THEME EXPLORATION

paranormal possession

12 films · 3 directors
FILMS THAT EXPLORE THIS
The Conjuring
The Conjuring
2013 · James Wan
The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It
The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It
2021 · Michael Chaves
The Mad Masters
The Mad Masters
1955 · Jean Rouch
Scary Movie 5
Scary Movie 5
2013 · Malcolm D. Lee
The Exorcist
The Exorcist
1973 · William Friedkin
Jurnal Risa by Risa Saraswati
Jurnal Risa by Risa Saraswati
2024 · Rizal Mantovani
Satan's Slaves
Satan's Slaves
2017 · Joko Anwar
The Photograph
The Photograph
2008 · Hitoshi Yuho
Hellboy
Hellboy
2004 · Guillermo del Toro
Stages of Love
Stages of Love
2026 · Victor Rodenbach
The Tao Exorcist
The Tao Exorcist
2026 · Chiou Hau-jou
Cronaca di un amore
Cronaca di un amore
1950 · Michelangelo Antonioni
DIRECTORS WHO EXPLORE THIS
William Friedkin USA

His masterpiece 'The Exorcist' (1973) remains the definitive cinematic exploration of demonic possession, blending theological horror with psychological terror.

 Maurice Pialat France

His film 'Van Gogh' and particularly his approach to psychological disintegration informed later possession narratives exploring the dissolution of self.

 Takashi Miike Japan

His visceral approach to body horror and spiritual violation in films like 'Audition' and 'Ichi the Killer' deeply engages with themes of possession and loss of bodily autonomy.