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Mystical paintings associated with exorcism are ambiguously perceived by the audience, as they are quite specific. Some of them are based on real events, thus proving the presence of paranormal phenomena on earth. The most successful films masterfully convey all the horror that is happening with a demon-possessed person. We present to your attention a list of the ten best films about exorcism and exorcism.
10 Rite | 2011
The main character of the film is a seminary student, Michael Kovak. The young man is a skeptic in life and does not believe in either God or the Devil. Just out of curiosity, he goes to the Vatican to learn exorcism from St. Father Lucas. The old servant of God performed the rites of expelling the Devil from human bodies thousands of times. Michael Kovak will have to experience first hand the existence of otherworldly power and become a believer who continues a good mission.
9. Obsession with Michael King | year 2014
This American film tells the story of a documentary filmmaker who refuses to believe in the existence of higher powers of Good and Evil. After the death of his wife, he plans to make a film about spiritualism in order to debunk myths about everything supernatural. In the process of working on the picture, the skeptic meets with specialists in mysticism – occultists, demonologists and necromancers. The director voluntarily decides to perform various rituals and spells on him, awakening the dark forces of the other world. The protagonist still has no idea what irreversible consequences his experiment will lead to.
8. Unborn | year 2009
The girl Casey Bell was abandoned by her mother when she was still a child. The girl for all the years nurtured in her heart resentment and hatred for her parent. But over time, Casey begins to understand the reason for the departure of his mother. In the life of a girl, incredible, strange things begin to happen. Her existence becomes filled with nightmares and she feels the presence of an otherworldly force next to her. Casey has only one thing left – to seek help from a professional practicing exorcism. It turns out to be an adviser on spiritual issues and an experienced exorcist – Sendak. He becomes Bell’s only hope for salvation.
7. The Exorcist: The Prequel | 2005 year
During the excavations, a Byzantine church was discovered, surprisingly perfectly preserved after several centuries. During the excavations, St. Father Lankester Merrin, who lost faith in God after World War II. A group of archaeologists led by Lankester get inside the sacred place and discover a crypt, which clearly indicates that satanic rituals and sacrifices were once held here. Local residents are trying to convince those who discovered the find that they made a big mistake by opening the church, as they released demonic forces outside. Soon, Merrin will see this for herself when a demon possesses a little boy. The priest, who has lost faith, again turns to the Lord to help the child and expel evil spirits.
6. Stigmata | 1999
The main character of the film is the woman Frankie Page, whose carefree and calm life ends overnight. Her body is afflicted with Christ’s bleeding wounds called stigmata. Frankie becomes the chosen one to fulfill the prophecy. Soon she becomes the object of attention of Father Kernan. He is entrusted with a serious mission to save Paige and become a witness to a message that will break not only church foundations, but also radically change the fate of all people living on earth.
5. Exorcist | 1973
In the life of one of the famous actresses, the inexplicable begins to happen – her young daughter becomes completely inadequate. The woman suggests that these are the consequences of a personal tragedy. Psychiatrists claim that the girl is mentally ill, but they cannot make an accurate diagnosis of the disease. The mother has no choice but to turn to the priest for help, who suggests that the daughter of the actress is still possessed by the devil.
4. Spell | year 2013
Eda and Lorraine Warren are world famous paranormal detectives. The film was based on the story of detectives about one family who turned to them for help. A young family living on a farm has become a victim of demonic forces that have taken up residence in their home. Unable to do anything on their own, the victims of demonic attacks turn to the Warrens. Ed and Lorraine had no idea what a powerful paranormal force they would face on the farm.
3. Deliver us from evil | year 2014
A terrible threat looms over New York. A series of murders are committed in the city that defy simple explanation. To understand everything that is happening, one of the police officers seeks the help of an experienced exorcist who can help the city get rid of demonic tricks.
2. Constantine: Lord of Darkness | 2005 year
The main character of the plot is John Constantine, who has been to hell and returned back. He was born with an incredible gift, which is to recognize angels and demons in human form. A vision not available to ordinary people brings John torment and he tries to commit suicide. But his mission has not yet been completed, and under the influence of higher powers he comes to life again. Constantine is now obliged to fight the supporters of the dark forces on earth.
1. Six demons by Emily Rose | 2005 year
This story takes place in 1976, when a session of exorcism from a young girl ends with her death. The holy father who performed the ceremony was charged with murder. To achieve justice, the priest begins to study the story of the appearance of demonic power on earth. He will have to prove the existence of the demons that killed the girl and convince justice of his innocence.