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Dominion: Prequel to The Exorcist

2005, English. Directed by Paul Schrader.

Go back before the beginning, to the place where evil was born.

Father Merrin takes a sabbatical from the Church to devote himself to history and archaeology as he struggles with his shattered faith.

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Runtime
1h 56m
Post-credits
None listed
Language
English
Rated
R

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Released
20 May 2005
Country
United States of America
Written by
William Wisher, Caleb Carr
Budget
$30M
Box office
$251K
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What Dominion: Prequel to The Exorcist is based on

Dominion: Prequel to The Exorcist is adapted from a novel.

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What should I watch before Dominion: Prequel to The Exorcist?

Watch The Exorcist (1973), Exorcist II: The Heretic (1977), The Exorcist III (1990), and Exorcist: The Beginning (2004) first.

What comes after Dominion: Prequel to The Exorcist?

Next in the series: The Exorcist: Believer (2023).

Is Dominion: Prequel to The Exorcist worth watching?

Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.3/10 from 446 TMDB viewer ratings.

How long is Dominion: Prequel to The Exorcist?

Dominion: Prequel to The Exorcist runs 116 minutes (1h 56m).

Does Dominion: Prequel to The Exorcist have a post-credits scene?

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Dominion: Prequel to The Exorcist parents guide: is it suitable for kids?

Dominion: Prequel to The Exorcist is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.

Which OTT platform is Dominion: Prequel to The Exorcist on?

Dominion: Prequel to The Exorcist is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Shout! Factory in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)

What movies are like Dominion: Prequel to The Exorcist?

If you liked Dominion: Prequel to The Exorcist, try The Exorcist III, Stigmata, Salem's Lot.

Who directed Dominion: Prequel to The Exorcist?

Dominion: Prequel to The Exorcist (2005) was directed by Paul Schrader and stars Stellan Skarsgård, Clara Bellar, Gabriel Mann.

What is Dominion: Prequel to The Exorcist based on?

Dominion: Prequel to The Exorcist is adapted from a novel.

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