The Best Movies About Demonic Possession & Exorcisms, Ranked

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Vote up the religious horror movies that have you reaching for your crucifix. 

Latest additions: The Exorcism, Late Night With the Devil, The Old Ways
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Over 4.9K Ranker voters have come together to rank this list of The Best Movies About Demonic Possession & Exorcisms, Ranked

There’s nothing more horrifying than watching a movie about a person who’s possessed by a demon. What is it about the thought of demons, supernatural visitations, darkness, and evil that fascinates to human beings so much? We must love it, as there are tons of wildly successful films where characters are possessed by scary demons and have to go through an exorcism.

Who doesn’t remember scenes from movies like these that forever haunt us every time we walk into a dark alley, a creepy haunted house, or think of a girl/boy possessed by a demon? Supernatural movies are usually even scarier than normal horror flicks because they reach an even deeper part of the soul. This list features some of the scariest films in the horror industry! Watch these at your own risk!

Get in touch with your inner demon and vote up your favorite demonic possession films.

  • The Exorcist
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    The Exorcist

    Ellen Burstyn, Linda Blair, Max von Sydow
    1,590 votes

    Loosely based on real events, The Exorcist follows the story of Regan MacNeil (Linda Blair) as she starts levitating and speaking and tongues. Her mother (Ellen Burstyn) seeks the help of a local priest who confirms the child is possessed by a demon. The church sends an expert (Max von Sydow) to handle the dangerous task of perforing  an exorcism. The film has become iconic for its intense scenes and use of special effects as well as its deep psychological themes, earning it an Academy Award nomination for Best Picture.

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  • The Conjuring
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    The Conjuring

    Vera Farmiga, Patrick Wilson, Lili Taylor
    1,545 votes

    The Conjuring recounts the true story of paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren (Patrick Wilson & Vera Farmia) who investigate the haunting of a secluded family farmhouse in Rhode Island. The Perrons (Ron Livingston & Lili Taylor) and their five daughters are plagued by a supernatural force, leading to jump scares, creepy visuals, and an overall disturbing atmosphere. With increasing intensity, the haunting escalates in a spectacular and horrifying way.

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  • The Exorcism of Emily Rose
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    The Exorcism of Emily Rose

    Laura Linney, Tom Wilkinson, Campbell Scott
    1,191 votes

    The Exorcism of Emily Rose tells the story of a young girl (Jennifer Carpenter) who begins to suffer from strange and unexplainable occurrences, which leads her family to believe she may be possessed by an evil spirit. The film follows the court case in which Reverend Moore (Tom Wilkinson) is prosecuted for her wrongful death after he performed an exorcism. While the film show's the girl's battle with this demonic force, a prosecuting attorney (Campbell Scott) argues that she was suffering from schizophrenia and should have been treated with medication.

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  • Insidious
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    Insidious

    Patrick Wilson, Rose Byrne, Barbara Hershey
    1,212 votes

    Insidious tells the story of a family (Patrick Wilson & Rose Byrne) who move into an old house only to discover it's haunted by dark forces. As they attempt to grapple with these malicious spirits and their comatose son's possession, they call in the help of experts (Lin Shaye, Leigh Whannell). With intense jump scares and ntriguing cinematography, the film presents a compelling story about love conquering fear.

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  • The Conjuring 2: The Enfield Poltergeist
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    The Conjuring 2: The Enfield Poltergeist

    Patrick Wilson, Vera Farmiga, Madison Wolfe
    404 votes

    In The Conjuring 2: The Enfield Poltergeist, paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren (Patrick Wilson & Vera Farmiga) traveled to Enfield, a borough in North London, to investigate a demonic possession. Peggy Hodgson is a single mother of four convinced of evil in her home as her youngest daughter shows signs that she is possessed by a demon. While the Warrens try to help, they become the target of the malicious and sinister spirit.

