It isn’t always about spinning heads and pea soup.
Possession can be demonic, spiritual, psychological, or even metaphorical. These stories explore what happens when control slips away, of the body, the mind, or the soul.
From classics like The Exorcist and The Evil Dead to more nuanced tales like Relic and Hereditary, possession films embody themes of corrupted innocence, inner turmoil, and the desperate fight to reclaim the self.
This tag also includes:
If a character’s very being is at stake, it belongs here.
For lovers of movies set in morgues, The Possession of Hannah Grace should be a solid choice for a night in. But is this film scary enough?
I Trapped the Devil is a film from Josh Lobo made on a budget of $1 million for IFC Midnight.
“It Follows” Review: Why this modern horror masterpiece stands out with its innovative approach to curses, haunting soundtrack, + great performances
The newest horror short film to premiere for YouTube’s new free to channel is Goodnight Gracie. This 3.3-minute film is sure to make you “Say your prayers.” Written and directed by Stellan Kendrick
Fresh from Shriekfest 2018 Soul to Keep is an original idea to bring horror to the deaf with a unique story. Directed by David Allensworth and Moniere.
Welcome to Mercy movie follows a single mother experiencing symptoms of the stigmata. Religious horror movies that don’t rely on jump-scares.
