Despite the script's heavy flaws, Prey for the Devil is not a complete disaster, thanks largely to its lead actress and production design.
Directed by Daniel Stamm—who previously found success in the genre with the found-footage hit The Last Exorcism —this entry attempts to modernize the possession formula by injecting a gender-focused hook. However, the film ultimately succumbs to predictable cliches, a lack of genuine scares, and a plot that cannot sustain its own ambitious ideas. 🏛️ The Premise: A Fresh Setup Prey for the DevilHD
: Traditional Church rules forbid women from performing exorcisms. However, a professor, Father Quinn ( Colin Salmon ), notices Sister Ann’s natural, highly empathetic gift for communicating with the possessed and agrees to mentor her. Despite the script's heavy flaws, Prey for the
: Ann becomes deeply invested in the case of a possessed 10-year-old girl named Natalie. Ann soon realizes that the demon tormenting Natalie is the exact same malevolent entity that drove her own mother to abuse and suicide during her childhood. 🏛️ The Premise: A Fresh Setup : Traditional
🎭 The Positives: Strong Performances and Atmospheric Visuals
The film is set in 2018 against the backdrop of a global rise in demonic possessions. To combat this, the Catholic Church reopens schools to train priests in the Rite of Exorcism.