Father Lankester Merrin, who lived through traumatic events during WWII, takes a sabbatical from the Church to conduct archaeological excavations in British-administered East Africa. Merrin discovers an ancient Byzantine church that was erected and then buried to keep evil at bay in the crypt below. The locals believe that exposing the cathedral has unleashed a demon and begin to battle violently with British military personnel. Merrin must confront the demon who has taken possession of someone dear to him while the hamlet devolves into chaos and violence.
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Father Lankester Merrin, who lived through traumatic events during WWII, takes a sabbatical from the Church to conduct archaeological excavations in British-administered East Africa. Merrin discovers an ancient Byzantine church that was erected and then buried to keep evil at bay in the crypt below. The locals believe that exposing the cathedral has unleashed a demon and begin to battle violently with British military personnel. Merrin must confront the demon who has taken possession of someone dear to him while the hamlet devolves into chaos and violence.
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