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  • Sinister
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    Sinister

    Ethan Hawke, Vincent D'Onofrio, James Ransone
    1,024 votes

    To help combat writer's block,  true-crime writer Ellison Oswalt (Ethan Hawke) moves his family to a new house. After discovering some disturbing snuff films in the attic, he finds himself confronting an ancient evil force that takes over the house and wreaks havoc on his life. Sinister has become one of the most iconic horror films to date, scaring viewers with its intense atmosphere and thrilling storyline.

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  • The Shining
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    The Shining

    Jack Nicholson, Shelley Duvall, Danny Lloyd
    1,030 votes

    Adapted from Stephen King's 1977 novel, The Shining tells the story of Jack Torrance, a writer and former teacher who takes up residence as an off-season caretaker at the isolated Overlook Hotel. The film follows his descent into madness as he battles demonic possession while trying to protect his son from the supernatural forces that have taken control of him. As the boy's psychic premonitions become more disturbing, Jack begins to terrorize his family (Shelley Duvall) and unravel into a homicidal maniac.

  • The Evil Dead
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    The Evil Dead

    Bruce Campbell, Ellen Sandweiss, Betsy Baker
    888 votes
    Five college students, led by Ash Williams (Bruce Campbell), stumble upon an isolated cabin in the heart of a dense, eerie forest. Within its decaying walls, they discover an ancient book - The Necronomicon - and a tape recorder holding cryptic incantations. Recoiling in fascination and dread, they unwittingly unleash a horde of malevolent spirits. As the supernatural forces grow increasingly hostile, the group's bond is strained to breaking point. Directed by Sam Raimi, The Evil Dead is a visceral exploration of survival horror that has been celebrated as a cult classic within the genre since its release in 1981.
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  • Hereditary
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    Hereditary

    Toni Collette, Gabriel Byrne, Alex Wolff
    533 votes
    In the chilling film Hereditary, the Graham family, helmed by Annie (Toni Collette), finds their lives spiraling into an abyss of horror following the death of their secretive matriarch. Peter (Alex Wolff), the son, grapples with his increasingly eerie and inexplicable experiences, while Steve (Gabriel Byrne), the father, attempts to hold the fraying family threads together. The movie, a psychological thriller sprinkled with supernatural elements, reveals a haunting exploration of heritage and fate. Directed by Ari Aster, Hereditary was nominated for multiple awards due to its darkly gripping narrative and powerful performances, notably Collette's critically acclaimed portrayal of a mother on the edge.
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  • The Amityville Horror
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    The Amityville Horror

    James Brolin, Margot Kidder, Rod Steiger
    810 votes
    In the chilling realm of horror, The Amityville Horror stands as a spine-tingling testament to suspense. George Lutz (James Brolin) and his wife Kathy (Margot Kidder) become the new inhabitants of a Long Island home. Unbeknownst to them, this isn't just any house - it's a house with a dark past. A year prior, a gruesome family massacre occurred within these walls, tainting its foundations with an ominous presence. As the Lutzes settle in, they begin experiencing inexplicable phenomena that escalate into terrifying incidents. The family dog acts strangely. Mysterious voices echo through empty rooms. The once warm and inviting house transforms into a menacing entity, twisting reality and sanity alike for the unfortunate Lutzes. Steeped in fear and tension, The Amityville Horror is an exploration of a haunting that blurs the line between the psychological and supernatural.
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  • The Possession
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    The Possession

    Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Kyra Sedgwick, Natasha Calis
    669 votes
    When their youngest daughter, Em (Natasha Calis), becomes strangely obsessed with an antique wooden box bought from a yard sale, parents Clyde (Jeffrey Dean Morgan) and Stephanie (Kyra Sedgwick) see little cause for alarm. However, Em becomes increasingly unstable, leading the couple to fear the presence of a malevolent force. To their horror, Clyde and Stephanie learn that the box contains a dybbuk, a dislocated spirit that inhabits -- and ultimately devours -- a human host.
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  • Rosemary's Baby
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    Rosemary's Baby

