The Exorcist: Believer trailer puts a new spin on classic scares

The trailer for The Exorcist: Believer has finally hit the internet – and it's a brand new tale of terror that pays homage to its '80s roots.

In the brief clip, which can be viewed above, two schoolgirls (Lidya Jewett and Olivia Marcum) disappear in the woods and are missing for days until both are thankfully found unharmed – or so their parents think.

One particularly freaky moment sees Marcum wander through a church service while screaming, "the body and the blood!" at the priest, in a loud, demonic voice, while soaked in communion wine. Jewett's father (Leslie Odom Jr.), at his wit's end (because what parent is ever prepared for demonic possession) seeks out the help of none other than Chris MacNeil, played by the OG queen Ellen Burstyn.

The Exorcist: Believer hits theaters on October 13. Another sequel, The Exorcist: Deceiver, is set to hit theaters on April 18, 2025. For more, check out our list of the most exciting upcoming movies in 2023 and beyond, or, skip right to the good stuff with our list of movie release dates.

Lauren Milici is a Senior Entertainment Writer for GamesRadar+ based in New York City. She previously reported on breaking news for The Independent's Indy100 and created TV and film listicles for Ranker. Her work has been published in Fandom, Nerdist, Paste Magazine, Vulture, PopSugar, Fangoria, and more.