The Cleansing Hour (2019)
The Cleansing Hour is a supernatural horror film directed by Damien LeVeck, based on his 2016 short film of the same name. The movie stars Ryan Guzman, Kyle Gallner, and Alix Angelis, and blends elements of modern technology with traditional horror themes.
The story centers around Max (Ryan Guzman) and Drew (Kyle Gallner), two friends who run a popular live-streamed web series called “The Cleansing Hour,” where they stage fake exorcisms for an online audience. Max plays the charismatic priest, while Drew handles the production. The show has become a hit, drawing in viewers who believe they are witnessing real exorcisms.
However, things take a terrifying turn when one of their staged exorcisms becomes real. The woman they are pretending to exorcise, Lane (Alix Angelis), becomes genuinely possessed by a malevolent demon. Trapped in the studio with the demon and with the live feed still running, Max and Drew must confront their past sins and figure out how to defeat the entity before it’s too late.
The Cleansing Hour is noted for its clever use of social media and internet culture, combined with traditional horror elements. The film explores themes of deception, the quest for fame, and the consequences of exploiting the supernatural for entertainment.
With its tense atmosphere, strong performances, and creative approach to the exorcism genre, the movie offers a fresh and frightening experience for horror fans.