    Mia Farrow, John Cassavetes, Ruth Gordon
    706 votes
    In Rosemary's Baby, Rosemary Woodhouse (Mia Farrow) and her struggling actor husband, Guy (John Cassavetes), move into an old New York City apartment. Their eccentric neighbors, Roman and Minnie Castevet (Sidney Blackmer and Ruth Gordon), soon become overly involved in their lives. After Rosemary becomes mysteriously pregnant, she grows increasingly paranoid about the safety of her unborn child. This film, a chilling blend of psychological thriller and horror, directed by Roman Polanski, won Ruth Gordon an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress. It continues to unsettle audiences with its haunting narrative and suspenseful build-up.
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  • Evil Dead
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    Evil Dead

    Jane Levy, Shiloh Fernandez, Lou Taylor Pucci
    697 votes
    In Evil Dead, a group of friends discovers an ancient book in a remote cabin, unknowingly summoning malevolent spirits. As they possess each member, a terrifying ordeal begins, with the remaining few battling for survival against the awakened demonic entities.
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  • Constantine
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    Constantine

    Keanu Reeves, Rachel Weisz, Shia LaBeouf
    745 votes
    In the genre-blending movie Constantine, we meet John Constantine (Keanu Reeves), a world-weary exorcist wrestling with his own demons. He operates in a shadowy realm, half-way between heaven and hell. Aided by Angela Dodson (Rachel Weisz), a skeptical police detective, they delve into the mysterious suicide of Angela's twin sister. As they venture deeper into the supernatural world, they uncover a deadly plot that could alter the balance of power between angels and demons forever. This film combines elements of horror, action, and mystery to create an enthralling experience for viewers.
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  • The Rite
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    The Rite

    Anthony Hopkins, Colin O'Donoghue, Alice Braga
    721 votes
    Though he is filled with doubt about the subject, seminary student Michael Kovak (Colin O'Donoghue) finds he must attend a Vatican school of exorcism. Believing possession to be the work of a troubled mind rather than actual demons, hel urges his superiors to look for answers in psychiatry. Then Michael becomes the apprentice of Father Lucas (Anthony Hopkins), a veteran exorcist, and encounters a terrifying force that causes him to question everything he believes.
  • Stigmata
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    Stigmata

    Patricia Arquette, Gabriel Byrne, Jonathan Pryce
    234 votes
    A young woman with no strong religious beliefs, Frankie Paige (Patricia Arquette) begins having strange and violent experiences, showing signs of the wounds that Jesus received when crucified. When the Vatican gets word of Frankie's situation, a high-ranking cardinal (Jonathan Pryce) requests that the Rev. Andrew Kiernan (Gabriel Byrne) investigate her case. Soon Kiernan realizes that very sinister forces are at work, and tries to rescue Frankie from the entity that is plaguing her.
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  • Annabelle
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    Annabelle

    Annabelle Wallis, Ward Horton, Tony Amendola
    855 votes
    John Form (Ward Horton) thinks he's found the perfect gift for his expectant wife, Mia (Annabelle Wallis) : a vintage doll in a beautiful white dress. However, the couple's delight doesn't last long: One terrible night, devil worshippers invade their home and launch a violent attack against the couple. When the cultists try to summon a demon, they smear a bloody rune on the nursery wall and drip blood on Mia's doll, thereby turning the former object of beauty into a conduit for ultimate evil.
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  • The Last Exorcism
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    The Last Exorcism

    Patrick Fabian, Ashley Bell, Iris Bahr
    551 votes
    After years of gulling the faithful, cleric Cotton Marcus (Patrick Fabian) feels remorse and decides to expose his chicanery through filming a documentary. With a crew in tow, Marcus arrives at the Louisiana farm of devout Louis Sweetzer, who believes that his daughter, Nell, is possessed. When the usual stunts fail, he realizes that he is face-to-face with real evil and must summon true faith to protect Nell, the others and himself from demonic power.
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  • Evil Dead II
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    Evil Dead II

