Critically acclaimed Possession & Exorcism movies

The Medium(2021)

Combined Rating:
23
Combined Critics Rating: 14

A horrifying story of a shaman's inheritance in the Isan region of Thailand. What could be possessing a family member might not be the Goddess they make it out to be.



Venom(2005)

Combined Rating:
27
Combined Critics Rating: 13

A group of teenagers fear for their lives in the swamps of Louisiana, chased by Mr. Jangles, a man possessed by 13 evil souls, and now relentless in his pursuit of new victims.



The Car(1977)

Combined Rating:
26
Combined Critics Rating: 13

A mysterious black, sleek automobile terrorizes everyone it comes into contact with in a small town in Utah. The local sheriff may be the only person who can stop this menace which has been possessed by pure evil.



The Mangler(1995)

Combined Rating:
25
Combined Critics Rating: 13

A laundry-folding machine has been possessed by a demon from Hell, causing it to develop homicidal tendencies.



The Crucifixion(2017)

Combined Rating:
18
Combined Critics Rating: 12

When Nicole comes in contact with Father Anton (Corneliu Ulici) more and more inexplicable events occur. The pair begin to believe that the priest lost the battle with a demon.



Zalava(2021)

Combined Rating:
9
Combined Critics Rating: 12

Investigating reports of demonic possessions in a remote village, a skeptical military officer finds his beliefs tested by an enigmatic exorcist.



Anguish(2015)

Combined Rating:
13
Combined Critics Rating: 10

A girl, Tess, is diagnosed with an identity disorder that may actually be channeling an evil, dead spirit inside of her.



From a House on Willow Street(2016)

Combined Rating:
23
Combined Critics Rating: 9

After a young woman is kidnapped, her captors soon come to realize that in fact they may be the ones in danger and this young woman has a dark secret inside her.



The House of Exorcism(1975)

Combined Rating:
7
Combined Critics Rating: 9

A total re-edit of Mario Bava's gothic classic Lisa e il diavolo (1973) for US release in 1975. Cheesy exorcism scenes were shot to try to capitalize on the success of The Exorcist (1973).



The First Power(1990)

Combined Rating:
16
Combined Critics Rating: 9

Dedicated L.A. police detective and a female psychic are trying to stop a demonic serial killer who was given the powers of resurrection, teleportation and possession.



The Gorgon(1964)

Combined Rating:
18
Combined Critics Rating: 8

In the early 20th century, a Gorgon takes human form and terrorizes a small European village by turning its citizens to stone.



The Blood on Satan's Claw(1971)

Combined Rating:
16
Combined Critics Rating: 8

Horror thriller set in 17th century England about the children of a village slowly converting into a coven of devil worshipers.



Blood Conscious(2021)

Combined Rating:
6
Combined Critics Rating: 7

A vacationing family turns the tables on a mass shooter who claims to be fighting demonic forces.



So Cold the River(2022)

Combined Rating:
7
Combined Critics Rating: 7

A documentary filmmaker's research on a town's mysterious benefactor unearths an unexplained evil while staying at a local resort.



Another(2014)

Combined Rating:
6
Combined Critics Rating: 6

A beautiful young woman is driven into a dark underworld of demonic possession, desire, and extreme indulgences when she learns she may be the devil's kin.



They Reach(2020)

Combined Rating:
8
Combined Critics Rating: 6

In 1979, a young girl stumbles upon a possessed tape player. She unknowingly unleashes a demonic entity that haunts her family while slowly dragging the small town of Clarkston to Hell.



The Boogey Man(1980)

Combined Rating:
14
Combined Critics Rating: 6

Through the reflection in the mirror, a girl witnesses her mother's boyfriend's murder.



The 8th Night(2021)

Combined Rating:
14
Combined Critics Rating: 6

With prayer beads in one hand and an ax in the other, a monk hunts down a millennia-old spirit that's possessing humans and unleashing hell on Earth.



Room 203(2022)

Combined Rating:
6
Combined Critics Rating: 6

Two best friends and roommates are terrified by the vengeful spirits dwelling in their apartment. Based on the novel published by Kobunsha and written by Nanami Kamon.



Bhoot(2003)

Combined Rating:
13
Combined Critics Rating: 5

When a married couple moves into a flat that is haunted by a spirit, a series of inexplicable experiences drive the wife to near madness. Now, the husband must protect his wife to save their marriage.




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