Dominion: Prequel to The Exorcist
“Go back before the beginning, to the place where evil was born.”
Synopsis
Father Merrin takes a sabbatical from the Church to devote himself to history and archaeology as he struggles with his shattered faith.
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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Trailer Dominion: Exorzist - Der Anfang
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-03-20
Top Cast
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Stellan Skarsgård
Father Lankester Merrin
Gabriel Mann
Father Francis
Clara Bellar
Rachel Lesno
Billy Crawford
Cheche
Ralph Brown
Sergeant Major
Israel Aduramo
Jomo
Andrew French
Chuma
Antonie Kamerling
Lieutenant Kessel
Julian Wadham
Major Granville
Eddie Osei
Emekwi
Ilario Bisi-Pedro
Sebituana
Niall Refoy
Corporal (Thief)
Lorenzo Camporese
Private (Thief)
Burt Caesar
Dr. Lamu
Marcello Santoni
Dutch Farmer
Griet van Damme
Teenage Dutch Girl
Simon McLinden
Caporal
Pet Chege
Sebituana's Wife
Release History & Theatrical Window
Brussels International Fantastic Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
May 20, 2005
Wide Cinema Exhibition
July 11, 2008
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$30M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$251K
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.01x
-$29.7M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paul Schrader
- Screenplay & Story
- William Peter Blatty, Caleb Carr, William Wisher
- Original Score
- Angelo Badalamenti, Dog Fashion Disco, Trevor Rabin
- Original Title
- Dominion: Prequel to The Exorcist
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 56m
- Production Budget
- $30M
- Worldwide Gross
- $251K
- Production Studios
- Morgan Creek Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paul Schrader
William Peter Blatty, Caleb Carr, William Wisher
Angelo Badalamenti, Dog Fashion Disco, Trevor Rabin
Vittorio Storaro
Tim Silano, William Yeh
David Robinson, James G. Robinson, Guy McElwaine
Department Leadership Roster
Paul Schrader
Director
Tim Silano
Editor
Vittorio Storaro
Director of Photography
James G. Robinson
Producer
Angelo Badalamenti
Original Music Composer
Dog Fashion Disco
Original Music Composer
William Yeh
Editor
Trevor Rabin
Original Music Composer
Paolo Zeccara
Visual Effects Supervisor
David Ambrosi
Stunt Coordinator
Tom Mahoney
Visual Effects Supervisor
Caleb Carr
Writer
William Wisher
Writer
John Graysmark
Production Design
Luke Reichle
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dominion: Prequel to The Exorcist
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Dominion: Prequel to The Exorcist about?
Father Merrin takes a sabbatical from the Church to devote himself to history and archaeology as he struggles with his shattered faith.
Who directed Dominion: Prequel to The Exorcist?
Dominion: Prequel to The Exorcist was directed by Paul Schrader.
Who stars in Dominion: Prequel to The Exorcist?
The principal cast of Dominion: Prequel to The Exorcist includes Stellan Skarsgård, Gabriel Mann, Clara Bellar, Billy Crawford, Ralph Brown.
When was Dominion: Prequel to The Exorcist released and how long is it?
Dominion: Prequel to The Exorcist was released in 2005 with a total runtime of 1h 56m.
What was the box office and production budget of Dominion: Prequel to The Exorcist?
Dominion: Prequel to The Exorcist had a reported production budget of $30M and grossed $251K at the worldwide box office (0.01 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Dominion: Prequel to The Exorcist?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Dominion: Prequel to The Exorcist was composed by Angelo Badalamenti, Dog Fashion Disco, Trevor Rabin.
Is Dominion: Prequel to The Exorcist based on a book or true story?
Dominion: Prequel to The Exorcist is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "William Peter Blatty".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Dominion: Prequel to The Exorcist?
Dominion: Prequel to The Exorcist holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).