    Bruce Campbell, Sarah Berry, Dan Hicks
    534 votes
    Evil Dead II, a sequel that straddles the line between horror and comedy, sees Ash Williams (Bruce Campbell) returning to the screen. He's marooned in a cabin in the woods, besieged by demonic forces awakened by an ancient text - the Necronomicon. Joined by Annie Knowby (Sarah Berry), daughter of the cabin's owner, they grapple with relentless undead onslaughts. Director Sam Raimi uses innovative camera work and practical effects to create a uniquely terrifying yet laugh-inducing atmosphere. The film is lauded for its blend of genres, making it a cult classic in both horror and comedy circles.
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  • Fallen
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    Fallen

    Denzel Washington, John Goodman, Donald Sutherland
    483 votes
    After witnessing the execution of serial killer Edgar Reese (Elias Koteas), whom he arrested, police detective John Hobbes (Denzel Washington), and his partner, Jonesy (John Goodman), are soon investigating another murderer whose mode of operation is eerily similar to Reese's. In the course of the investigation, Hobbes meets theology professor Gretta Milano (Embeth Davidtz), who introduces him to the world of the occult and the possibility that an evil spirit is behind the killings.
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  • Paranormal Activity
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    Paranormal Activity

    Katie Featherston, Micah Sloat, Amber Armstrong
    781 votes
    Paranormal Activity is an innovative horror movie that pushes the boundaries of the genre. This intimate thriller, directed by Oren Peli, primarily revolves around a couple - Katie (Katie Featherston) and Micah (Micah Sloat). The duo experiences inexplicable occurrences in their suburban home, leading them to believe it's haunted. Armed with a simple video camera, they document their chilling encounters over several weeks. As the nocturnal events intensify, their relationship strains under the weight of fear. The movie won Best First Feature at the 2009 Scream Awards, testament to its unique approach to suspense and terror.
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  • Annabelle Comes Home
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    Annabelle Comes Home

    Vera Farmiga, Patrick Wilson, Mckenna Grace
    220 votes
    Determined to keep Annabelle from wreaking more havoc, paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren lock the possessed doll in the artifacts room in their house. But when the doll awakens the room's evil spirits, it soon becomes an unholy night of terror for the couple's 10-year-old daughter, her friends and their young baby sitter.
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  • Devil
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    Devil

    Chris Messina, Logan Marshall-Green, Geoffrey Arend
    550 votes
    Five strangers' day begins with an elevator ride in a Philadelphia office tower. But, what happens next is anything but ordinary. The elevator gets stuck, and the trapped passengers, who expected to be together just a few minutes, now face the revelation of their secrets and transgressions. Frightening events turn annoyance into terror, as they begin to realize that one of their number is Lucifer himself.
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  • The Babadook
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    The Babadook

    Essie Davis, Daniel Henshall, Noah Wiseman
    697 votes
    A chilling venture into the realms of psychological horror, The Babadook is a masterful exploration of grief and fear. Amelia (Essie Davis), a widowed mother, struggles to manage her troubled son Samuel's (Noah Wiseman) nightmarish visions of a monster he believes is coming to kill them. The line between reality and imagination blurs when they discover a sinister storybook titled Mister Babadook. As the unsettling occurrences escalate, Amelia is forced to confront the presence that has taken root in their home. Directed by Jennifer Kent, this Australian horror film won the AACTA Award for Best Direction in 2014.
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  • The Exorcist III
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    The Exorcist III

    George C. Scott, Ed Flanders, Brad Dourif
    472 votes
    In the chilling sequel The Exorcist III, Lieutenant William F. Kinderman (George C. Scott) is haunted by disturbing events around the 15th anniversary of the original exorcism. He's drawn into a complex web of horror, where he suspects a deceased serial killer, executed in the electric chair, is somehow exacting revenge from beyond the grave. The film, directed by original Exorcist novelist William Peter Blatty, masterfully weaves elements of mystery and supernatural suspense, keeping audiences on edge throughout. A standout performance by Brad Dourif as the Gemini Killer adds a layer of eerie intensity to this unnerving tale.
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  • The Possession of Hannah Grace
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    The Possession of Hannah Grace

