The Deliverance

Watch: The Deliverance

8/16/20241h 52m

Theatrical (limited) Release (US)

~ Every family has its demons. ~

Overview:

Ebony Jackson, a struggling single mother fighting her personal demons, moves her family into a new home for a fresh start. But when strange occurrences inside the home raise the suspicions of Child Protective Services and threaten to tear the family apart, Ebony soon finds herself locked in a battle for her life and the souls of her children.

Director:

Lee Daniels

Status:

Released

Language:

English

Buget:

$0.00

Revenue:

$0.00

Key words:

possession
based on true story
demonic

Cast

Andra Day

~ as ~

Ebony Jackson

Glenn Close

~ as ~

Alberta Jackson

Anthony B. Jenkins

~ as ~

Andre Jackson

Caleb McLaughlin

~ as ~

Nate Jackson

Demi Singleton

~ as ~

Shante Jackson

Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor

~ as ~

Rev Bernice James

Mo'Nique

~ as ~

Cynthia Henry

Omar Epps

~ as ~

Melvin

Miss Lawrence

~ as ~

Asia

Javion Allen

~ as ~

Neighborhood Kid #1

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Reviews (2)

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Manuel São Bento
Written 9 month(s) ago
3
FULL SPOILER-FREE REVIEW @ https://movieswetextedabout.com/the-deliverance-review-from-complex-drama-to-unintentional-comedy/

"The Deliverance holds significant narrative potential but gets lost in a failed attempt to balance serious family drama with absurd supernatural horror. What could have been a thematically powerful movie gradually turns into an awkward and, at times, unintentionally comedic experience.

Despite notable performances from Andra Day and Glenn Close, Lee Daniels fails to build an immersive atmosphere and maintain the narrative cohesion necessary to create a memorable story, leaving the sense that its impact could have been much greater if it had opted for a more restrained, less formulaic approach."

Rating: D+
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RalphRahal
Written 6 month(s) ago
2
I went into "The Deliverance," directed by Lee Daniels, with high hopes, expecting a genuinely good horror film.

Unfortunately, it fell short. Daniels relied on the same tired demon tropes that we've seen countless times, making the movie predictable and uninspired. Despite having an overqualified cast, the film suffered from a lack of funding, resulting in a subpar exorcism movie that ended up more depressing than terrifying.

It's a shame because Daniels has the talent to create something truly unique in the horror genre, but "The Deliverance" failed to deliver on that potential.