The Exorcism of Molly Hartley (2015)

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Taking place years after The Haunting of Molly Hartley, who now, as an adult, has fallen under the possession of an evil spirit and must be exorcised by a fallen priest before the devil completely takes her.

Film Title and Release
"The Exorcism of Molly Hartley" is a 2015 American supernatural scary film directed by Steven R. Monroe. The movie is a sequel to the 2008 movie "The Haunting of Molly Hartley". However, the story from the very first film is upgraded in this follow up that endeavors into the world of demonic belongings and exorcism.

Main Characters and Plot Overview
The movie centers around Molly Hartley, played by Sarah Lind, who is now an adult in her mid-20's and falls victim to a demonic belongings. Using an expedition into the gory world of the supernatural, the tale paints a photo of Molly's struggle, taking place horror and the battle to regain control over her life, highlighting inescapable responses of mayhem and fear.

The movie begins with Molly being promoted to a position of partner at a prominent law practice. However, Molly's happiness is short-lived as she begins to experience terrifying hallucinations and suffers from seizures at night. Her unpredictable behavior eventually results in a mysterious death at a private party and she is confessed to a mental organization.

Theme of Possession and Exorcism
Inside the mental institution, Molly's diagnosis proves confounding, up until the eventual discovery of her being had. The focus of the film shifts to exorcising Molly's devil liberating her from its clutches. The Catholic Church sends out Father Barrow, played by Devon Sawa, a priest traumatized from a previous failed exorcism, to lead the procedure.

Throughout the film, audiences are revealed horrifying improvements that happen as the satanic force takes control of Molly. The exorcism scenes are a thrilling mix of the spooky and the graphic, leaving audiences feeling a rush of goosebumps and fear.

The Climax and Conclusion of the Movie
The climax of the motion picture results in a gruesome fight of wills in between Father Barrow, the had Molly, and the demonic entity within her. Dad Barrow brakes his vow to never perform an exorcism again, a choice encouraged by his desire to conserve Molly. The exorcism scene is the linchpin of the film, illustrated with fancy unique impacts and extreme suspense.

Regardless of the painful process, Molly manages to endure the exorcism, however, the ending insinuates that though the particular demon has been expelled, Molly Hartley may still be an unwilling host to other malevolent spirits.

Important Reception
"The Exorcism of Molly Hartley" received a variety of evaluations upon its release. While some audiences appreciated the thrilling story and special impacts, others discovered fault with the lack of depth in character development, foreseeable plotline, and a narrative style that some considered closer to a routine scary program than a suspenseful scary movie. However, Sarah Lind's efficiency as the distressed Molly is normally well-regarded. Regardless of mixed reviews, "The Exorcism of Molly Hartley" has established a location in the line-up of exorcism-based scary films.

Top Cast

  • Sarah Lind (small)
    Sarah Lind
    Molly Hartley
  • Devon Sawa (small)
    Devon Sawa
    Father John Barrow
  • Gina Holden (small)
    Gina Holden
    Dr. Laurie Hawthorne
  • Peter MacNeill (small)
    Peter MacNeill
    Chaplain Henry Davies
  • Tom McLaren (small)
    Tom McLaren
    Father James
  • Daina Leitold (small)
    Daina Leitold
    Janet Jones
  • Julia Arkos (small)
    Julia Arkos
    Beatrice White
  • Bradley Sawatzky (small)
    Bradley Sawatzky
    Orderly #1
  • Samantha Kendrick (small)
    Samantha Kendrick
    Friend #1