Films about demonic possession and exorcism — holy water, spinning heads, and battles for the soul.
Exorcism & Possession Horror Movies is a structured movies dataset with 39 entries. Its fields include Title, Year, Director. Community voting appears as a separate signal beside eligible rows and does not replace the source values.
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Year span
1968 to 2025
Across 39 preview rows
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5.4 to 7.8
Across 39 preview rows
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Rosemary's Baby
1968
Roman Polanski
7.8
Drama, Horror, Thriller
United States of America
138
A young couple, Rosemary and Guy, moves into an infamous New York apartment building, known by frightening legends and mysterious events, with the purpose of starting a family.
The Exorcist
1973
William Friedkin
7.7
Horror
United States of America
122
When a mysterious entity possesses a young girl, her mother seeks the help of two Catholic priests to save her life.
The Conjuring
2013
James Wan
7.5
Horror, Thriller
United States of America
112
Paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren work to help a family terrorized by a dark presence in their farmhouse. Forced to confront a powerful entity, the Warrens find themselves caught in the most terrifying case of their lives.
The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It
2021
Michael Chaves
7.4
Horror, Mystery, Thriller
United States of America
111
Paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren encounter what would become one of the most sensational cases from their files. The fight for the soul of a young boy takes them beyond anything they'd ever seen before, to mark the first time in U.S. history that a murder suspect would claim demoni...
The Wailing
2016
Na Hong-jin
7.4
Horror, Mystery
South Korea
156
A stranger arrives in a little village and soon after a mysterious sickness starts spreading. A policeman is drawn into the incident and is forced to solve the mystery in order to save his daughter.
The Conjuring 2
2016
James Wan
7.3
Horror
United States of America
134
Lorraine and Ed Warren travel to north London to help a single mother raising four children alone in a house plagued by malicious spirits.
Hereditary
2018
Ari Aster
7.3
Horror, Mystery, Thriller
United States of America
128
Following the death of the Leigh family matriarch, Annie and her children uncover disturbing secrets about their heritage. Their daily lives are not only impacted, but they also become entangled in a chilling fate from which they cannot escape, driving them to the brink of madness.
The Evil Dead
1981
Sam Raimi
7.3
Horror
United States of America
85
In 1979, a group of college students find a Sumerian Book of the Dead in an old wilderness cabin they've rented for a weekend getaway.
When Evil Lurks
2023
Demián Rugna
7.2
Horror, Thriller
Argentina
100
When brothers Pedro and Jimi discover that a demonic infection has been festering in a nearby farmhouse, they attempt to evict the victim from their land. Failing to adhere to the proper rites of exorcism, their reckless actions inadvertently trigger an epidemic of possessions across their rural ...
Constantine
2005
Francis Lawrence
7.1
Fantasy, Action, Horror
Germany
121
John Constantine has literally been to Hell and back. When he teams up with a policewoman to solve the mysterious suicide of her twin sister, their investigation takes them through the world of demons and angels that exists beneath the landscape of contemporary Los Angeles.
Talk to Me
2023
Michael Philippou
7.1
Horror
Australia
95
When a group of friends discover how to conjure spirits using an embalmed hand, they become hooked on the new thrill, until one of them goes too far and unleashes terrifying supernatural forces.
Late Night with the Devil
2024
Cameron Cairnes
7.1
Horror, Fantasy
Australia
93
A live broadcast of a late-night talk show in 1977 goes horribly wrong, unleashing evil into the nation's living rooms.
The Exorcism of God
2022
Alejandro Hidalgo
7.1
Horror, Crime, Drama, Fantasy
Mexico
98
An American priest working in Mexico is considered a saint by many local parishioners. However, due to a botched exorcism, he carries a secret that’s eating him alive until he gets an opportunity to face his demon one final time.
The Witch
2016
Robert Eggers
7
Horror, Fantasy, Drama
Brazil
92
In 1630, a farmer relocates his family to a remote plot of land on the edge of a forest where strange, unsettling things happen. With suspicion and paranoia mounting, each family member's faith, loyalty and love are tested in shocking ways.
Evil Dead Rise
2023
Lee Cronin
6.9
Horror, Thriller
Ireland
96
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.
The Pope's Exorcist
2023
Julius Avery
6.9
Horror, Thriller
United States of America
103
Father Gabriele Amorth, Chief Exorcist of the Vatican, investigates a young boy's terrifying possession and ends up uncovering a centuries-old conspiracy the Vatican has desperately tried to keep hidden.
The Conjuring: Last Rites
2025
Michael Chaves
6.9
Horror
United States of America
136
Paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren take on one last terrifying case involving mysterious entities they must confront.
Insidious: Chapter 2
2013
James Wan
6.7
Horror, Thriller
United States of America
106
The haunted Lambert family seeks to uncover the mysterious childhood secret that has left them dangerously connected to the spirit world.
The Nun II
2023
Michael Chaves
6.7
Horror
United States of America
110
In 1956 France, a priest is violently murdered, and Sister Irene begins to investigate. She once again comes face-to-face with a powerful evil.
Annabelle: Creation
2017
David F. Sandberg
6.6
Horror
United States of America
110
Several years after the tragic death of their little girl, a doll maker and his wife welcome a nun and several girls from a shuttered orphanage into their home, soon becoming the target of the doll maker's possessed creation—Annabelle.
The Exorcism of Emily Rose
2005
Scott Derrickson
6.6
Crime, Drama, Horror, Thriller
United States of America
122
When a younger girl called Emily Rose dies, everyone puts blame on the exorcism which was performed on her by Father Moore prior to her death. The priest is arrested on suspicion of murder. The trial begins with lawyer Erin Bruner representing Moore, but it is not going to be easy, as no one want...
