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: The local tribe believes the dig has unleashed a curse. Tensions escalate between the British soldiers and the locals, leading to brutal violence that mirrors the atrocities Merrin witnessed in the war.

: Stellan Skarsgård as Father Merrin, Izabella Scorupco as Sarah, and James D'Arcy as Father Francis. L'esorcista - La genesi (2004)

(Exorcist: The Beginning), directed by Renny Harlin, is a 2004 prequel to the classic 1973 film. It explores the origins of Father Lankester Merrin's encounter with the demon Pazuzu. The Plot Summary : The local tribe believes the dig has unleashed a curse

: As the church is excavated, unexplained events and violent occurrences plague the surrounding village and the dig site. Merrin discovers that the church was actually built to "seal" an ancient underground temple dedicated to the demon Pazuzu . (Exorcist: The Beginning), directed by Renny Harlin, is

: The story begins in 1949, following Father Merrin (played by Stellan Skarsgård) after he has abandoned the priesthood due to the trauma and loss of faith he experienced during World War II.

: Merrin eventually realizes that a young boy, and later a doctor named Sarah, has been possessed by the demon. To save them and combat the evil, he is forced to reclaim his faith and perform his first exorcism, setting the stage for his eventual return to the church. Key Details Director : Renny Harlin.