This list of 27 must-watch demon movies will take you on a journey through the world of exorcisms, haunted houses, and malevolent spirits.
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This week we are talking about all things Demon movies related.
For those of you who don’t normally watch this genre, a little information. Demon movies are horror movies that blend supernatural elements with spine-chilling suspense, offering a unique thrill that keeps audiences on the edge of their seats.
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Must See Demon Movies
1. Late Night with the Devil
This newbie is a great watch and a must-see. “Late Night with the Devil” takes place during a live broadcast of a late-night talk show that goes horrifically wrong when a demonic presence is unleashed. Expect a unique setting, intense scares, and a fresh take on demonic horror.
RELEASE DATE: 2024
October 31, 1977. Johnny Carson rival Jack Delroy hosts a syndicated late night talk show ‘Night Owls’ that has long been a trusted companion to insomniacs around the country. A year after the tragic death of Jack’s wife, ratings have plummeted. Desperate to turn his fortunes around, Jack plans a Halloween special like no other, unaware that he is about to unleash evil into the living rooms of America.
2. The Last Exorcism
This is one of my favorite found footage films. Throw in demons, and I’m all for it. “The Last Exorcism” documents a disillusioned minister’s attempt to perform a final exorcism on a possessed girl, only to face true evil. Expect a compelling found footage approach, eerie realism, and a gripping narrative.
RELEASE DATE: 2010
A charismatic preacher expecting to perform a routine “exorcism” on a disturbed religious fanatic encounters a true evil beyond his wildest imaginings.
3. Haunt
I expected this to be awful, but it turned out to be a decent movie. “Haunt” follows a group of friends who visit an extreme haunted house on Halloween, only to discover the scares are all too real. Expect intense thrills, creative scares, and a fun yet frightening horror experience.
RELEASE DATE: 2019
On Halloween, six friends encounter an extreme haunted house that promises to feed on their darkest fears.
4. The Taking Of Deborah Logan
The levels of horror in this movie will have you peeking out from behind pillows, I swear. “The Taking of Deborah Logan” documents the harrowing experience of a woman suffering from Alzheimer’s who begins exhibiting increasingly disturbing behavior, hinting at a demonic possession. Expect a blend of psychological horror and supernatural scares that keep you on edge.
RELEASE DATE: 2014
A film crew documents a woman’s struggle with Alzheimer’s, only to discover something else at play.
5. The Prince Of Darkness
Is it terrible? Heavens yes. Is it a demonic must-watch? Yes. “Prince of Darkness” involves a group of scientists and students who discover an ancient canister containing pure evil, leading to terrifying supernatural events. Expect campy ’80s horror with a unique premise and plenty of scares.
RELEASE DATE: 1987
A group of scientists find a strange cylindrical container that holds a substance with the power to destroy all of humanity.
6. The Cleansing Hour
This is another of my top 5, even my horror-hating husband loves this one. We need more sarcastic Satan in film. “The Cleansing Hour” centers on a fake exorcism live-stream that turns horrifyingly real when a genuine demonic entity takes over. Expect a thrilling and modern twist on exorcism horror with dark humor and suspense.
RELEASE DATE: 2020
Max and Drew are millennial entrepreneurs who’ve made themselves famous with a webcast they created called “The Cleansing Hour,” which streams LIVE EXORCISMS. The catch? Each exorcism is elaborately staged. Until today, when Drew’s fiance, today’s actress in the chair, turns out to actually be possessed! Will Max and Drew be forced to tell their 20 million viewers? Or are they the pawns in a greater demonic conspiracy?
7. The Possession
I thought this was going to be terrible, but it was really great. If you enjoy Hebrew exorcism, you have to watch this. “The Possession” follows a young girl who becomes possessed by a dybbuk after buying an antique box at a yard sale. Expect intense exorcism scenes, compelling stories, and a fresh cultural twist on possession horror.
RELEASE DATE: 2012
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.
8. The Autopsy Of Jane Doe
The argument is ongoing in this house if Jane is a witch or a demon. Either way, it’s an amazing movie, and she’s a demon. “The Autopsy of Jane Doe” unfolds as father-and-son coroners experience supernatural occurrences while examining the body of an unidentified woman. Expect a claustrophobic atmosphere, eerie discoveries, and a story that keeps you guessing.
RELEASE DATE: 2016
Coroners are mystified by an unidentified corpse, until a series of terrifying events make it clear: Jane Doe may not be dead.
9. Constantine
The birth of an entire new group of naughty demon killers. “Constantine” follows John Constantine, a supernatural detective battling demons and uncovering a conspiracy that could change the balance between Heaven and Hell. Expect stylish action, memorable characters, and a darkly engaging narrative.
RELEASE DATE: 2005
A police detective enlists Constantine’s help in solving the death of her twin sister, taking them through the world of demons and angels that exists just beneath the landscape of contemporary Los Angeles.
