The Seventh Day(2021) Review

: Many critics felt the film suffered from poor pacing , thin character development, and a "rushed" final act. The "buddy cop" structural choice was often viewed as generic or perplexing.

(2021) is a supernatural horror film written and directed by Justin P. Lange. Often described as " Training Day meets The Exorcist ," it stars Guy Pearce as a grizzled, unconventional veteran exorcist and Vadhir Derbez as a rookie priest on his first day of training. Plot Overview

: Guy Pearce (Father Peter), Vadhir Derbez (Father Daniel), Stephen Lang (Archbishop), and Keith David (Father Louis). The Seventh Day(2021)

: Justin P. Lange utilized in-camera effects to minimize CGI and create a more grounded feel, though critics noted a lack of genuine scares.

: The film was released in March 2021 by Vertical Entertainment and Redbox Entertainment, eventually becoming available on Netflix. Critical Reception : Many critics felt the film suffered from

The film received largely negative reviews, holding an 18% score on Rotten Tomatoes .

: Father Peter rejects traditional seminary teachings, preferring a "feel it in your bones" approach that forces Daniel into dangerous, real-world confrontations with evil. : Justin P

The story centers on Father Daniel (Derbez), a promising young recruit assigned to apprentice under Father Peter (Pearce), a renowned but disheveled exorcist.