Scariest Possession Films That Rival ‘The Exorcist’ in Pure Horror

‘The Exorcist’ is, let’s face it, the pinnacle of possession horror.  It is recognisable, horrifying, and has established a standard for the genre.  But it’s far from the only film that’s delivered chilling tales of supernatural takeovers. If you’ve already spun your head around ‘The Exorcist’ too many times, here are 10 other possession films that will haunt you long after the credits roll.

Hereditary

The Taking of Deborah Logan

The Autopsy of Jane Doe

The Medium

The Exorcism of Emily Rose

Verónica

The Possession

Deliver Us from Evil 

Evil Dead Rise

The Last Exorcism

–Farheen Ali