looking into a weird string of recent crimes. In the far too...
- 7/2/2014
- by Kevin Jagernauth
- The Playlist
"Deliver Us From Evil" is the latest sweaty summer offering from Scott Derrickson, the co-writer/director of "The Exorcism of Emily Rose" and "Sinister." Eric Bana stars as Ralph Sarchie, a special ops police officer in one of the most dangerous precincts in Manhattan. Sarchie and his partner (played by Joel McHale) are used to seeing the worst that humans can do to each other, but some of the crimes on their beat have a supernatural flavor to them. Enter Father Mendoza (Edgar Ramirez), a priest who smokes and drinks and performs exorcisms. Sarchie's no believer, but when things start going bump in his house -- and threatening his wife (Olivia Munn) and child -- that's another story.
Derrickson and co-writer Paul Harris Boardman were inspired by the real Ralph Sarchie's tales of supernatural stuff he saw during his career as a NYPD, as detailed in his book "Beware the Night.
Derrickson and co-writer Paul Harris Boardman were inspired by the real Ralph Sarchie's tales of supernatural stuff he saw during his career as a NYPD, as detailed in his book "Beware the Night.
- 7/2/2014
- by Jenni Miller
- Moviefone
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