Review of Deliver Us from Evil (2009) by Emma E — 04 Sep 2007

One of the most unsettling but powerful documentaries I have seen recently. This film follows the reign of terror released by Bishop Oliver O'Grady from the 1970's til present, and how he was responsible for the rape and molestation of at least 25 children, ranging from ages 3 months to onward.

O'Grady was released from prison after only 7 years, and now resides in Ireland, and is actually interviewed for the film. It is a heartbreaking film in many ways; at the conclusion of the film, one father claims that he no longer believes in God, after discovering his daughter was molested for up to 7 years by O'Grady while she was younger.

But this film is not an attempt to assail the faith, but rather a rather corrupt man, who not only was punished for his actions, but one in which the Catholic church repeatedly protected him.