The Rite is, apparently, inspired by true events. The movie focuses on a skeptical seminary student Michael Kovak (Colin O’Donoghue) as he reluctantly attends exorcism school at the Vatican.  His skepticism leads him to an unorthodox priest, Father Lucas (Anthony Hopkins), Father Lucas introduces him to the darker side of his faith, which we obviously see in this trailer.

Directed by Mikael Håfström (1408), The Rite is a supernatural thriller that unveils the devil’s reach to even one of the holiest places on Earth.

The movie opens in theaters on January 28, 2011.