Official Movie Website 01/28/2011 Home Video Not Available MPAA Rating Rated PG-13 for thematic elements, violence and disturbing content Running Time 98 Minutes Genre Horror, Suspense Director Mikael Hafstrom Writer Michael Petroni Cast Anthony Hopkins, Colin O'Donoghue, Alice Braga, Ciaran Hinds, Toby Jones Studio New Line Cinema |
THE RITE (2011)
SYNOPSIS
"The battle against the Devil, which is the principal task
of Saint Michael the Archangel, is still being fought
today, because the Devil is still... "The battle against
the Devil, which is the principal task of Saint Michael
the Archangel, is still being fought today, because the
Devil is still alive and active in the world." -Pope John
Paul II "The Rite" is a supernatural thriller that
uncovers the Devil's reach to even one of the holiest
places on Earth. Inspired by true events, the film
follows seminary student Michael Kovak (Colin
O'Donoghue), who is sent to study exorcism at the
Vatican in spite of his own doubts about the
controversial practice and even his own faith. Wearing
his deep skepticism like armor, Michael challenges his
superiors to look to psychiatry, rather than demons, in
treating the possessed. Only when he's sent to
apprentice with the unorthodox Father Lucas (Anthony
Hopkins)--a legendary priest who has performed
thousands of exorcisms--does Michael's armor begin
to fall. As he is drawn into a troubling case that seems
to transcend even Father Lucas's skill, he begins to
glimpse a phenomenon science can't explain or
control...and an evil so violent and terrifying that it
forces him to question everything he believes. Directed
by Mikael Håfström ("1408"), "The Rite" stars Oscar
(R) winner Anthony Hopkins ("Silence of the Lambs"),
Colin O'Donoghue in his feature film debut, Alice Braga
("Predators"), Toby Jones ("Frost/Nixon"), with Ciarán
Hinds ("Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 2"),
and Rutger Hauer ("Batman Begins," "Blade Runner").
Beau Flynn and Tripp Vinson ("The Exorcism of
"The battle against the Devil, which is the principal task
of Saint Michael the Archangel, is still being fought
today, because the Devil is still... "The battle against
the Devil, which is the principal task of Saint Michael
the Archangel, is still being fought today, because the
Devil is still alive and active in the world." -Pope John
Paul II "The Rite" is a supernatural thriller that
uncovers the Devil's reach to even one of the holiest
places on Earth. Inspired by true events, the film
follows seminary student Michael Kovak (Colin
O'Donoghue), who is sent to study exorcism at the
Vatican in spite of his own doubts about the
controversial practice and even his own faith. Wearing
his deep skepticism like armor, Michael challenges his
superiors to look to psychiatry, rather than demons, in
treating the possessed. Only when he's sent to
apprentice with the unorthodox Father Lucas (Anthony
Hopkins)--a legendary priest who has performed
thousands of exorcisms--does Michael's armor begin
to fall. As he is drawn into a troubling case that seems
to transcend even Father Lucas's skill, he begins to
glimpse a phenomenon science can't explain or
control...and an evil so violent and terrifying that it
forces him to question everything he believes. Directed
by Mikael Håfström ("1408"), "The Rite" stars Oscar
(R) winner Anthony Hopkins ("Silence of the Lambs"),
Colin O'Donoghue in his feature film debut, Alice Braga
("Predators"), Toby Jones ("Frost/Nixon"), with Ciarán
Hinds ("Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 2"),
and Rutger Hauer ("Batman Begins," "Blade Runner").
Beau Flynn and Tripp Vinson ("The Exorcism of
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Emily Rose") produced the film under their Contrafilm banner. The screenplay is by Michael Petroni ("The
Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader"), suggested by the book by Matt Baglio. Richard
Brener, Merideth Finn and Robert Bernacchi serve as executive producers, with Mark Tuohy
co-producing. New Line Cinema presents, a Contrafilm production, a Mikael Håfström film, "The Rite." The
film will be distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures, a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company. This film has
been rated PG-13 for disturbing thematic material, violence, frightening images and language including
sexual references. -- (C) Warner Bros
Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader"), suggested by the book by Matt Baglio. Richard
Brener, Merideth Finn and Robert Bernacchi serve as executive producers, with Mark Tuohy
co-producing. New Line Cinema presents, a Contrafilm production, a Mikael Håfström film, "The Rite." The
film will be distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures, a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company. This film has
been rated PG-13 for disturbing thematic material, violence, frightening images and language including
sexual references. -- (C) Warner Bros