Smile 2
2024
Parker Finn
6.6
Horror, Mystery
United States of America
127
About to embark on a new world tour, global pop sensation Skye Riley begins experiencing increasingly terrifying and inexplicable events. Overwhelmed by the escalating horrors and the pressures of fame, Skye is forced to face her dark past to regain control of her life before it spirals out of co...
The Taking of Deborah Logan
2014
Adam Robitel
6.5
Horror, Mystery
United States of America
90
What starts as a poignant medical documentary about Deborah Logan's descent into Alzheimer's disease and her daughter's struggles as caregiver degenerates into a maddening portrayal of dementia at its most frightening, as hair-raising events begin to plague the family and crew and an unspeakable ...
Ouija: Origin of Evil
2016
Mike Flanagan
6.2
Horror
United States of America
99
In 1967 Los Angeles, a widowed mother and her two daughters add a new stunt to bolster their séance scam business and unwittingly invite authentic evil into their home. When the youngest daughter is overtaken by the merciless spirit, this small family confronts unthinkable fears to save her and s...
Deliver Us from Evil
2014
Scott Derrickson
6.2
Thriller, Crime, Horror
United States of America
118
When a frightening wave of violence sweeps through New York City, troubled cop Sarchie fails to find a rational explanation for the bizarre crimes. However, his eyes are opened to a frightening alternate reality when renegade Jesuit priest Mendoza convinces him that demonic possession may be to b...
Veronica
2017
Paco Plaza
6.2
Horror
Spain
105
In 1991 Madrid, after holding a séance at school, a teen girl minding her younger siblings at home suspects an evil force has entered their apartment.
A Haunted House 2
2014
Michael Tiddes
6.2
Comedy, Horror
United States of America
87
After exorcising the demons of his ex, Malcolm starts afresh with his new girlfriend and her two children. After moving into their dream home, Malcolm is once again plagued by bizarre paranormal events.
The Rite
2011
Mikael Håfström
6.1
Drama, Thriller, Horror
United States of America
114
Seminary student Michael Kovak reluctantly attends exorcism school at the Vatican. While he’s in Rome, Michael meets an unorthodox priest who introduces him to the darker side of his faith, uncovering the devil’s reach even to one of the holiest places on Earth.
Paranormal Activity
2007
Oren Peli
6
Horror, Mystery
United States of America
86
After a young, middle-class couple moves into what seems like a typical suburban house, they become increasingly disturbed by a presence that may or may not be demonic but is certainly the most active in the middle of the night.
Jennifer's Body
2009
Karyn Kusama
6
Horror, Comedy
United States of America
107
Jennifer, a gorgeous, seductive cheerleader takes evil to a whole new level after she's possessed by a sinister demon. Now it's up to her best friend to stop Jennifer's reign of terror before it's too late.
The Possession
2012
Ole Bornedal
6
Horror, Thriller
United States of America
92
A young girl buys an antique box at a yard sale, unaware that inside the collectible lives a malicious ancient spirit. The girl's father teams with his ex-wife to find a way to end the curse upon their child.
The Nun
2018
Corin Hardy
5.9
Horror
United States of America
96
A priest with a dark past and a novice nearing her final vows are sent by the Vatican to Romania to investigate a nun's death and face a demonic force.
A Haunted House
2013
Michael Tiddes
5.9
Comedy, Horror
United States of America
86
Malcolm and Kisha move into their dream home, but soon learn a demon also resides there. When Kisha becomes possessed, Malcolm - determined to keep his sex life on track - turns to a priest, a psychic, and a team of ghost-busters for help in this spoof of all the "found-footage/documentary style"...
Annabelle
2014
John R. Leonetti
5.8
Horror
United States of America
99
A couple begins to experience terrifying supernatural occurrences involving a vintage doll shortly after their home is invaded by satanic cultists.
Paranormal Activity 2
2010
Tod Williams
5.8
Horror, Mystery
United States of America
91
Just as Daniel and Kristi welcome a newborn baby into their home, a demonic presence begins terrorizing them, tearing apart their perfect world and turning it into an inescapable nightmare.
A Nightmare on Elm Street Part 2: Freddy's Revenge
1985
Jack Sholder
5.8
Horror
United Kingdom
87
A teenage boy is haunted in his dreams by deceased child murderer Freddy Krueger, who is out to possess him in order to continue his reign of terror in the real world.
The Exorcist: Believer
2023
David Gordon Green
5.8
Horror
United States of America
111
Since his wife's death, Victor has raised his daughter Angela alone. After she and her friend return from a three-day disappearance with missing memories, they begin displaying frightening behavior reminiscent of the MacNeil possession fifty years prior.
The Last Exorcism
2010
Daniel Stamm
5.7
Horror, Thriller, Mystery
United States of America
87
After years of performing “exorcisms” and taking believers’ money, Reverend Marcus travels to rural Louisiana with a film crew so he can dispel what he believes is the myth of demonic possession. The dynamic reverend is certain that this will be another routine “exorcism” on a disturbed religious...
Paranormal Activity: The Marked Ones
2014
Christopher Landon
5.4
Horror, Thriller
United States of America
84
Seventeen-year-old Jesse has been hearing terrifying sounds coming from his neighbor’s apartment, but when he turns on his camera and sets out to uncover their source, he encounters an ancient evil that won’t rest until it’s claimed his very soul.