    Shay Mitchell, Grey Damon, Kirby Johnson
    226 votes
    A shocking exorcism spirals out of control, claiming the life of a young woman. Months later, morgue worker Megan Reed takes delivery of a disfigured cadaver during the graveyard shift. Locked inside the basement corridors, Megan's horrifying visions soon lead her to believe that the body is possessed by a demonic force.
  • The Prodigy
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    The Prodigy

    Taylor Schilling, Jackson Robert Scott, Peter Mooney
    567 votes
    Sarah and John Blume are thrilled when their young son Miles starts to show signs of rapid development and extreme intelligence. Their family bliss soon turns into a living nightmare when Miles' behavior becomes increasingly erratic and violent by his eighth birthday. After seeking help from two experts, Sarah is horrified to learn that her beloved prodigy may be under the grip of a dark and supernatural force.
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  • The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It
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    The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It

    Patrick Wilson, Vera Farmiga, Ruairi O'Connor
    101 votes
    Paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren take on one of the most sensational cases of their careers after a cop stumbles upon a dazed and bloodied young man walking down the road. Accused of murder, the suspect claims demonic possession as his defense, forcing the Warrens into a supernatural inquiry unlike anything they've ever seen before.
  • Session 9
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    Session 9

    Peter Mullan, David Caruso, Stephen Gevedon
    392 votes
    A tale of terror when a group of asbestos removal workers start work in an abandoned insane asylum. The complex of buildings looms up out of the woods like a dormant beast. Grand, imposing ... abandoned, deteriorating. The residents of Danvers, Massachusetts steer well clear of the place. But Danvers State Mental Hospital, closed down for 15 years, is about to receive five new visitors...
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  • The Pope's Exorcist
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    The Pope's Exorcist

    Russell Crowe, Daniel Zovatto, Alex Essoe
    22 votes
    Father Gabriele Amorth, chief exorcist of the Vatican, uncovers a centuries-old conspiracy while investigating a young boy's terrifying possession.
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  • From Dusk till Dawn
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    From Dusk till Dawn

    Harvey Keitel, George Clooney, Quentin Tarantino
    490 votes
    In the gritty movie From Dusk till Dawn, two criminal brothers, Seth (George Clooney) and Richard Gecko (Quentin Tarantino), find themselves on the run from law enforcement. A hostage situation turns into a desperate cross-border escape to Mexico. Unexpectedly, their refuge, a seedy bar named the Titty Twister, morphs into a nightmarish realm as dusk falls. The patrons aren't what they seem - bloodthirsty vampires emerge, ensnaring everyone inside. The brothers, along with an unconventional group that includes their hostages, a pastor (Harvey Keitel) and his family, must band together to survive until dawn in this uniquely twisted horror-action flick.
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  • Evil Dead Rise
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    Evil Dead Rise

    Lily Sullivan, Alyssa Sutherland, Morgan Davies
    21 votes
    A reunion between two estranged sisters gets cut short by the rise of flesh-possessing demons, thrusting them into a primal battle for survival as they face the most nightmarish version of family imaginable.
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  • Exorcist: The Beginning
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    Exorcist: The Beginning

    Stellan Skarsgård, James D'Arcy, Izabella Scorupco
    374 votes
    Father Merrin (Stellan Skarsgard) is haunted by his experiences in World War II, when occupying Nazi troops forced him to be complicit in their atrocities. In the aftermath, he has renounced his faith and begun working as an archaeologist. He travels to Kenya, where a fifth-century Byzantine church holds ancient relics. There he encounters Sarah (Izabella Scorupco), a doctor and concentration camp survivor. The strange occurrences that soon begin reunite him with the evil he sought to escape.
  • Night of the Demons
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    Night of the Demons

    Linnea Quigley, Cathy Podewell, Amelia Kinkade
    377 votes
    Night of the Demons is a 1988 American supernatural horror film written and produced by Joe Augustyn and directed by Kevin S. Tenney. The film tells the story of ten high school seniors having a Halloween party in an isolated mortuary. Their party turns into a nightmare when after conducting a séance as a party game, they unlock the demon that remains locked in the crematorium. Filming of Night of the Demons took place in South Central Los Angeles, California, USA, and lasted for two months. Anchor Bay Entertainment released it to DVD in 2004; Scream Factory released a Blu-ray/DVD combo pack collector's edition on February 4, 2014. The film was followed by the sequels Night of the Demons 2 and Night of the Demons 3, along with a remake in 2009.
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  • Prey for the Devil
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    Prey for the Devil

