VII. Responsa Answers
Questions
Straight answers, no teasing. If something is not confirmed yet, this page says so rather than guessing.
What is the movie Holy Father about?
Holy Father is a horror-crime thriller set in Savannah, Georgia. A priest attempts to perform an exorcism on a possessed fellow priest. When the demon refuses to leave, he turns to a mind-reader with supernatural insight. Together they uncover a connection to a murder and an abduction that holds the key to saving the possessed priest.
Who stars in Holy Father?
Academy Award-nominated actor Eric Roberts stars as Father Wales, an exorcism specialist. Mary Lirette plays Luna, the mind-reader. Dorothy Hadley Joly, Austin Lampe, Alba Katiuska Mera and Zuhair Ahmed also appear.
Who directed Holy Father?
Holy Father was written and directed by Indian-American filmmaker Shravan Tiwari, and produced by Sandip Patel for SR&HP Films.
When is Holy Father released?
The film is currently in post-production. A 2026 release is planned; the exact date and distribution platform have not yet been confirmed.
Where can I watch Holy Father?
Distribution has not been announced. The first film in the trilogy, Holy Ghost, is available on Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV and Google Play Movies in 39 countries.
Where was Holy Father filmed?
Holy Father was filmed in Georgia, in and around Augusta and Lincolnton, with production beginning in September 2025. The story is set in Savannah.
Is Holy Father part of a series?
Yes. Holy Father is chapter two of the Holy Trilogy from SR&HP Films, following Holy Ghost and preceding Holy Son, which is in development.
Do I need to watch Holy Ghost before Holy Father?
No. Holy Father is a standalone story. Holy Ghost deepens the world but is not required viewing.
Who does Eric Roberts play in Holy Father?
Eric Roberts plays Father Wales, an exorcism specialist brought in to perform a high-risk ritual on a possessed priest. Roberts has said the role is built on dichotomy — a character who is not what he first appears to be.
Is Holy Father based on a true story?
No. Holy Father is an original screenplay by Shravan Tiwari and a work of fiction.
What genre is Holy Father?
Holy Father is a supernatural horror film with a crime-thriller structure. The exorcism drives the horror; a murder and an abduction drive the investigation.
Is there a trailer for Holy Father?
A poster showing Eric Roberts in priestly robes with a Bible against a gothic church has been released. The official trailer will be posted on this site when it is available.
What is SR&HP Films?
SR&HP Films (legally SR & HP Film LLC) is a Georgia-based independent studio behind the Holy Trilogy, founded around producer Sandip Patel and writer-director Shravan Tiwari. Holy Father is its second feature after Holy Ghost.
How is Holy Father connected to Holy Ghost?
Both films are written and directed by Shravan Tiwari, produced by Sandip Patel for SR&HP Films, and set in the same corner of Georgia. Holy Ghost is chapter one and Holy Father is chapter two of the Holy Trilogy, but each film tells a complete, standalone story.
Who else is in the Holy Father cast besides Eric Roberts?
Mary Lirette plays Luna, the mind-reader. Bryan Easley, Austin Lampe, Zuhair Ahmed, Dorothy Hadley Joly and Alba Katiuska Mera round out the cast.
Has Holy Father received any press coverage?
Yes. As of July 2026, Holy Father has been featured by UK Arts Update, News World UK, It's Blitz Mag, Dazey Mag, Culture Wasp, with further outreach to outlets including Variety, Empire and The Guardian in progress. See the press page for the full, current list.
How many films are planned in the Holy Trilogy?
Three: Holy Ghost (released), Holy Father (the current film) and Holy Son (in development). All three are written and directed by Shravan Tiwari for SR&HP Films.
Is Holy Father similar to other exorcism movies?
It shares its subgenre with recent prestige-cast exorcism films like Russell Crowe's The Pope's Exorcist and Al Pacino's The Ritual, but Holy Father folds the exorcism into a criminal investigation — the demon's resistance is treated as a clue, not just a horror set piece.
