The Deliverance is a 2024 American supernatural horror thriller film directed by Lee Daniels and written by David Coggeshall, and Elijah Bynum. Inspired by the Ammons haunting case,[1] it stars Andra Day with Rob Morgan, Caleb McLaughlin, Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, Tasha Smith, Omar Epps, Mo'Nique, and Glenn Close. The film was released in select theaters on August 16, 2024, and will stream on Netflix on August 30.
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Directed by | Lee Daniels |
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Cinematography | Eli Arenson |
Edited by | Stan Salfas |
Music by | Lucas Vidal |
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Distributed by | Netflix |
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Country | United States |
Language | English |
Cast
edit- Andra Day as Ebony, an alcoholic mother of a Pennsylvania family whose children purportedly became demonically possessed
- Glenn Close as Alberta, Ebony's religious mother
- Anthony B. Jenkins as Andre, Ebony's youngest son
- Caleb McLaughlin as Nate, Ebony's eldest son
- Demi Singleton as Shante, Ebony's daughter
- Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor as Reverend Bernice James
- Mo'Nique as Cynthia Henry, a social worker
- Omar Epps as Melvin
- Miss Lawrence as Asia
- Colleen Camp as Doctor Hoffsteder
- Juanita Jennings as Mrs. Tucker
- Kimberly Russell as Mrs. Ross
- Tasha Smith as Pastor Powell
Production
editIn January 2022, it was reported that Lee Daniels would direct and Andra Day, Octavia Spencer, Glenn Close, Rob Morgan, Caleb McLaughlin and Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor would star in the film.[2][3] In April 2022, Mo'Nique, who last worked with Daniels in the 2009 film Precious, replaced Octavia Spencer in the role.[4][5] Also that month, Tasha Smith was cast.[6] Omar Epps, Demi Singleton, Miss Lawrence, and Anthony B. Jenkins round out the cast.[7][8]
The film was shot in mid-2022 in Pittsburgh.[9]
Release
editIn January 2022, Netflix won a bidding war among seven studios that also included Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer and Miramax over the film rights in a deal of "upward of $65 million, covering the film's budget and buyouts"; the film's net budget was estimated at $30 million when submitted.[2] It was released in select theaters on August 16, 2024, and will stream on Netflix on August 30.[10]
Reception
editOn the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 50% of 16 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 5.5/10.[11]
References
edit- ^ Bradshaw, Peter (2024-08-16). "The Deliverance review – Lee Daniels exorcism horror brings strong cast to real-life story". The Guardian. Retrieved 2024-08-16.
- ^ a b Fleming, Mike Jr. (January 24, 2022). "Lee Daniels-Directed Exorcism Thriller With Andra Day, Octavia Spencer, Glenn Close, Rob Morgan, Caleb McLaughlin, Aunjanue Ellis, Tasha Smith Scares Up $65M+ Netflix Deal After Head-Spinning 7-Bidder Battle".
- ^ Rubin, Rebecca (January 24, 2022). "Netflix Wins Bidding War for Lee Daniels' Exorcism Thriller Starring Andra Day, Octavia Spencer and Glenn Close".
- ^ Fleming, Mike Jr. (April 1, 2022). "Mo'Nique & Lee Daniels Patch 'Precious' Feud; She'll Replace Octavia Spencer In Netflix Thriller 'Demon House'". Deadline.
- ^ Grobar, Matt (April 2, 2022). "Lee Daniels Crashes Mo'Nique's April Fools' Day Event, Apologizes To 'Precious' Star After Longtime Feud: "I Am So Sorry For Hurting You In Any Way That I Did"".
- ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (April 15, 2022). "Tasha Smith Reteams With Lee Daniels On His Untitled Horror Netflix Pic".
- ^ Vlessing, Etan (July 14, 2022). "Omar Epps, Demi Singleton, Miss Lawrence, Anthony B. Jenkins Join Lee Daniels' 'The Deliverance' for Netflix". The Hollywood Reporter.
- ^ Grobar, Matt (July 14, 2022). "'The Deliverance': Omar Epps, Demi Singleton, Miss Lawrence & Anthony B. Jenkins Join Lee Daniels' Exorcism Film For Netflix".
- ^ Abramovitch, Seth (2023-03-08). "Mo'Nique Makes Peace (Mostly)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2024-08-16.
- ^ "In Lee Daniels' The Deliverance, Nothing Is As It Seems". Netflix Tudum. Retrieved 2024-06-10.
- ^ "The Deliverance". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Retrieved August 17, 2024.