    Jacqueline Byers, Colin Salmon, Christian Navarro
    38 votes
    The Roman Catholic Church combats a global rise in demonic possessions by reopening schools to train priests to perform exorcisms. Although nuns are forbidden to perform this ritual, a professor recognizes Sister Ann's gifts and agrees to train her. Thrust onto the spiritual frontline, she soon finds herself in a battle for the soul of a young girl who's possessed by the same demon that tormented her own mother years earlier.
  • Relic
    36

    Relic

    Emily Mortimer, Robyn Nevin, Bella Heathcote
    74 votes
    A woman links her mother's increasingly volatile behavior to an evil presence at their family's decaying country home.
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  • Paranormal Activity 2
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    Paranormal Activity 2

    Katie Featherston, Micah Sloat, Brian Boland
    503 votes
    When the Reys move into their new Southern California home, little do they realize that the house is already occupied. After coming home one day to find the house in disarray -- but with no signs of forced entry or robbery -- they install a video surveillance system to catch the perpetrators. But nothing prepares them for what happens next.
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  • The Reaping
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    The Reaping

    Hilary Swank, David Morrissey, Idris Elba
    329 votes
    Katherine Morrissey (Hilary Swank), a former Christian missionary, lost her faith after the tragic deaths of her family. Now she applies her expertise to debunking religious phenomena. When a series of biblical plagues overrun a small town, Katherine arrives to prove that a supernatural force is not behind the occurrences, but soon finds that science cannot explain what is happening. Instead, she must regain her faith to combat the evil that waits in a Louisiana swamp.
  • Prince of Darkness
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    Prince of Darkness

    Donald Pleasence, Jameson Parker, Victor Wong
    313 votes
    Poking around in a church cellar, a priest (Donald Pleasence) finds an otherworldly vial filled with slime. Frightened, he brings his discovery to a circle of top scholars and scientists, who eventually learn that the strange liquid is the essence of Satan. The slime then begins to seep out, turning some of the academics into zombified killers. As the possessed battle the survivors, student Kelly (Susan Blanchard) is infected by a large quantity of the liquid and becomes Satan personified.
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  • Burnt Offerings
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    Burnt Offerings

    Karen Black, Oliver Reed, Bette Davis
    235 votes
    Ben (Oliver Reed) and Marian Rolf (Karen Black) can't believe how cheap the rent is at their giant Victorian summer home. Over time, however, they begin to sense that there's something peculiar about the place. Marian becomes strangely obsessed with keeping house, Ben finds himself prone to unusual bursts of anger and his vivacious aunt Elizabeth (Bette Davis) becomes withdrawn, then mysteriously dies. As the couple tries to adjust, they wonder if the house itself could be responsible?
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  • Amityville II: The Possession
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    Amityville II: The Possession

    Burt Young, Rutanya Alda, James Olson
    298 votes
    Soon after the Montelli family buys a house in the Long Island suburb of Amityville, unsettling events begin to occur. Mysterious demons seem to infest the house, preying on abusive father Anthony (Burt Young) and ferociously religious mother Dolores (Rutanya Alda), who calls on family priest Father Adamsky (James Olson) for an exorcism. Teenage Sonny (Jack Magner) is drawn furthest into madness, abusing his younger sister, Patricia (Diane Franklin), and eventually exploding in a horrific fury.
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  • Demons
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    Demons

    Natasha Hovey, Urbano Barberini, Paola Cozzo
    236 votes
    Patrons (Natasha Hovey, Urbano Barberini) of a sneak preview see others zombie-fied to heavy-metal music in a Berlin theater.
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  • Children of the Corn
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    Children of the Corn

