Deliver Us from Evil

About This Movie

Deliver Us from Evil has this eerie tone that creeps in slowly, almost like a fog rolling into a sleepy town. Johannes and Pernille’s search for a new life feels relatable, but the dread builds as family secrets and local tensions unravel. The pacing is deliberate, and it allows the atmosphere to seep in—there’s this palpable tension between the past and the present. The performances are solid, especially from Lars, whose drunken antics spiral into something much darker. Practical effects are used sparingly, but they land with a stark realism that enhances the overall unease. It’s a film that explores guilt and the lengths one will go to protect their family, which gives it an interesting depth.

Pacing builds tension effectivelyStrong performances, particularly by the brotherAtmospheric use of practical effects