| release date | January 28 2011 |
| studio | New Line Cinema |
| director | Mikael Hafstrom |
| writer | Matt Baglio, Michael Petroni |
| starring | Anthony Hopkins, Colin O'Donoghue, Alice Braga, Ciaran Hinds, Toby Jone |
| rating | PG13 |
| tagline | The Making of a Modern Day Exorcist |
| site | theritemovie.com |
| trailer 1 | Trailer #1 |
I might have hated The Rite, but I did dig 1408 and do think that Mikael Hafstrom is quite the talented director. READ MORE
I might have hated The Rite, but I did dig 1408 and do think that Mikael Hafstrom is quite the talented director. READ MORE
This week is light on big names films, but does feature some solid choices led by Exorcismus – which is the latest and best of the possession movies released of late. Tokyo Shock is back with another ridiculous movie with Psycho Gothic Lolita. It seems there is a never-ending supply of cheap batsh*t crazy flicks from our friends in Japan – which I consider a good thing. And ‘80s Italian horror lovers can watch some kick ass looking zombies by picking up Burial Ground, now out on Blu-ray. Have a great week everyone! (more…) READ MORE
This week is light on big names films, but does feature some solid choices led by Exorcismus – which is the latest and best of the possession movies released of late. Tokyo Shock is back with another ridiculous movie with Psycho Gothic Lolita. It seems there is a never-ending supply of cheap batsh*t crazy flicks from our friends in Japan – which I consider a good thing. And ‘80s Italian horror lovers can watch some kick ass looking zombies by picking up Burial Ground, now out on Blu-ray. Have a great week everyone! (more…) READ MORE
After two and a half months of pre-production in Barcelona and Toronto, Buried director Rodrigo Cortés is officially back behind the camera with his psychological horror Red Lights. Toby Jones (The Rite, Harry Potter), Joely Richardson (Event Horizon, “Nip/Tick”) and Leonardo Sbaraglia round out the cast that includes Sigourney Weaver, Robert De Niro, Cillian Murphy, and Elizabeth Olsen. READ MORE
In anticipation of the release of Warner Bros. Pictures’ The Rite, a religious horror film opening wide on January 28th, we now present to you part 4 (the second of this segment) of B-D’s ongoing series on exorcism. In this article we put the spotlight on two more real-life cases of alleged demonic possession, one of which inspired author William Peter Blatty to write The Exorcist. The other is a much more obscure but nonetheless just as sensational incident that occurred at a small Catholic school in South Africa during the early 1900s. Whether you believe in the Devil or not, both are fascinating case studies that should at the very least send a few shivers down your spine. (more…) READ MORE
Opening January 28th and starring Colin O’Donoghue and Anthony Hopkins, The Rite – based on the book “The Making of a Modern Exorcist” by Matt Baglio – tells the story of a young American man studying to become a priest at the Vatican who finds his faith through his encounters with demons. In anticipation of the film’s release, this third article in B-D’s series on exorcism focuses on two real-life occurrences of alleged demonic possession and subsequent attempts to expel the “evil spirits” from the bodies of those afflicted. While the two cases – both of which occurred in the mid-1970s and one of which was the basis for two different cinematic interpretations – both resulted in tragic deaths, they are nevertheless fascinating examples of the exorcism phenomenon and its impact on the lives of ordinary people. (more…) READ MORE
On January 28 New Line Cinemas and Warner Bros. Pictures will take their own stab at the exorcism sub-genre with The Rite, Mikael Hafstrom’s (1408) horror drama starring Anthony Hopkins, Colin O’Donoghue, Alice Braga, Ciaran Hinds, and Toby Jones. Adapted from a book by Matt Baglio and inspired by true events, The Rite follows skeptical seminary student Michael Kovak (O’Donoghue), who reluctantly attends exorcism school at the Vatican. While he’s in Rome, Michael meets an unorthodox priest, Father Lucas (Hopkins), who introduces him to the darker side of his faith, uncovering the devil’s reach even to one of the holiest places on Earth. This afternoon we were provided with 6 clips that’ll bring you into the Devil’s latest game of cat and mouse. (more…) READ MORE
One of the year’s first horror films arrives in theaters January 28 from New Line Cinema. From 1408 director Mikael Hafstrom comes The Rite, the latest exorcism-themed horror flick starring Anthony Hopkins, Colin O’Donoghue, Alice Braga, Ciaran Hinds, and Toby Jones. Inside you’ll find the final one sheet and first 3 TV Spots for the flick that tells the story that follows skeptical seminary student Michael Kovak (O’Donoghue), who reluctantly attends exorcism school at the Vatican. While he’s in Rome, Michael meets an unorthodox priest, Father Lucas (Hopkins), who introduces him to the darker side of his faith, uncovering the devil’s reach even to one of the holiest places on Earth. Do notice the poster exclaims “inspired by true events,” which basically means it a complete fabrication of another tale. Hence the word “inspired”. Sh*t, I could say this story inspired me to eat a bowl of Fruit Loops, and while it may be true, it’s also completely ridiculous. Point proven? I hope… (more…) READ MORE
