Upcoming Horror Film 'Bury the Devil' Takes on Exorcism in One Unbroken Shot
A new horror film called 'Bury the Devil' is set to arrive in select theaters and on VOD on August 21, according to a trailer reveal published by Bloody Disgusting. Directed by Adam O'Brien, the film is described as a real-time exorcism story that unfolds over the course of a single night, set entirely within one house, and shot in one continuous take. The single-shot approach is the film's defining technical hook, placing the audience inside the experience without cuts or breaks. Beyond that structural detail, the source material offers limited specifics about the plot, cast, or the nature of the possession depicted. The tagline used in promotional materials states 'nothing stays buried forever,' suggesting a story where something suppressed or defeated returns. Bloody Disgusting describes it as a 'real-time nightmare.' The trailer and key art were released exclusively through that outlet ahead of the film's August debut. No cast details, production background, or additional plot information were included in the available source material.
Jason's TakeI appreciate when filmmakers commit to a single-take format because there's nowhere to hide. If the tension doesn't hold from start to finish, the whole thing falls apart. I'd be curious whether the possession sequences feel genuinely unsettling or just theatrical. That's usually what separates a good horror film from one that's just a technical exercise.