Review of The Rite (2011) by Igor P — 03 Apr 2012

I love movies about demons and exorcisms!This one was actually really good and quite scary!Anthony Hopkins was great.

This review of The Rite (2011) was written by Igor P on 03 Apr 2012.

The Rite has generally received mixed reviews.

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