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This mystical thriller is based on the comic book series “Messenger of Hell”. True, its creators chose a different name so that there would be no confusion. The film is set in Los Angeles. The main character is John Constantine. This man has supernatural powers, he is a medium and an exorcist. John could not accept this gift and tried to commit suicide in his youth. He survived clinical death, but he was resuscitated. During this time, he managed to visit hell.
John came back to life and decided to devote himself to the fight against evil spirits. He is also trying to find out if something can be done that will affect his future fate. He committed a terrible sin – suicide, they are already waiting for him in hell. Konstantin does not want to go back there …
A very interesting and exciting film, with it the time will fly by unnoticed. Fans of this genre will definitely appreciate our selection. Below is a list of movies and TV series similar to “Constantine: Lord of Darkness».
10 The Last Witch Hunter (2015)
1215 year. The world is restless. Witches harm people, but there are those who are ready to fight these evil creatures. They are witch hunters. Caulder kills the strongest of them. Before dying, she curses him. From now on, he is immortal.
Eight centuries pass, now Calder – last witch hunter. He doesn’t even suggest that the witch queen has been resurrected. She is looking for her killer, she wants revenge…
9. Solomon Kane (2009)
Solomon Kane Born into a wealthy family, he belonged to a noble family. According to tradition, the elder brother should inherit the title, and the younger Solomon should become a priest.
Kane was not ready to devote his life to religion, so he ran away from home. The father disowned his son, and Solomon became a soldier. He is cruel and greedy, he will stop at nothing.
One day, he broke into the castle, where he met the Devil Reaper. He told Kane that his soul is cursed and belongs to the Devil. The man managed to escape, he jumped into the sea. But there are no obstacles for the Devil, he will still get what is rightfully his.
Solomon tries to rectify the situation, he starts a new life…
8. Devil’s Advocate (1997)
This is the story of a young lawyer, Kevin Lomax. His career is developing very successfully, and soon he is made an offer that he cannot refuse. Kevin and his wife Mary Ann are invited to New York. They give him an apartment, promise a high salary.
Lomax will not miss this chance. He moves to New York. Now he is an employee of John Milton’s company, a first-class specialist who protects the interests of millionaires.
At first, Kevin is more than happy with everything, but problems with his wife soon begin. She sees strange inexplicable things.
It will be a long time before Lomax realizes that he is none other than Devil’s Advocate. He will try to fix everything, but will he be able to defeat such a strong opponent?
7. End of the world (1999)
As soon as life was born on Earth, people learned about a terrible prophecy. One day a girl will be born who will become the bride of the devil himself. She has a terrible fate. Evil will reign on Earth, everyone will perish, and eternal darkness will come.
Time passed, but the prophecy did not come true. Still, the day came when Satan came for his bride. True, the prediction did not contain a word about a person who decides to go against the devil. This man’s name is Jericho Kane, and he will try to prevent the tragedy – end of the world…
6. Van Helsing (2004)
The film is set in Transylvania at the end of the XNUMXth century. The main character is a knight of the Holy Order – Van Helsing fights evil creatures. His next task is one of the most difficult.
The hunter will have to fight with Count Dracula. 450 years ago, the son of Valery the Elder entered into a deal with the devil, because he did not want to die. He turned into a vampire and became Count Dracula. Since then, not a single descendant of this kind can go to heaven.
This monster is immortal, no one can defeat him. There is only one hope – Van Helsing. Anna will help the knight. This girl is the last of the Valerie family…
5. Sin Eater (2003)
Alex Bernier receives a new assignment. He must go to Rome and investigate an unusual murder. A priest died during an exorcism. Alex discovers strange marks on his body. This is what the aftermath of a visit looks like.Sin Eater».
There is a rite during which a person can go to heaven if this mysterious devourer agrees to accept his sins. This rite is forbidden by the church and is regarded as heresy.
In the investigation, Bernier will be helped by his friend and new acquaintance, the artist Mara. Alex will have to make a lot of efforts, because he enters into a fight with an unknown creature …
4. Dogma (1999)
The main characters of the movieDogma» Loki and Bartley are fallen angels. Once they were very guilty, and God exiled them to Earth. They are immortal and separated from God, such a life is not a joy for them.
Soon, Loki and Bartley will learn amazing news: they will be able to return home. The Catholic Church holds a ceremony to attract the attention of young people to religion. Each of them can receive absolution of sins.
Fallen angels hope that they will be able to get rid of their sins by briefly turning into ordinary people. But God has absolutely nothing to do with it, all this is the machinations of Satan …
3. Legion (2010)
Film “Legion” tells about sad events. God is disappointed in his creation and wants to get rid of humanity. To do this, he sends the angels of death to Earth.
There is a daredevil who is going to confront him. This is Archangel Michael. He descends from the sky, cuts off his wings, seizes his weapons and gathers a small team of people. They don’t know each other, they are all diner customers.
There is one chance to save humanity from destruction – it is to wait for the birth of the child of the waitress Charlie. He is the only one who can save the world. But first you need to save his life, save him from the hands of distraught, obsessed people …
2. Constantine (2014)
A series also based on the Hell’s Messenger comic book series. It is completely identical to the film “Konstantin. Lord of Darkness”.
Main character John Konstantin has supernatural powers. He is trying to fight his sins, and, of course, to protect humanity from evil forces.
Although both projects are very similar, the series is closer to the comics than the movie.
1. The Rite (2011)
The seminary student Michael Kovak successfully graduated from his studies. Now the question arises before him: what to do next? He has doubts about religion, but the young man decides to continue his studies, namely, he goes to the Vatican in order to practice exorcism with the most powerful exorcist, Father Lucas.
Michael witnessed many rituals, his opinion began to change. Soon, Father Lucas faced the devil, whom he could not defeat. Michael Kovak will have to answer the question: what does he really believe in? Film “Riteis based on real events.
An interesting fact: director Mikael Hofström carefully prepared for filming. He even wanted to attend the rites for the exorcism of evil spirits. He was not allowed to be present, but was kindly given the opportunity to listen to what was happening in the room.