Exorcism: The Possession of Gail Bowers
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Exorcism: The Possession of Gail Bowers is a 2006 direct-to-DVD horror film
by The Asylum
, written and directed by Leigh Scott
.
, in which a priest
, Father Thomas Bates (Thomas Downey), is called upon to help exorcise
Gail Bowers (Erica Roby
), who has come to be possessed
by malevolent forces. Father Bates is first alerted to the matter by a local couple, Clark and Anne Pederson (Griff Furst
and Noel Thurman). Clark, a worker for Blackthorn Industries
, tells of the problems that the neighborhood faces as the result of Gail's possessions, and that medical science has failed to make amends.
Using what powers are available, Father Bates visits Gail in her home and begins to perform an exorcism. It is during this service that the malevolent forces possessing Gail begin to fight back against the priest, and force themselves to be revealed for the first time.
Horror film
Horror films seek to elicit a negative emotional reaction from viewers by playing on the audience's most primal fears. They often feature scenes that startle the viewer through the means of macabre and the supernatural, thus frequently overlapping with the fantasy and science fiction genres...
by The Asylum
The Asylum
The Asylum is an American film studio and distributor which focuses on producing low-budget, usually direct-to-video productions. The studio has produced titles that capitalize on productions by major studios; these titles have been dubbed "mockbusters" by the press.-History:The Asylum was founded...
, written and directed by Leigh Scott
Leigh Scott
Leigh Scott is an American film director, writer, producer, actor and cinematographer.- Early life and career :...
.
Plot
The film takes place in an undisclosed part of FloridaFlorida
Florida is a state in the southeastern United States, located on the nation's Atlantic and Gulf coasts. It is bordered to the west by the Gulf of Mexico, to the north by Alabama and Georgia and to the east by the Atlantic Ocean. With a population of 18,801,310 as measured by the 2010 census, it...
, in which a priest
Priest
A priest is a person authorized to perform the sacred rites of a religion, especially as a mediatory agent between humans and deities. They also have the authority or power to administer religious rites; in particular, rites of sacrifice to, and propitiation of, a deity or deities...
, Father Thomas Bates (Thomas Downey), is called upon to help exorcise
Exorcism
Exorcism is the religious practice of evicting demons or other spiritual entities from a person or place which they are believed to have possessed...
Gail Bowers (Erica Roby
Erica Roby
Erica Roby is an American actress, known for her work with American film studio The Asylum.- Actress :Much of Roby's work consists of low-budget horror films, again products of The Asylum...
), who has come to be possessed
Demonic possession
Demonic possession is held by many belief systems to be the control of an individual by a malevolent supernatural being. Descriptions of demonic possessions often include erased memories or personalities, convulsions, “fits” and fainting as if one were dying...
by malevolent forces. Father Bates is first alerted to the matter by a local couple, Clark and Anne Pederson (Griff Furst
Griff Furst
Griff Furst is an American actor and film director. Furst has appeared in 36 television and film productions. He also directed seven films, including Movin' In and Wolvesbayne...
and Noel Thurman). Clark, a worker for Blackthorn Industries
Dead Men Walking (film)
Dead Men Walking is an independent 2005 zombie movie directed by Peter Mervis and written by Mike Watt. It features a zombie outbreak at a maximum security prison. The film can now be seen on the Sci Fi Channel in the United States.- Plot :...
, tells of the problems that the neighborhood faces as the result of Gail's possessions, and that medical science has failed to make amends.
Using what powers are available, Father Bates visits Gail in her home and begins to perform an exorcism. It is during this service that the malevolent forces possessing Gail begin to fight back against the priest, and force themselves to be revealed for the first time.
Main Cast
- Erica RobyErica RobyErica Roby is an American actress, known for her work with American film studio The Asylum.- Actress :Much of Roby's work consists of low-budget horror films, again products of The Asylum...
- Gail Bowers - Thomas Downey - Father Thomas Bates
- Griff FurstGriff FurstGriff Furst is an American actor and film director. Furst has appeared in 36 television and film productions. He also directed seven films, including Movin' In and Wolvesbayne...
- Clark Pederson - Noel Thurman - Anne Pederson
- David Shick - Dr. Richard Thornhill
- Rebekah KochanRebekah Kochan-Theatre career:Kochan has been acting since she was nine-years old. Her first role was in a Las Vegas production of Annie.-Film career:She moved to Los Angeles when she was 17, and immediately landed the role of Tiffani von der Sloot in Eating Out. She studied at The Second City...
- Francie - Dean N. Arevalo - Father Fletcher
- Jeff Denton - Dr. Alex Rosa
- Michael Tower - Father Williams
See also
- List of American films of 2006
- The Exorcism of Emily RoseThe Exorcism of Emily RoseThe Exorcism of Emily Rose is a 2005 American courtroom drama horror film directed by Scott Derrickson. The film is loosely based on the story of Anneliese Michel and follows a self-proclaimed agnostic defense lawyer representing a parish priest who is accused by the state of negligent homicide...
- A similar film released in 20052005 in film- Highest-grossing films :Please note that following the tradition of the English-language film industry, these are the top-grossing films that were first released in the United States in 2005... - Dead Men WalkingDead Men Walking (film)Dead Men Walking is an independent 2005 zombie movie directed by Peter Mervis and written by Mike Watt. It features a zombie outbreak at a maximum security prison. The film can now be seen on the Sci Fi Channel in the United States.- Plot :...
- Another horror film by The AsylumThe AsylumThe Asylum is an American film studio and distributor which focuses on producing low-budget, usually direct-to-video productions. The studio has produced titles that capitalize on productions by major studios; these titles have been dubbed "mockbusters" by the press.-History:The Asylum was founded...
, which was referenced in this film - RepossessedRepossessedRepossessed is a 1990 comedy film that spoofs the 1973 horror film The Exorcist. It was written and directed by Bob Logan. The film features the original star of The Exorcist, Linda Blair, as well as Leslie Nielsen and Anthony Starke...
- A 19901990 in filmThe year 1990 in film involved some significant events.-Events:* CGI technique is expanded with motion capture for CGI characters, used in Total Recall .* The first digitally-manipulated matte painting is used, in Die Hard 2....
horror-comedy with a similar storyline