After reading all of the reviews I was satisfied that this would be a true horror film that would definitely frighten me (something that is difficult to do). I ordered the film on pay-per-view and although the storyline was interesting (and apparently based on the real events surrounding an NYPD detective, as mentioned in the trailers), overall it fell short horror-wise and was more a biographical thriller. Sure, there were some moments that would make some persons jump (along the lines of the awful "horror" films Paranormal Activity), there were some scenes that had added "jump" tactics in an attempt to increase the film's overall horror aspect, which I felt were unnecessary. The film would have been better promoted as a psychological thriller, which it truly is. A couple scenes from trailers were not even in the film, which was a disappointment. I kept waiting for "that moment" which never came. Eric Bana, however, was likely the saving grace (no pun intended) and is a great actor, as was his partner in the film (whose name I can't recall).
If Sinister scared you, this film might scare you. Sinister did not scare me and I was disappointed. If you enjoyed the horror in Insidious and are looking for the same from Deliver Us From Evil, you will also be disappointed.
If Sinister scared you, this film might scare you. Sinister did not scare me and I was disappointed. If you enjoyed the horror in Insidious and are looking for the same from Deliver Us From Evil, you will also be disappointed.