Scarlett Johansson’s The Exorcist Martyrs Unveils Trailer Teasing Genuine Frights

The Exorcist: Martyrs has generated excitement right from the start, especially with horror maestro Mike Flanagan at the helm as both writer and director, backed by a stellar cast. Recently, we got our first glimpse of Flanagan’s vision with a brief teaser, and now the full trailer for this supernatural thriller has dropped, promising an engaging experience for both longtime fans and newcomers to the franchise.

Flanagan is a prominent figure in contemporary horror filmmaking, known for his work on various Netflix horror series like The Haunting of Hill House, The Fall of House of Usher, and Midnight Mass. He has also adapted several classic Stephen King novels, including Gerald’s Game, Life of Chuck, and Carrie. With a diverse portfolio across different horror subgenres, Flanagan is now bringing his unique touch to the iconic supernatural-horror series, The Exorcist.

The plot of The Exorcist: Martyrs centers on Julie Miller, a New York City detective portrayed by Scarlet Johansson, who previously apprehended a satanic serial killer known as Father Sunday. The official synopsis reveals that “a new killer scrawls her name in an altar boy’s blood on the walls of a church crypt, dragging her back into the darkness she believed she had buried with him.”

Miller teams up with former prison chaplain Father William, played by Chiwetel Ejiofor, and rookie detective Gina Restrepo, portrayed by Sasha Calle. The cast also features Diane Lane as Mary, Miller’s mother, and Jacobi Jupe as Max, Julie’s son. Additional cast members include Scoot McNairy, Gil Bellows, Laurence Fishburne, and John Leguizamo as Father Sunday.

Samantha Sloyan, who recently collaborated with Flanagan on his Prime Video series Carrie, where she plays Margaret White, will have a small, unnamed role in Martyrs. In a recent interview, she described The Exorcist: Martyrs as the “scariest thing” she’s seen Flanagan create.

While the Exorcist franchise has had its ups and downs over the past 50 years (just look at The Exorcist: Believer), the original film remains a benchmark for horror, often hailed as one of the scariest movies ever made. Expectations are high for Flanagan’s contribution, which is set to hit theaters on March 12, 2027.