Year: 2014
Runtime: 118 min
Language: Korean
Director: Scott Derrickson
NYPD detective Ralph Sarchie investigates disturbing phenomena that baffle his colleagues. Seeking answers, he joins forces with a priest experienced in exorcism. They embark on a perilous journey to combat malevolent entities possessing people, confronting a terrifying battle between good and evil as they fight to save those afflicted.
Warning: spoilers below!
Haven’t seen Deliver Us From Evil yet? This summary contains major spoilers. Bookmark the page, watch the movie, and come back for the full breakdown. If you're ready, scroll on and relive the story!
Read the complete plot breakdown of Deliver Us From Evil (2014), including all key story events, major twists, and the ending explained in detail. Discover what really happened—and what it all means.
The film begins in Iraq during 2010, where a small squad of soldiers navigates a war-torn desert and stumbles upon a manmade underground cave. Their leader, Lt. Griggs, instructs two soldiers, Jimmy Tratner and Mike Santino, to explore. As they delve deeper, Jimmy films the journey, but their light flickers and eventually fails. Their terrified screams echo and the night vision captures a horde of bats erupting from the darkness. Jimmy tries to persuade Santino to retreat as they tread over a horrifying river of human skulls. However, Santino is drawn to the back of the cave, revealing a Latin inscription that hints at a darker fate.
Fast forward to 2013, in New York City, we meet Detective Ralph Sarchie, who is found engaged in a desperate attempt to save a tiny bundle, which tragically turns out to be a deceased infant. The coroner urges him to let go, but he struggles with the overwhelming grief. Soon after, Sarchie and his partner, Butler, respond to a call about a domestic disturbance. The couple arrives at the home of Jimmy Tratner, who lets them in after Sarchie asks for his wife. On the couch, they discover her severely beaten. In a tense struggle, Jimmy attacks Sarchie, inflicting a cut on his arm, before he is apprehended—his fingernails disturbingly bloodied.
Later, Sarchie and Butler receive an alarming report from the local zoo — a woman has thrown her 2-year-old son into the lion’s pit. Thankfully, the lions are away, but the boy suffers serious injuries. Amid the chaos, they lose track of the woman who immediately escapes. As they search for her, Sarchie experiences unnerving behavior in animals and encounters the woman frantically clawing at the ground while loudly reciting The Doors lyrics. Meanwhile, a man in a hood slips away deeper into the enclosure, just before Sarchie narrowly avoids two lions.
At the precinct, they meet Father Mendoza, who believes that the woman, Jane, is possessed. Despite Sarchie’s skepticism, he solemnly takes Mendoza’s contact information. As they complete paperwork, Sarchie watches a video message from his wife Jen and daughter Christina, bringing a moment of respite. Later, Sarchie learns of another case where a deceased father seems to be calling his daughter, stating, “shut the door, the damn door.” This gives Sarchie a chilling connection to Jane’s earlier incident at the zoo.
The detectives receive a new lead, suggesting that a family fears their house is haunted, given inexplicable disturbances. Sarchie and Butler investigate and, while exploring the basement, Sarchie finds a corpse wrapped in a tarp, later identified as Lt. Griggs. The family reveals that Griggs had a sordid past with Jimmy and Santino, both of whom were dishonorably discharged after a violent incident. Sarchie’s investigation leads him back to the notorious painter, Mike Santino, who he realizes is connected to the strange events unraveling around him.
As Sarchie’s family situation deteriorates, he grapples with mounting evidence of supernatural phenomena invading their lives. Notably, Christina’s room becomes increasingly haunted, with encounters that terrify her, prompting conflict between Sarchie and Jen. Meanwhile, Jane escapes a mental facility, adding urgency to the investigation.
Delving deeper, Sarchie discovers a sinister inscription linked to Santino’s paintings and realizes its horrific implications—it’s a portal to Hell. A series of confrontations culminates when Sarchie, Butler, and Mendoza confront Santino at his residence. Tragedy strikes as they fight off a possessed Jimmy, leaving Butler fatally wounded.
In a frantic race against time, Sarchie is confronted by disturbing visions and haunted by Jane’s tragic fall onto his vehicle. When Santino kidnaps his family, Sarchie launches a desperate rescue operation. After a long and grueling exorcism, they manage to drive the malevolent force from Santino, ultimately ensuring the safety of Jen and Christina.
In the aftermath, with the threat vanquished, Sarchie embarks on a new chapter in life, stepping away from the police force and joining forces with Mendoza to combat the darkness that once shadowed them both.
Last Updated: October 25, 2024 at 12:40
Don't stop at just watching — explore Deliver Us From Evil in full detail. From the complete plot summary and scene-by-scene timeline to character breakdowns, thematic analysis, and a deep dive into the ending — every page helps you truly understand what Deliver Us From Evil is all about. Plus, discover what's next after the movie.
Track the full timeline of Deliver Us From Evil with every major event arranged chronologically. Perfect for decoding non-linear storytelling, flashbacks, or parallel narratives with a clear scene-by-scene breakdown.
Discover movies like Deliver Us From Evil that share similar genres, themes, and storytelling elements. Whether you’re drawn to the atmosphere, character arcs, or plot structure, these curated recommendations will help you explore more films you’ll love.
Deliver Us From Evil (2014) Scene-by-Scene Movie Timeline
Deliver Us From Evil (2014) Movie Characters, Themes & Settings
Movies Like Deliver Us From Evil – Similar Titles You’ll Enjoy
Deliver Us (2017) Story Summary & Characters
But Deliver Us from Evil (2018) Detailed Story Recap
The Exorcist (1973) Story Summary & Characters
Prey for the Devil (2022) Plot Summary & Ending Explained
Evil Dead (2013) Plot Summary & Ending Explained
The Deliverance (2024) Full Summary & Key Details
The Devil Inside (2012) Spoiler-Packed Plot Recap
See No Evil (2006) Story Summary & Characters
Deliver Us from Evil (2006) Movie Recap & Themes
Our Evil (2019) Movie Recap & Themes
The Exorcist: Believer (2023) Full Summary & Key Details
Devil (2010) Full Movie Breakdown
Little Evil (2017) Ending Explained & Film Insights
The Vatican Tapes (2015) Plot Summary & Ending Explained
God Told Me To (1976) Full Movie Breakdown