10 . The Vigil
It’s a little weird at the beginning, but I promise it’s worth the watch. “The Vigil” centers on a man keeping vigil over a deceased member of his former Orthodox Jewish community, only to face a demonic presence. Expect a unique cultural perspective on horror with a deeply atmospheric and chilling story.
RELEASE DATE: 2019
After agreeing to be an overnight shomer (a Jewish practice in which a person watches over the body of a recently deceased community member), a young man who’s lost his faith discovers the house in which he’s sitting the vigil hides a dark and terrifying secret.
11. Warning Do Not Play
One of my top finds of the year so far, and the ending is perfection. “Warning: Do Not Play” follows a film director who discovers a cursed film that leads her into a spiral of terror and madness. Expect a meta-horror experience with plenty of twists and a haunting finale.
RELEASE DATE: 2019
Aspiring director Mi-jung is struggling with ideas for a new horror film, until she hears about a mysterious film. One that’s rumored to be shot by a ghost. The hunt begins, but as Mi-jung gets closer to the truth, the line between her film and her life begins to blur.
12. The Amityville Horror
I’ve seen just about every release of this, and the ’79 version is still my favorite. “The Amityville Horror” is based on the true story of the Lutz family, who experience terrifying paranormal activity after moving into a house where a mass murder was committed. Expect a tense atmosphere, eerie settings, and a chilling narrative.
RELEASE DATE: 1979
A family moves into a haunted house.
13. Poltergeist
C’mon now, “They’re here” is a classic. “Poltergeist” centers on a family whose home is invaded by malevolent spirits, leading to the abduction of their youngest daughter. Expect groundbreaking special effects, memorable performances, and a story that has become a cornerstone of supernatural horror.
RELEASE DATE: 1982
A suburban family’s lives are disrupted by vengeful ghosts.
14. The Legacy
This lost gem is a must-watch for all my BBC demon lovers out here. “The Legacy” follows an American couple who inherit a British estate and soon discover it harbors dark and deadly secrets. Expect gothic horror with a touch of ’70s flair and a storyline full of twists.
RELEASE DATE: 1978
How far would you go to inherit everlasting life? When an American couple (Katharine Ross and Sam Elliott) have a mysterious car accident in the English countryside, the other driver offers to take them to his lavish country estate to make amends. But once there, the suspense deepens when they learn the other houseguests are expecting them! It’s not long before the couple’s fear turns to terror when the guests (including rock superstar Roger Daltrey) begin dying in unspeakable ways. Now it’s clear the true master of the house is a supernatural force that will stop at nothing to find the rightful heirs for an unimaginably horrible legacy.
15. Drag Me To Hell
So this is one of my go-to background noise faves. It may stereotype my ancestors to hell, but it’s still fun. “Drag Me to Hell” tells the story of a loan officer who evicts an old woman from her home and finds herself the recipient of a supernatural curse. Expect a blend of horror and dark humor with Sam Raimi’s signature style.
RELEASE DATE: 2009
Christine Brown (Alison Lohman) is on her way to having it all: a devoted boyfriend (Justin Long), a hard-earned job promotion, and a bright future. But when she’s forced to make a tough decision that evicts an elderly woman from her house, Christine becomes the victim of an evil curse. Now she has only three days to dissuade a dark spirit from stealing her soul before she is dragged to hell for an eternity of unthinkable torment.
16. Sinister
So if you’d like to feel like a top-notch parent and or partner, give this one a go. “Sinister” follows a true-crime writer who discovers a box of home movies that suggest the murder he is currently researching is the work of a serial killer whose career dates back to the 1960s. Expect a deeply unsettling atmosphere, disturbing imagery, and a slow-burning build-up to a terrifying conclusion.
RELEASE DATE: 2012
Ellison Oswald is a crime novelist who moves his family into a home with a horrific past. But when he uncovers a box of mysterious home movies that seem to point to unspeakable terrors, he unlocks a nightmare.
17 . The Exorcism Of Emily Rose
This film killed every bit of excitement I had about going away to college. “The Exorcism of Emily Rose” blends courtroom drama with supernatural horror as it recounts the trial of a priest accused of negligent homicide after an exorcism goes wrong. Expect a thought-provoking narrative with chilling exorcism scenes.
RELEASE DATE: 2005
A lawyer takes on the negligent homicide case of a priest who performed an exorcism on a college student.
18. Hellraiser
One of my top five favorite films, if you don’t love Hellraiser, we can’t be friends. “Hellraiser” introduces the world to the iconic Pinhead and the Cenobites, who offer pleasures and pains beyond imagination. Expect visceral horror, dark fantasy, and a unique vision that has left a lasting impact on the genre.
RELEASE DATE: 1987
Kirsty Cotton’s family moves into an ancestral home and is terrorized by the resurrected corpse of her uncle, who requires the flesh of innocent victims to stay alive.
