Incarnate (2016)

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An exorcist comes up against an evil from his past when he uses his skills to enter the mind of a nine year old boy.

Film Overview
"Incarnate" is a 2016 American scary film directed by Brad Peyton and produced by Jason Blum. It stars Aaron Eckhart, Carice van Houten, Catalina Sandino Moreno, David Mazouz, Keir O'Donnell, Matt Nable, and John Pirruccello. The film informs the story of a tortured researcher, Dr. Seth Ember, who has the power to enter the subconscious minds of had individuals to fight and eventually expel the devils that haunt them.

Plot
In "Incarnate", Dr. Seth Ember, who is restricted to a wheelchair, leads a remote life after losing his partner and kid in an awful car mishap - a catastrophe which he later learns was brought on by a destructive satanic force called Maggie. Ember is no ordinary male - he's an "incarnate" with the special ability to delve into the minds of people possessed by demons and expel the malicious entities from within. Unlike conventional exorcists, Ember's method includes evicting the satanic force through the host's subconscious mind, therefore decreasing the danger of physiological harm to the host.

His life takes another significant turn when he is called by the Vatican to assist a household whose 11-year-old boy, Cameron, is possessed by the same devil that killed his family. Aware of the entity's damaging capabilities, Ember entersthe child's mind to rid him of the satanic force.

Main Narrative
Getting in Cameron's subconscious, Ember realizes that the kid's mind is locked up in a dream world. Cameron, unaware of his possession, believes he is alone in his home with a group of buddies. Ember quickly convinces him of the alarming scenario, and together they start a journey to complimentary Cameron's mind from the control of Maggie.

Maggie, representing the trauma trapping Cameron and Ember's past, tries to block their objective. She controls their understandings and promotes false realities, leading them to suspect their own judgments. Ember, undeterred, uses his knowledge and determination to challenge Maggie within Cameron's subconscious, re-living his personal losses and facing his inmost worries.

Last Act
In the climactic battle, Ember forces Cameron to let go of the illusion, making him realize he has passed away and is being kept alive by Maggie who feeds on his worry. Acknowledging the illusion, Cameron is released, however Ember ends up being engulfed by Maggie. As the last act of the exorcism, Ember keeps Maggie and combusts, damaging both their physiques and freeing his hostages from the torture.

Conclusion
"Incarnate" adds a new layer to the conventional possessed-kid scary film trope by taking the audience into the subconscious world of worry and impressions. Besides the spooky demonic possession, it likewise examines the theme of individual devils, engaging the audience with an elaborate understanding of worry, regret, and the power of acceptance. Although at particular points the story develops predictably, "Incarnate" consists of original components of scary that make it stand out. The psychological depth and Ember's unique technique of exorcism identify the movie within the horror category.

Top Cast

  • Aaron Eckhart (small)
    Aaron Eckhart
    Dr. Seth Ember
  • Natalija Nogulich (small)
    Natalija Nogulich
    Maggie
  • Keir O'Donnell (small)
    Keir O'Donnell
    Oliver
  • Catalina Sandino Moreno (small)
    Catalina Sandino Moreno
    Camilla
  • Carice van Houten (small)
    Carice van Houten
    Lindsey
  • Matt Nable (small)
    Matt Nable
    Dan
  • Mark Henry (small)
    Mark Henry
    Bouncer #2
  • Breanne Hill (small)
    Breanne Hill
    Ilsa
  • Karolina Wydra (small)
    Karolina Wydra
    Anna
  • Vera Miao (small)
    Vera Miao
    Michelle
  • Emily Jackson
    Riley