Top 10 Detective Exorcism Films to Watch

Description: Often hailed as the greatest horror film of all time, this classic follows a detective and two priests as they attempt to exorcise a young girl possessed by a demon. Its blend of detective work and supernatural horror makes it a cornerstone of this genre.

Fact: The film was so terrifying that it was reported to have caused audience members to faint or leave the cinema in distress.

Description: This film combines courtroom drama with supernatural horror, as a priest stands trial for the death of a young woman during an exorcism. The detective elements come from the investigation into the events leading up to her death.

Fact: The film is loosely based on the real-life case of Anneliese Michel, whose exorcisms were recorded and later used in court.

Description: A father investigates the strange behavior of his daughter, who becomes possessed by a spirit from an antique box. The detective work involves uncovering the history of the box and the spirit within.

Fact: The film is loosely based on the real-life story of a haunted box known as the "Dibbuk Box."

Description: A skeptical seminary student is sent to Rome to take an exorcism course, where he teams up with a seasoned priest to investigate a case of demonic possession. The film blends detective work with the supernatural in a unique way.

Fact: The film was inspired by the book "The Rite: The Making of a Modern Exorcist" by Matt Baglio.

Description: A disillusioned evangelical minister agrees to let a documentary crew film his final exorcism, only to find himself in the midst of a real demonic possession. The film's investigative style adds a detective-like element to the horror.

Fact: The film uses a found-footage style, which adds to the realism and intensity of the experience.

Description: A woman investigates her mother's involvement in a triple homicide, which leads her to the world of exorcisms and demonic possession. The film's investigative nature makes it a fitting addition to this list.

Fact: The film ends with a website URL, encouraging viewers to seek further information online, which was a unique marketing strategy at the time.

Description: A New York police sergeant and his partner investigate a series of bizarre crimes that lead them to the world of demonic possession and exorcism. The film's detective work is central to uncovering the supernatural elements.

Fact: The movie is loosely based on the book "Beware the Night" by Ralph Sarchie, a real-life NYPD sergeant and demonologist.

Description: Based on the true story of Anna Ecklund, this film follows the investigation and exorcism of a young woman believed to be possessed. The detective work involves piecing together the history and events leading to her possession.

Fact: Anna Ecklund's case is one of the most documented exorcisms in history, with records dating back to the 1920s.

Description: Detective Kinderman investigates a series of bizarre murders that seem to be connected to the demonic forces from the original "Exorcist." The film blends detective work with supernatural horror.

Fact: The film was directed by William Peter Blatty, who also wrote the novel "The Exorcist."

Description: A young woman becomes possessed, and the Vatican sends a team to investigate and perform an exorcism. The film's plot revolves around the detective-like efforts to understand and combat the demonic force.

Fact: The film was originally titled "The Vatican," but the name was changed to avoid confusion with another film.