The Rite (2011)
The Rite (2011) is a horror film directed by Mikael Håfström. Skeptical seminarian Michael Kovak is sent to study exorcism in Rome. Working with experienced priest Father Lucas forces him to reconsider both the cases he encounters and his uncertainty about faith.
The Rite cast and character roles
| Performer | Character |
|---|---|
| Colin O’Donoghue | Michael Kovak |
| Anthony Hopkins | Father Lucas Trevant |
| Alice Braga | Angeline |
| Ciarán Hinds | Father Xavier |
| Toby Jones | Father Matthew |
| Marta Gastini | Rosaria |
| Rutger Hauer | Istvan Kovak |
The student and the exorcist
Michael’s doubts provide the viewpoint through which Father Lucas’s work is examined. Angeline is another important observer of the exorcism world, while the other clergy connect Michael’s training to its institutional setting. This is the 2011 supernatural thriller adapted from material associated with Matt Baglio’s book. Its Vatican-study premise distinguishes it from other possession films and from unrelated productions using the word Rite.
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