Prepare to dive headfirst into the eerie and supernatural as we embark on a bone-chilling journey through the shadowy realms of exorcism, demonic forces, and unholy possessions. Horror cinema has long been a captivating medium to explore the darkest corners of human fear, and these 20 horror films have perfected the art of sending shivers down your spine. From the iconic and spine-tingling classic ‘The Exorcist’ to more recent paranormal nightmares like ‘The Conjuring’ series, each of these films promises to keep you on the edge of your seat, questioning the boundaries between the natural and the supernatural. Join us as we venture into the macabre world of these sinister tales, where malevolent entities and unexplainable phenomena will haunt your dreams for nights to come.

1. “The Exorcist” (1973) – Directed by William Friedkin and starring Linda Blair, Ellen Burstyn, and Max von Sydow, this classic tells the terrifying story of a young girl possessed by a demon.
2. “The Exorcism of Emily Rose” (2005) – Directed by Scott Derrickson and featuring Jennifer Carpenter and Laura Linney, it’s a courtroom drama intertwined with the supernatural as it explores the real-life story of Emily Rose.
3. “The Conjuring” (2013) – Directed by James Wan and starring Vera Farmiga and Patrick Wilson, this film follows paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren as they confront malevolent forces in a haunted house.
4. “Annabelle” (2014) – A spin-off of “The Conjuring,” it’s directed by John R. Leonetti and focuses on a possessed doll that terrorizes a family.
5. “The Conjuring 2” (2016) – Also directed by James Wan, it sees the Warrens travel to England to investigate another haunting, with Vera Farmiga and Patrick Wilson reprising their roles.
6. “The Nun” (2018) – Part of “The Conjuring” universe, this film directed by Corin Hardy explores the origins of the demonic nun Valak.
7. “The Last Exorcism” (2010) – Directed by Daniel Stamm, it’s a found footage-style film about a skeptical preacher who encounters a possessed girl.
8. “Deliver Us from Evil” (2014) – Directed by Scott Derrickson and starring Eric Bana, it’s based on a true story of a New York cop investigating supernatural cases.
9. “The Pope’s Exorcist” (2023) – Russell Crowe plays Father Gabriele Amorth, chief exorcist for the Vatican, battles Satan and innocent-possessing demons. A detailed portrait of a priest who performed more than 100,000 exorcisms in his lifetime.
10. “The Possession” (2012) – Directed by Ole Bornedal, it’s about a young girl who becomes possessed after buying an antique box.
11. “The Rite” (2011) – Directed by Mikael Håfström and starring Anthony Hopkins, it’s inspired by the real-life experiences of an exorcist.
12. “The Devil Inside” (2012) – Directed by William Brent Bell, it follows a woman’s journey to investigate her mother’s involvement in exorcisms.
13. “Incarnate” (2016) – Directed by Brad Peyton, it features Aaron Eckhart as a scientist who can enter the minds of the possessed to expel demons.
14. “The Exorcism of Molly Hartley” (2015) – Directed by Steven R. Monroe, it’s a sequel to “The Haunting of Molly Hartley” and involves exorcism.
15. “The Taking of Deborah Logan” (2014) – Directed by Adam Robitel, this found footage-style film explores the dark mysteries surrounding an Alzheimer’s patient.
16. “The Belko Experiment” (2016) – Directed by Greg McLean, it’s a horror-thriller involving a twisted social experiment.
17. “The Autopsy of Jane Doe” (2016) – Directed by André Øvredal, it follows a father-son coroner team who encounter supernatural phenomena during an autopsy.
18. “The Devil’s Candy” (2015) – Directed by Sean Byrne, it’s about a family tormented by dark forces after moving into a new home.
19. “The Vatican Tapes” (2015) – Directed by Mark Neveldine, it’s a supernatural thriller involving the Vatican’s investigation of a possessed woman.
20. “The Devil’s Rejects” (2005) – Directed by Rob Zombie, it’s a sequel to “House of 1000 Corpses” and follows a family of deranged killers.

These films offer a wide range of experiences within the possession, exorcism, and demon-themed horror subgenre. Enjoy your movie marathon!