THEME EXPLORATION

demon battles

16 films · 3 directors

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FILMS THAT EXPLORE THIS
Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Movie: Mugen Train
Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Movie: Mugen Train
2020 · Haruo Sotozaki
The Hunt
The Hunt
2012 · Thomas Vinterberg
Godzilla vs. Kong
Godzilla vs. Kong
2021 · Adam Wingard
Ice Age: Continental Drift
Ice Age: Continental Drift
2012 · Michael Thurmeier & Mike Thurmeier & Steve Martino
Geometry
Geometry
1987 · Guillermo del Toro
Pokémon Detective Pikachu
Pokémon Detective Pikachu
2019 · Rob Letterman
The Devil Rides Out
The Devil Rides Out
1968 · Terence Fisher
Amir
Amir
2018 · Nima Eghlima
The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones
The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones
2013 · Harald Zwart
Hellboy
Hellboy
2019 · Neil Marshall
A Chinese Odyssey Part Two: Cinderella
A Chinese Odyssey Part Two: Cinderella
1995 · Jeffrey Lau Chun-Wai
Holy Night: Demon Hunters
Holy Night: Demon Hunters
2025 · Lim Dae-hee
Painted Skin: The Resurrection
Painted Skin: The Resurrection
2012 · Wuershan
Tales of an Ancient Empire
Tales of an Ancient Empire
2010 · Albert Pyun
Wing Chun
Wing Chun
1994 · Yuen Woo-Ping
The Dark Kingdom
The Dark Kingdom
2018 · Simon Wells
DIRECTORS WHO EXPLORE THIS
Hideaki Anno Japan

His psychological approach to demon/angel warfare in Evangelion deconstructs the spiritual and existential dimensions of supernatural combat.

 Guillermo del Toro Mexico

His films like Hellboy and Pan's Labyrinth weave baroque mythology and demon lore into visually stunning narratives about battling supernatural evil.

 Takashi Miike Japan

His work across horror and fantasy, particularly in films dealing with yokai and demonic forces, combines visceral action with Japanese folklore traditions.