Insights from the Cinematic World: Michael Petroni

The Rite is based on Matt Baglio‘s nonfiction book The Rite: The Making of a Modern Exorcist, directed by Mikael Hafstrom and starring Anthony Hopkins, Colin O’Donoghue, Alice Braga, Ciaran Hinds, and Toby Jones

The Rite

The Rite is an exorcism drama horror film directed by Mikael Håfström and written by Matt Baglio and Michael Petroni. It stars Anthony Hopkins as Father Lucas. Inspired by true events, “The Rite” follows skeptical seminary student Michael Kovak (Colin O’Donoghue), who reluctantly attends exorcism school at the Vatican.

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