19. Paranormal Activity
I haven’t watched this since it was released in 2007. To hell with those footprints in the flour. “Paranormal Activity” uses found footage to document a couple’s encounters with a demonic presence in their home. Expect subtle yet terrifying scares that build tension to an explosive climax.
RELEASE DATE: 2007
A young couple suspects that their house is haunted by a malevolent entity. They set up video surveillance to capture evidence of what happens at night as they sleep.
20. The Babadook
This is hands down a mind fuck in a half that will leave you freaked out in multiple ways. “The Babadook” explores the psychological torment of a mother and her son haunted by a sinister storybook creature. Expect a deeply emotional horror experience with profound themes and unsettling scares.
RELEASE DATE: 2014
Six years after the death of her husband, Amelia struggles to discipline her ‘out of control’ 6 year-old Samuel – a son she finds difficult to love. Samuel’s dreams are plagued by a monster he believes is coming to kill them both. When a disturbing storybook called ‘The Babadook’ turns up at their house, Samuel is convinced that the Babadook is the creature he’s been dreaming about. And when Amelia begins to see glimpses of the creature herself, it slowly dawns on her that the thing Samuel has been warning her about may well be real.
21. The Omen
While some of the newer films in this franchise are good and others god awful, the original is a must-see. “The Omen” centers around a young boy who is revealed to be the Antichrist, bringing horror and death to those around him. Expect a chilling storyline, iconic scenes, and a powerful score that heightens the sense of dread.
RELEASE DATE: 1976
A diplomat and his wife begin to fear their young son is the antichrist in this 1976 horror classic.
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22. Rosemary’s Baby
If you’ve ever been terrified of marriage or getting pregnant, do not watch this. “Rosemary’s Baby” tells the story of a young woman who suspects that her unborn child is not entirely human, thanks to a satanic cult. Expect a slow-burning psychological horror with a chilling atmosphere and an unforgettable performance by Mia Farrow.
RELEASE DATE: 1968
A young couple move into a lavish but macabre New York apartment. They decide to start a family, but the wife’s strange dreams and failing health lead her to worry about the pregnancy – and why her neighbors have such an interest in an unborn child.
23. The Evil Dead
A demonic classic that all my ’80s horror lovers must watch. “The Evil Dead” introduces us to a group of friends who unleash demonic forces while vacationing in an isolated cabin. Expect gruesome special effects, relentless horror, and a cult classic that defined a genre.
RELEASE DATE: 1983
Five friends travel to a cabin in the Woods, where they unknowingly release flesh-possessing Demons.
24. Hereditary
I’ve watched this twice and still can’t tell you for sure what the hell is going on with this family, but they all need therapy. “Hereditary” follows a family haunted by disturbing and tragic occurrences, uncovering dark secrets along the way. Expect a deeply unsettling narrative, powerful performances, and a haunting atmosphere that gets under your skin.
RELEASE DATE: 2018
When Ellen, the matriarch of the Graham family, passes away, her daughter’s family begins to unravel cryptic and increasingly terrifying secrets about their ancestry. The more they discover, the more they find themselves trying to outrun the sinister fate they seem to have inherited.
25. Hell House LLC
So if you hate clowns, you are going to want to stay very far away from this one. “Hell House LLC” documents the tragic events of a haunted house attraction gone horribly wrong. Expect found footage style horror with eerie settings and terrifying clowns that make it a standout in the genre.
RELEASE DATE: 2016
In this found-footage gem, a documentary crew visit the site of a haunted house attraction whose opening night ended with 15 unexplained deaths. Eventually the crew come across a surviving employee who has footage that shines a scary light on what really went down that night. As we watch those ill-fated thrillseekers shuffling through the horror house, the knowledge of what’s about to happen makes for a squirm-and-scream-inducing good time. Dread Central called it “a perfect fright flick for the Halloween season” which features “one of the creepiest clowns to appear in a horror movie in a long time.” Sorry Pennywise!
26. The Conjuring
This film scared the living hell out of me, and to this day, I still don’t want to watch it again. “The Conjuring” tells the story of paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren as they help a family terrorized by a dark presence in their farmhouse. Expect intense scares, a chilling atmosphere, and a story based on true events that will haunt you long after the credits roll.
RELEASE DATE: 2013
Renowned paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren were called to help a family terrorized by a dark presence in their farmhouse. In the most horrible case of their lives, the Warrens are forced to confront a powerful demonic entity.
27. The Exorcist
A classic for all the demon lovers out there, “The Exorcist” follows the terrifying possession of a young girl and the desperate attempts of her mother and two priests to save her. The film’s groundbreaking special effects and deeply unsettling atmosphere set a new standard for horror. Expect a harrowing and unforgettable experience that remains a cornerstone of the genre.
RELEASE DATE: 1973
A girl gets possessed by an evil spirit.
This post is all about 27 demon movies! So, dim the lights, grab some popcorn, and prepare for a demonic cinematic journey like no other.
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