With every over-the-top line of dialogue and tone-deaf gamble, The Deliverance inches closer to becoming a parody of itself.

Daniels isn't always able to find a steady equilibrium between melodrama and drama. But his cast is compelling enough to ground even the most outlandish moments

Fun if you go in without expectations.

While much of the familiarity felt good, some of it felt stale. The first half was promising, and then the film became a generic demon possession film.