One of the year’s first horror films arrives in theaters January 28 from New Line Cinema. From 1408 director Mikael Hafstrom comes The Rite, the latest exorcism-themed horror flick starring Anthony Hopkins, Colin O’Donoghue, Alice Braga, Ciaran Hinds, and Toby Jones. Inside you’ll find the final one sheet and first 3 TV Spots for the flick that tells the story that follows skeptical seminary student Michael Kovak (O’Donoghue), who reluctantly attends exorcism school at the Vatican. While he’s in Rome, Michael meets an unorthodox priest, Father Lucas (Hopkins), who introduces him to the darker side of his faith, uncovering the devil’s reach even to one of the holiest places on Earth. Do notice the poster exclaims “inspired by true events,” which basically means it a complete fabrication of another tale. Hence the word “inspired”. Sh*t, I could say this story inspired me to eat a bowl of Fruit Loops, and while it may be true, it’s also completely ridiculous. Point proven? I hope… (more…) READ MORE
From 1408 director Mikael Hafstrom comes The Rite (in theaters January 28), New Line Cinema and Warner Bros. Pictures’ exorcism horror flick starring Anthony Hopkins, Colin O’Donoghue, Alice Braga, Ciaran Hinds, and Toby Jones. The studio is kick-starting their campaign, which is why we were provided with 28 new hi-res images fro the flick that tells the (supposed) true story that follows skeptical seminary student Michael Kovak (O’Donoghue), who reluctantly attends exorcism school at the Vatican. While he’s in Rome, Michael meets an unorthodox priest, Father Lucas (Hopkins), who introduces him to the darker side of his faith, uncovering the devil’s reach even to one of the holiest places on Earth. Check out the pics inside — man, I wish they’d release something “scary”. (more…) READ MORE
The task of selling a film is probably much, much harder than any of us realize, which is why posters meant to stir up excitement for upcoming releases are often so badly calculated. 2010 has been no exception, with a large number of god-awful (or just plain boring) one-sheets cluttering up the lobbies of multiplexes all across the country. Here’s B-D’s list of the worst offenders from the past year. (more…) READ MORE
New Line Cinema has just unveiled a brand new two and a half minute long trailer for The Rite that features more scenes and more images of demonic possession. Adapted from a book by Matt Baglio and inspired by true events, The Rite follows skeptical seminary student Michael Kovak (Colin O’Donoghue), who reluctantly attends exorcism school at the Vatican. While he’s in Rome, Michael meets an unorthodox priest, Father Lucas (Anthony Hopkins), who introduces him to the darker side of his faith, uncovering the devil’s reach even to one of the holiest places on Earth. The power of Christ compels you to head to theaters on January 28th. (more…) READ MORE
Last month we got our first look at the trailer for The Rite, Warners and New Line’s exorcism movie starring Anthony Hopkins, Colin O’Donoghue, Alice Braga, Ciaran Hinds, and Toby Jone. In theaters January 28 from 1408 director Mikael Hafstrom, the (supposedly true) story centers on a disillusioned American seminary student who attends exorcism school at the Vatican and ultimately finds his faith through encounters with demonic forces. We’ve now got our hands on the first ever image that features Hopkins as Fr. Lucas facing Marta Gastini as Rosaria, while Colin O’Donoghue as Michael Kovak looks in on the scene. What’s going on you ask? Your guess is as good as mine. (more…) READ MORE
Apple.com has now posted the HD version of the trailer for The Rite, Warners and New Line’s exorcism movie starring Anthony Hopkins, Colin O’Donoghue, Alice Braga, Ciaran Hinds, and Toby Jone. In theaters January 28 from 1408 director Mikael Hafstrom, the (supposedly true) story centers on a disillusioned American seminary student who attends exorcism school at the Vatican and ultimately finds his faith through encounters with demonic forces. (more…) READ MORE
Thanks to the ongoing Cannes market we’ve once again got ourselves an overload of news. In an attempt to keep things organized (and keep small news from wasting space on the front page) we’ve dumped a batch of stories into this latest edition of News Bites. Inside you’ll find Canes art for Djinns, a taste of the soundtrack for “True Blood”, behind-the-scenes pics from WB’s exorcism drama The Rite, and news on Robert Rodriguez directing an adaptation of Fire & Ice. More added through the day if available. (more…) READ MORE
Colin O’Donoghue (“The Tudors”) is in final talks for New Line’s exorcism drama The Rite opposite Anthony Hopkins (The Wolfman). Contrafilm’s Beau Flynn and Tripp Vinson are producing and Mikael Hafstrom (1408, Drowning Ghost) is directing from Michael Petroni’s screenplay. The story centers on a seminary student who attends exorcism school and Hopkins will play an expert in exorcisms. Script’s adapted from Matt Baglio’s “The Rite: The Making of a Modern Exorcist.” Exorcism movies have been hot at hell lately, hopefully one of them will deliver. (more…) READ MORE
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