Demonic possession and exorcism have been recurring themes in horror movies. They are portrayed as plots that entangle and scavenge people’s minds causing extreme fear, hysteria, and ultimately death.
 Here are the top ten demonic possession movies of all time.
The Best Demonic Possession Movies
Demons and possession have been around for centuries. They are part of our folklore and continued religious beliefs. It’s a fascinatingly dark subject which has led to some incredible movies.
We have done a list for the X-RATED Horror Movies, and the Haunted House Movies, and today I’ve put together a list of the top 10 demonic possessions ever captured on film. This list includes exorcism movies, demonic cult stories, and demon tales.
#10. Annabelle: Creation (2017)
What is the title of the fourth film in the Conjuring franchise? Following the death of a doll maker’s daughter, Annabelle: Creation tells the story of how the infamous haunted doll became possessed by a malevolent force.
At first, director David F. Sandberg was hesitant to direct the film because he despises horror sequels.
He then changed his mind after learning that he would be filming a stand-alone prequel that would just have to make passing nods to earlier films.
Annabelle: Creation was the Annabelle franchise’s highest-rated film, winning the award for Best Horror Remake in 2018.
#9. Demons (1985)
Demons is an Italian horror film that was dubbed for English-speaking audiences and is regarded one of the finest B movies of the 1980s.
Despite its shortcomings in terms of acting, special effects, and even dubbing, the picture has a charm that has helped it become a cult classic, similar to The Rocky Horror Picture Show and The Evil Dead.
The plot of this spaghetti horror film revolves around a group of students who are trapped inside a Berlin movie theater as masked demons terrorize them.
The building that was used for the outside shots of the theater is still standing in Berlin today. It’s now a bar named Goya, which hosts multiple horror conventions as a result of the film’s success.
#8. The Exorcism of Emily Rose (2005)
The film follows a defense attorney representing a Parish priest who was accused by the state of negligent murder after performing an exorcism. It is loosely based on the true incident of Anneliese Michel, a young girl commonly thought to be possessed by a demon.
The progression of Emily’s condition and the torture she had to endure at the hands of the demon are shown as the film progresses.
Jennifer Carpenter’s audition was so convincing and terrifying, according to director Scott Derrickson, that he chose to cast her straight away.
She did it by spending hours in a room filled with mirrors. She experimented with various body positions and facial expressions to see which was the most terrifying.
#7. Insidious (2010)
A family tries everything to bring their son Dalton back after he falls into a mysterious coma after a strange incident in the attic, even going into the spirit realm to confront the demon who wants to take his body for himself.
Despite the film’s obvious parallels to the 1982 horror classic Poltergeist, the creators made a point of acknowledging their source of inspiration, even including a kitchen worktop scene with a stake on it as a nod.
The film’s soundtrack, which was primarily created by renowned composer Joseph Pichara, has become a hallmark for the picture and has since been utilized to establish suspense and a sense of unease in various horror films and television series.
The chaotic screeching was created by 33 violins, all playing at the same time.
#6. The Conjuring 2 (2016)
The sequel to the first conjuring film, based on one of the UK’s most terrifying real-life haunting cases, sends Lorraine and Ed Warren to Enfield, England, to investigate a Poltergeist terrorizing a small family living in a Council house.
While the detectives attempted to save the family, focusing much of their efforts on Janet, the second eldest kid, they discover they are dealing with an entity considerably more malicious than a typical Poltergeist.
Fast & Furious Eight director James Wan was given a huge sum of money. He passed down the chance to helm The Conjuring 2 because he wanted to make a horror picture instead.
#5. Hereditary (2018)
Hereditary, filmmaker Ari Aster’s first picture, premiered in January 2018 during the Sundance Film Festival’s midnight session. In June of the same year, it was released in theaters.
The picture was a commercial success, grossing more than $80 million on a budget of $10 million. The film depicts the aftermath of a family suffering with the loss of a mentally ill member, as well as the family’s terrifying otherworldly encounters.
The grisly story twists and amazing effects are the film’s most remarkable features.
Ari Aster drew inspiration for Hereditary from a number of horror classics, including Carrie and Rosemary’s Baby.
What he drew from the most, however, was an obscure movie from 1989 called
The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover (1989), starring Helen Mirren and Michael Gambon.
The film centered on a woman having an affair with a man at her abusive husband’s restaurant.
#4. Possession (1981)
After a woman begins acting strangely and asks for a divorce, seemingly with no reason, her husband begins looking into potential reasons.
He soon discovers that she has found a lover called Heinrich. Although the infidelity seems straightforward, it soon becomes apparent that something far more sinister is happening.
It is pretty common for films to have alternate versions to cater to worldwide audiences, but the shortest version of Possession runs just 80 minutes and cuts down nearly every scene, with a number of scenes being completely deleted.
Possession was received well by both critics and the audience. The movie won five awards, including for best actress.
#3. The Evil Dead (1981)Â
The Evil Dead, subsequently titled Book of the Dead, is a supernatural horror film that was funded after the director and performers made a short film called Within the Woods for possible financiers.
After Stephen King published a glowing review of the picture, Newline Cinema bought the distribution rights, boosting its popularity and turning it into a cult classic.
In reality, the film’s primary character, Ash Williams, is today regarded as a cultural icon.
The plot revolves on five college students who decide to have a relaxing holiday in a distant cabin.
After a book and audio tape is discovered, the group inadvertently Awakens demonic spirits that force them to fight for their lives. This one’s definitely a must-watch.
#2. The Conjuring (2013)
The first film in the Conjuring universe, it depicts the story of demonologists Lorraine and Ed Warren, who are asked to assist the Warren family clear their farmhouse of the demonic spirits that have been haunting them.
Despite the fact that Lorraine has never been to the house before, things begin to get very personal for her.
The picture smashed box office records with a total of $41 million in its first weekend, making it the third highest-grossing R-rated horror film opening weekend after Paranormal Activity 3 and Hannibal.
#1. The Exorcist (1973)Â
The Exorcist’s spine-tingling narrative is partially based on the real-life possession of a young child known to the press as Roland Doe in 1949, making it one of the most successful horror films ever filmed.
The picture is recognized as one of the scariest films of all time, with a possessed girl who can levitate, talk in tongues, twist her head around, and projectile vomit green liquid. Many viewers passed out in the cinema.
Despite the fact that the picture was widely regarded as entertainment, Warner Bros. had to pay bodyguards to safeguard Linda Blair for six months following its release due to death threats from religious fundamentalists who claimed the film glorified Satan.
This was our top 10 Demonic Possession movies ever made list. The Scariest Demon Possession Horror Movies of all time.
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