Incarnate (2016)
Rated PG-13
Starring Aaron Eckhart, Carice van Houten, Catalina Sandino Moreno, David Mazouz, Matt Nable
Directed by Brad Peyton
The Story:
Dr. Ember (Eckhart) has developed a way to enter the subconscious mind of an individual. He does this to cast out demons who have taken over control of their hosts. He's not into religion, he treats this as science. However he is on a personal mission of revenge to find Maggie, the demon that killed his family.
Competent thriller that keeps you engaged for the duration.
Naturally, your tolerance of movies about exorcising the demon-possessed will go a long way on how, or if, you judge this one.
I still shudder when I think about watching the Exorcist many years ago, so I often approach these films cautiously, if at all.
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However, Peyton keeps you guessing throughout the film, even when you think you know how everything is going to turn out, right or wrong, with films like this, you second guess yourself every step of the way.
Eckhart is always a reliable lead in any film, and he doesn't disappoint here as a man who has lost everything, yet channels his rage to go on with life.
It's a different take on the genre, and that is always something to welcome.
Final Grade: C+
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