Top 10 Horror Films About Possession

Description: Often hailed as the scariest movie ever made, "The Exorcist" tells the story of a young girl who becomes possessed by a malevolent demon, leading to an intense battle between good and evil.

Fact: The film was based on a true story, and during its production, several unexplained events occurred, leading many to believe the set was actually cursed.

Description: While not strictly about possession, this film includes elements of demonic influence as a family moves into a house with a dark history, experiencing paranormal phenomena.

Fact: The house used for exterior shots is still standing and has become a tourist attraction.

Description: This film is inspired by the true story of Anneliese Michel, a German woman who underwent exorcisms. It combines courtroom drama with supernatural horror, exploring the legal and spiritual ramifications of exorcism.

Fact: The film's ending was changed from the original script to provide a more ambiguous conclusion, leaving viewers to ponder the truth.

Description: A young girl becomes possessed by a malevolent spirit trapped in an antique box, leading her family to seek help from a rabbi who specializes in exorcisms.

Fact: The film was inspired by the real-life story of a haunted "Dibbuk Box" that was sold on eBay.

Description: A skeptical seminary student is sent to study exorcism at the Vatican, where he encounters a case that challenges his disbelief in the supernatural.

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.

Description: A disillusioned evangelical minister agrees to participate in a documentary about his final exorcism, only to find himself in a real battle against demonic forces.

Fact: The film uses a found footage style, which adds to the realism and intensity of the exorcism scenes.

Description: Based on the real-life paranormal investigations of Ed and Lorraine Warren, this film focuses on a family terrorized by a dark presence in their farmhouse, leading to a chilling exorcism.

Fact: The film was so terrifying that it reportedly caused several viewers to faint or leave the theater during its initial screenings.

Description: A documentary-style film about a woman who seeks to understand her mother's involvement in a triple homicide, uncovering a dark world of exorcism and possession.

Fact: The film's ending was controversial, leading to a website where viewers could find out more about the story's conclusion.

Description: Based on true events, this film follows a New York police officer who teams up with an unconventional priest to investigate a series of disturbing crimes linked to demonic possession.

Fact: The film was inspired by the book "Beware the Night" by Ralph Sarchie, a former NYPD sergeant who performed real-life exorcisms.

Description: Detective Kinderman investigates a series of murders that eerily resemble the work of a serial killer thought to be dead, leading him to confront supernatural forces.

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