Chloe Bailey Stars in ‘The Exorcism’ Which is a Horror Film WIthin a Horror Film [TRAILER]

Chloe Bailey is set to star alongside Russell Crowe in the upcoming horror film “The Exorcism.” Directed by Joshua John Miller, this film explores the unsettling concept of a horror movie within a horror movie.

In “The Exorcism,” Crowe portrays Anthony Miller, a troubled actor whose life starts to unravel while filming a supernatural horror movie. His estranged daughter, Lee, played by Ryan Simpkins, fears he may be relapsing into past addictions or something far more sinister might be at play. Bailey stars as Blake Holloway, an actress deeply cautious about the dark themes of the film they are working on.

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The film delves into the psychological and supernatural phenomena affecting the cast and crew, blurring the lines between fiction and reality. In the trailer, Bailey’s character is seen taking precautions, such as burning sage, to protect against the ominous occurrences linked to their film’s production.

“The Exorcism” is set to be released in theaters on June 21, watch the trailer below.

Director Joshua John Miller brings a personal touch to the project, drawing inspiration from his father, Jason Miller, who played Father Karras in the 1973 classic “The Exorcist.” Miller recalls his father’s eerie stories about the so-called curses that plagued the original film’s production, from mysterious fires to strange deaths. With “The Exorcism,” Miller aims to modernize the possession movie narrative, highlighting the universal vulnerability to darkness.

“With ‘The Exorcism,’ we wanted to update the possession movie formula for a world where no one group owns goodness and decency over another,” Miller explained. “We were gifted with an extraordinary cast and creative team to tell a story about how we’re all vulnerable to darkness, to perpetuating it, if we fail to face our demons.”

In addition to Bailey, Crowe, and Simpkins, the film features a strong supporting cast, including Sam Worthington (“Avatar”), Adam Goldberg (“The Equalizer”), and David Hyde Pierce (“Frasier”). The screenplay, co-written by Miller and M.A. Fortin, reflects a deep understanding of both horror and psychological drama.