Exorcist: The Beginning
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Exorcist: The Beginning

Archeologist Lankester Merrin is asked to go to East Africa to excavate a church that has been found completely buried in sand. Merrin is also an orda...ined Roman Catholic priest who, still haunted by what he was forced to do during World War II in his native Holland, eschews any religion or belief. He's fascinated by what he finds and that it dates hundred of years before Christianity was introduced to the area. Accompanied by a young priest, Father Francis, to keep an eye on the religious elements of what they find, Merrin makes his way to the camp. There he meets a young doctor, Sarah and soon realizes there is an air of gloom that envelops the entire site. Workmen go mad and a young boy is mauled by a pack of hyenas while completely ignoring his younger brother Joseph. Inside the church itself they find signs of desecration. Merrin is forced to re-examine his lack of faith and come face to face with the devil. Show More

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In Exorcist: The Beginning (2004), archeologist and priest Lankester Merrin is summoned to East Africa to excavate a buried church. Merrin, still haunted by his experiences during World War II, is initially skeptical of religion. However, he becomes intrigued by the discovery, as the church predates the introduction of Christianity to the region by hundreds of years. To ensure the religious aspects are properly addressed, Merrin is accompanied by a young priest named Father Francis.

Upon arriving at the excavation site, Merrin encounters an oppressive atmosphere. Strange occurrences, such as workers going insane and a young boy being attacked by hyenas, pervade the area. Inside the church, signs of desecration are found, adding to the mysterious circumstances. As these inexplicable events unfold, Merrin is compelled to reevaluate his lack of faith and confront the forces of evil face to face.

Exorcist: The Beginning presents an intense and suspenseful narrative that explores the intersection between faith, history, and the supernatural. The film delves into Merrin's personal journey of rediscovering his religious beliefs amidst the disturbing occurrences at the excavation site. With its atmospheric setting and themes of possession and exorcism, the movie offers a thrilling and thought-provoking viewing experience.