Netflix Exorcism Movie ‘The Deliverance’ from Lee Daniels Rated “R” for Violence

Lee Daniels (Precious, The Butler) heads into the world of horror with upcoming Netflix Original movie The Deliverance, which has just received its official rating from the MPA.

Netflix’s The Deliverance is rated “R” for…

“Violent content, language throughout, and some sexual references.”

Omar Epps, Demi Singleton, Miss Lawrence and Anthony B. Jenkins will star in The Deliverance, which is being described as an “exorcism thriller.” Andra Day, Glenn Close, Mo’Nique, Aunjanue Ellis, Caleb McLaughlin and Tasha Smith also star.

In the film, “When Ebony Jackson, a struggling single mom, moves her mother and children into a new home, strange occurrences begin to happen, and child protective services suspects Ebony of child abuse. But when these occurrences reveal to be demonic, Ebony not only has to battle the system for her children, but she soon finds herself in a spiritual battle against a demon for her faith, her life, and for the souls of her children. Inspired by a true story.”

Netflix’s The Deliverance is based on a true story, and in addition to directing Lee Daniels also wrote the script with David CoggeshallElijah Bynum and Thomas Westfall.

Netflix paid a reported $65 million for the rights to The Deliverance in a hot bidding war.

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