Top 10 Detective Exorcism Films

Description: Often hailed as the scariest film ever made, "The Exorcist" follows a detective who becomes involved in the exorcism of a young girl, leading to a battle between good and evil. This film set the standard for exorcism movies and its detective angle adds an extra layer of intrigue.

Fact: The film was nominated for 10 Academy Awards, winning two, and its release was surrounded by numerous reports of audience members fainting or leaving the theater in distress.

Description: This film tells the story of a lawyer defending a priest accused of negligent homicide after an exorcism goes wrong. The courtroom drama unfolds with flashbacks to the exorcism, blending legal proceedings with supernatural elements.

Fact: The film is loosely based on the real-life case of Anneliese Michel, whose exorcism and subsequent death caused a legal stir in Germany.

Description: A father must delve into the world of exorcism to save his daughter from a malevolent spirit trapped in an antique box. The film combines family drama with the detective work of uncovering the box's dark history.

Fact: The film was inspired by the real-life "Dibbuk Box," which has been the subject of numerous paranormal investigations.

Description: A skeptical seminary student is sent to study exorcism at the Vatican, where he witnesses real exorcisms and must confront his own doubts about faith and the supernatural. The film explores the detective-like process of discerning true possession.

Fact: The film was inspired by the book "The Rite: The Making of a Modern Exorcist" by Matt Baglio, which documents the experiences of an American priest training in Rome.

Description: A disillusioned evangelical minister agrees to perform his last exorcism, which he plans to expose as a hoax. However, things take a dark turn when the possession appears to be real, turning his investigation into a fight for survival.

Fact: The film was shot in a found-footage style, adding to its realism and intensity.

Description: A young woman becomes possessed by a demon, and a priest, along with a Vatican investigator, must uncover the truth behind her possession to perform an exorcism. The film delves into the secretive and procedural aspects of the Vatican's response to demonic activity.

Fact: The film was originally titled "The Devil Inside" but was changed to avoid confusion with another film of the same name.

Description: A New York police sergeant teams up with a priest to investigate a series of bizarre and violent crimes, leading them into the realm of demonic possession. This film blends police procedural with supernatural horror.

Fact: The film is loosely based on the book "Beware the Night" by Ralph Sarchie, a former NYPD sergeant who claims to have performed exorcisms.

Description: Molly Hartley, now an adult, faces demonic possession again, and a detective must unravel the mystery behind her past and the forces that haunt her. This film continues the story from "The Haunting of Molly Hartley."

Fact: The film serves as a direct sequel to the 2008 film "The Haunting of Molly Hartley," exploring the aftermath of her initial possession.

Description: Detective Kinderman investigates a series of bizarre murders that resemble the work of a long-dead serial killer, leading him to uncover a connection to demonic forces. This sequel brings back the detective element from the original film.

Fact: The film was directed by William Peter Blatty, who wrote the novel "The Exorcist" and the screenplay for the original film.

Description: Based on the true story of Anna Ecklund, this film follows the exorcism of a young woman believed to be possessed by multiple demons. The investigation into her condition by priests and doctors adds a detective-like element to the narrative.

Fact: Anna Ecklund's case is one of the most documented exorcisms in history, with records kept by the Catholic Church.