Lost Souls

The story unfolds across New York City, moving between a Catholic diocese's psychiatric clinic, church interiors, and various urban residences. Key scenes shift from clinical exorcism attempts to tense confrontations inside apartments and church spaces. The city serves as a backdrop that highlights the clash between faith, science, and supernatural forces.

😈 Evil Incarnate

Peter Kelson is identified as the vessel through which the devil will manifest, turning skepticism into fear. Maya uses clues like his unique blood type and his baptism history to argue for a supernatural destiny. The narrative explores whether evil resides in a person or is conjured by belief and circumstance. The climactic transformation and Maya's action reveal the fragility of faith when faced with true malevolence.

⛪ Religious Conflict

Exorcism rites expose the strain between clerical authority and human agency. The church figures confront danger and doubt as they attempt to combat a supernatural force. Ritual power is tested when confronted with a genuine occult threat. The events probe whether faith can hold under pressure or crumble into tragedy.

🔬 Parapsychology

Peter's work in serial killer studies and parapsychology anchors a tension between scientific inquiry and supernatural terror. Maya leverages Henry's notes to uncover Peter's identity, blending empirical clues with prophecy. The film juxtaposes rational investigation with phenomena that resist conventional explanation. This tension questions whether science alone can explain the horrors depicted.