Filming for the movie Deliver Us From Evil was a financial boon for New York State. Lensing began on June 23, 2013, with 34 days spent filming on Long Island and in NYC. According to Sony Screen Gems, the production hired more than 700 cast and crew members and 420 extras, and provided a big boost to local vendors during filming, spending more than $1 million at area businesses for a variety of services, including catering and site fees while spending nearly $400,000 on hotel rooms alone. Some $7 million in wages were paid to NY residents. $525,000 in taxes were generated for NY State. In total, Deliver Us From Evil spent more than $19 million during production throughout NY State.
Kenneth Adams, president, CEO and commissioner of Empire State Development, said, “The New York State Film Production Tax Credit Program is attracting a growing number of productions to the Empire State, and movies like Deliver Us From Evil create hundreds of jobs, boost local businesses and generate revenue for our local communities.”
“Filming in New York fulfilled every one of our expectations,” said Jerry Bruckheimer, producer of Deliver Us From Evil. “New York provided a great base with its expert, talented and incredibly hard-working crews, a pool of fine local actors, and some of the most interesting and atmospheric locations imaginable. We also received tremendous assistance from the city and state authorities.”
