In this article, we will unveil our picks for the “Top 10 Exorcism Movies of All Time”.
First on our list is “The Exorcist” (1973), directed by William Friedkin and adapted from William Peter Blatty’s 1971 novel, is a landmark in the horror genre, often touted as the definitive exorcism film.
The story revolves around Rosemary Woodhouse, played by Mia Farrow, who moves into a New York City apartment with her husband.
Focused on the life of Damien Thorn, a young boy suspected to be the Antichrist, the film taps into the universal fear of evil incarnate.
Based on the real-life investigations of paranormal experts Ed and Lorraine Warren, played by Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga.
What initially appears as a study in grief morphs into a terrifying tale of demonic possession and dark family secrets.
The film centers on Reverend Cotton Marcus, a disillusioned minister who agrees to perform one final exorcism, allowing a documentary crew to expose the practice as a sham.
Inspired by true events and based on the book by Matt Baglio, the movie follows a young seminary student named Michael, played by Colin O’Donoghue, who is sent to Rome to study exorcism.
It is a groundbreaking entry in the horror genre that popularized the found-footage style for a new generation.
Starring Patricia Arquette as Frankie, a hairdresser who mysteriously receives the stigmata—wounds mirroring those of Christ’s crucifixion—the film delves into the realms of faith, church politics, and supernatural phenomena.
Based on the real-life memoirs of Vatican’s chief exorcist, Father Gabriele Amorth, the film starred Academy Award-winner Russell Crowe and delved deep into the hidden corridors of Vatican secrets while exploring the terror of demonic possession.