Set in post-World War II East Africa, the story follows a disillusioned Father Merrin who has renounced his faith after witnessing horrific atrocities during the war. Working as an archaeologist in Kenya, he is hired to investigate a mysterious Byzantine church that has been discovered buried in pristine condition. As the excavation proceeds, the site unearths an ancient evil that triggers a series of gruesome events, forcing Merrin to face a supernatural terror that will eventually define his life’s work. Key Cast and Crew
The 2004 horror film serves as a dark origin story for one of cinema's most iconic figures, Father Lankester Merrin. Directed by Renny Harlin and starring Stellan Skarsgård, this prequel explores the harrowing events that first led Merrin to confront the ancient demon Pazuzu decades before the events of the original 1973 classic. Movie Overview and Plot exorcist the beginning dual audio 720p download