    Elena Kampouris, Kate Moyer, Callan Mulvey
    18 votes
    Possessed by a spirit in a dying cornfield, a 12-year-old girl in Nebraska recruits other children in her small town to go on a bloody rampage and kill all the adults and anyone else who opposes her. Soon, a bright high school student who won't go along with the plan becomes the town's only hope for survival.
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  • Dominion: Prequel to the Exorcist
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    Dominion: Prequel to the Exorcist

    Stellan Skarsgård, Gabriel Mann, Clara Bellar
    249 votes
    Haunted by terrible acts the Nazis forced him to participate in, the disenchanted Father Lankester Merrin (Stellan Skarsgard) focuses his energies on helping with an archaeological dig in the northern part of Kenya. There, the crew uncovers a church that predates Christian missions into the area, but the discovery also causes strange events to start occurring -- including physical changes to a young, disabled boy (Billy Crawford), whom Merrin grows to suspect has been possessed by a demon.
  • The Devil's Candy
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    The Devil's Candy

    Ethan Embry, Shiri Appleby, Pruitt Taylor Vince
    57 votes
    The Devil's Candy is a 2015 American horror film directed by Sean Byrne.
  • My Soul to Take
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    My Soul to Take

    Max Thieriot, John Magaro, Denzel Whitaker
    224 votes
    In the small town of Riverton, a local legend tells of a serial killer's oath to come back and kill the seven children who were born on the night he supposedly died. Now 16 years later, Riverton residents are disappearing again, making some wonder if the legend is true. Bug (Max Thieriot), plagued by nightmares all his life, is one of the so-called Riverton Seven, and it's up to him to save his friends from an evil that will not rest.
  • The Last Exorcism Part II
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    The Last Exorcism Part II

    Ashley Bell, Julia Garner, Spencer Treat Clark
    261 votes
    Found terrified and alone in rural Louisiana, Nell Sweetzer (Ashley Bell) is now safely in New Orleans. She can't remember the terrible events of the previous months, only that she is the only surviving member of her family. Nell wants to start a new life for herself, but just as she begins the difficult process, the evil force that once possessed her returns -- bringing with it unimaginably horrific plans that mean her last exorcism was just the beginning.
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  • Incarnate
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    Incarnate

    Aaron Eckhart, Carice van Houten, Catalina Sandino Moreno
    276 votes
    After a single mother witnesses terrifying symptoms of demonic possession in her 11-year-old son (David Mazouz), a Vatican representative calls on wheelchair-bound scientist Dr. Seth Ember (Aaron Eckhart) to rid him of the evil spirit. Driven by a personal agenda rooted in his own tragic past, Ember enters the boy's unconscious mind where he confronts a demon as ferocious as it is ingenious.
  • Brahms: The Boy II
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    Brahms: The Boy II

    Katie Holmes, Owain Yeoman, Christopher Convery
    77 votes
    Terror strikes when a boy discovers a doll that appears to be eerily human.
  • The Exorcism
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    The Exorcism

    Russell Crowe, David Hyde Pierce, Adrian Pasdar
    1 votes
    A troubled actor begins to unravel while shooting a horror film. His estranged daughter wonders if he's slipping back into his past addictions or if there's something more sinister at play.
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  • Exorcist II: The Heretic
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    Exorcist II: The Heretic

    Linda Blair, Richard Burton, Louise Fletcher
    291 votes
    Owing to his experience with exorcisms, Father Lamont (Richard Burton) is chosen by his superiors to investigate the death of Father Merrin (Max von Sydow), who died during the exorcism of young Regan MacNeil (Linda Blair). Lamont finds Regan under the psychiatric care of Dr. Tuskin (Louise Fletcher). By hypnotizing the girl, he is able to learn that Merrin previously exorcised the same demon from a boy in Africa. Hoping for answers, Lamont travels to Africa in search of the youth.
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  • The Exorcist: Believer
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    The Exorcist: Believer

    Leslie Odom, Lidya Jewett, Olivia O'Neill
    16 votes
    When his daughter, Angela, and her friend Katherine, show signs of demonic possession, it unleashes a chain of events that forces single father Victor Fielding to confront the nadir of evil. Terrified and desperate, he seeks out Chris MacNeil, the only person alive who's witnessed anything like it before.
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  • Bless the Child
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    Bless the Child

