The Seventh Day(2021) May 2026

: Guy Pearce’s performance was frequently cited as a highlight, with reviewers noting he brought meat to an off-the-peg role.

(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 The Seventh Day(2021)

: The pair is sent to investigate a rise in demonic possessions, specifically focusing on Charlie, a young boy who allegedly slaughtered his parents while under demonic influence. : Guy Pearce’s performance was frequently cited as

The film received largely negative reviews, holding an 18% score on Rotten Tomatoes . Often described as " Training Day meets The

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

: 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 poor pacing , thin character development, and a "rushed" final act. The "buddy cop" structural choice was often viewed as generic or perplexing.