Lee Daniels’ Mom Was Afraid of Him Directing an Exorcism Movie, So He Hired an On-Set Spiritualist to Keep the Cast and Crew Safe: ‘We Prayed Every Day’ D trends

Lee Daniels’ Mom Was Afraid of Him Directing an Exorcism Movie, So He Hired an On-Set Spiritualist to Keep the Cast and Crew Safe: ‘We Prayed Every Day’ D trends

SPOILER ALERT: This article discusses plot points in “The Deliverance,” now playing on Netflix. With films like “Precious,” “The Paperboy” and “The Butler,” Lee Daniels is one of Hollywood’s most adventurous directors — but many fans were surprised to learn that his newest film, “The Deliverance,” was a horror movie. By his own admission, Daniels is known … Read more

In Lee Daniels’ Movie, the Demons Are Personal D trends

In Lee Daniels’ Movie, the Demons Are Personal D trends

As a filmmaker, Lee Daniels tends to get slagged off on for being flamboyantly garish and over-the-top. Some of that is deserved, but the truth is that when he’s cooking on all cylinders Daniels is a gifted filmmaker. “The Deliverance” is the sixth feature he has directed, and I’ve been a fan of three of … Read more

Andra Day on reuniting with director Lee Daniels for “The Deliverance” D trends

Andra Day on reuniting with director Lee Daniels for “The Deliverance” D trends

Acclaimed actor and Grammy-winning singer Andra Day joins “CBS Mornings” to talk about her latest project, “The Deliverance,” a horror film inspired by a true story. Set to release in select theaters on August 16 and on Netflix on August 30, the film explores themes of darkness, possession and spiritual resilience.