: The setting of a modern exorcism school allows the film to explore the tension between medical diagnosis and spiritual warfare. It suggests that the most effective "healing" occurs when the victim's underlying emotional wounds are addressed alongside the ritual. Critical and Cultural Reception
While the film was noted for its interesting premise, critical reception was generally mixed-to-negative. Prey For The Devil can't exorcise its demons - AV Club : The setting of a modern exorcism school
The film distinguishes itself from traditional possession movies by focusing on the intersection of trauma, gender roles, and the psychological roots of spiritual suffering. : The setting of a modern exorcism school