exorcism
noun
ex·or·cism
ˈek-ˌsȯr-ˌsi-zəm 
-sər-
-sər-
1
: the act or practice of exorcising
2
: a spell or formula used in exorcising
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In the film, the sisters nullify the hex by holding an exorcism on the spirit of Gillian’s abusive boyfriend, whom the sisters previously killed.
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Katie Simons, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2026
The most frustrating moment in the movie arrives when Sam, in her studio, helps relieve Mary of the ghost by way of a homemade exorcism, complete with chalk circle, candles, and a pentagram.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 16 Apr. 2026
Given that Hathaway plays Mary not as an entitled diva but a tremulous mess, at risk of being consumed by her public image, the drama invests heavily in the possession and exorcism aspects.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 14 Apr. 2026
Since her early days as a salon receptionist, the artist formerly known as Catherine Garner has channeled her unbridled id with a head-spinning boldness that would be probable cause for exorcism in most God-fearing countries.
—Harry Tafoya, Pitchfork, 2 Apr. 2026
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Katie Simons, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2026
The most frustrating moment in the movie arrives when Sam, in her studio, helps relieve Mary of the ghost by way of a homemade exorcism, complete with chalk circle, candles, and a pentagram.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 16 Apr. 2026
Given that Hathaway plays Mary not as an entitled diva but a tremulous mess, at risk of being consumed by her public image, the drama invests heavily in the possession and exorcism aspects.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 14 Apr. 2026
Since her early days as a salon receptionist, the artist formerly known as Catherine Garner has channeled her unbridled id with a head-spinning boldness that would be probable cause for exorcism in most God-fearing countries.
—Harry Tafoya, Pitchfork, 2 Apr. 2026
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“Exorcism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/exorcism. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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