    Kim Basinger, Jimmy Smits, Holliston Coleman
    229 votes
    When Maggie's sister Jenna saddles her with an autistic newborn named Cody she touches Maggie's heart and becomes the daughter she has always longed for. But six years later Jenna suddenly re-enters her life and, with her mysterious new husband, Eric Stark, abducts Cody. Despite the fact that Maggie has no legal rights to Cody, FBI agent John Travis, takes up her cause when he realizes that Cody shares the same birth date as several other recently missing children.
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  • Curse of Chucky
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    Curse of Chucky

    Jennifer Tilly, Brad Dourif, Jordan Gavaris
    315 votes
    Curse of Chucky is a 2013 American horror straight-to-video film, and the sixth installment of the Child's Play franchise. The film was written and directed by Don Mancini, who created the franchise and wrote all films to date. It stars Brad Dourif as Chucky, as well as Fiona Dourif, Danielle Bisutti, A Martinez and Brennan Elliott. The film sees the return to the franchise's source material and bringing back the straightforward horror elements found in the first three Child's Play films. The film, which went into production in September 2012, is the first direct-to-video installment of the series. Curse of Chucky is distributed by Universal Studios Home Entertainment, and debuted via VOD, September 24, 2013. This was followed by a DVD and Blu-ray Disc release, October 8, 2013, in the United States. The film was also turned into a scare zone for 2013's annual Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Hollywood and Orlando theme parks.
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  • Late Night With the Devil
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    Late Night With the Devil

    David Dastmalchian, Laura Gordon, Ian Bliss
    2 votes
    In 1977 a live television broadcast goes horribly wrong, unleashing evil into the nation's living rooms.
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  • A Haunted House
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    A Haunted House

    Marlon Wayans, Essence Atkins, Cedric the Entertainer
    266 votes
    Young couple Malcolm (Marlon Wayans) and Kisha (Essence Atkins) have just moved into their dream home. As they settle in, they learn that they're not alone -- not because the house is haunted, but because Kisha is possessed by a demon. Desperate to salvage his relationship -- and more importantly -- his sex life -- Malcolm hires a coterie of paranormal specialists, which includes a priest and ghost busters, to banish the unwelcome intruder from Kisha's body.
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  • The Divine Fury
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    The Divine Fury

    Park Seo-joon, Ahn Sung-ki, Woo Do-hwan
    65 votes
    After waking up with mysterious wounds on his hands, a champion fighter finds himself in an otherworldly battle against evil forces that wreak havoc in the human world.
  • Luz
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    Luz

    Damian Chapa, Vanessa Keogh, Gabriel O'Brien Chapa
    47 votes
    A beautiful European aristocrat who is estranged from her family and hooked on drugs in Los Angeles begins to form a tentative connection with a mailman who has his secrets of his own to reveal.
  • Demons 2
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    Demons 2

    Asia Argento, Nancy Brilli, Coralina Cataldi-Tassoni
    192 votes
    Demons 2 is a 1986 Italian horror film directed by Lamberto Bava and co-written and produced by Dario Argento. It is a sequel to Bava's 1985 film Demons and stars David Edwin Knight, Nancy Brilli, Coralina Cataldi-Tassoni as well as Argento's youngest daughter, Asia Argento, in her debut film performance at age 10. The film was also known as Demons 2: The Nightmare Returns.
  • The Shrine
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    The Shrine

    Cindy Sampson, Aaron Ashmore, Monica Bugajski
    174 votes
    The Shrine is a Canadian horror film produced by Brookstreet Pictures. The film was directed by Jon Knautz and stars Aaron Ashmore, Cindy Sampson, Meghan Heffern, and Trevor Matthews. The screenplay was written by Jon Knautz, Brendan Moore, and Trevor Matthews. Ryan Shore received a 2012 Grammy Award nomination for Best Score Soundtrack for his score.