Top 10 Horror Films About Baptism

Description: Although not explicitly about baptism, the film includes themes of spiritual purification and exorcism, which are closely related to the concept of baptism.

Fact: It was nominated for 10 Academy Awards, including Best Picture.

Description: While not directly about baptism, the film includes scenes of exorcism and religious rites, which parallel the themes of purification and spiritual cleansing found in baptism.

Fact: The movie is loosely based on the real-life case of Anneliese Michel, a German woman who underwent exorcisms.

Description: This film follows a skeptical seminary student who attends an exorcism school in Rome, where he encounters a case that challenges his beliefs, involving a baptism-like ritual to expel demons.

Fact: The film was inspired by the book "The Rite: The Making of a Modern Exorcist" by Matt Baglio, which is based on true events.

Description: A documentary-style film where a pastor performs what he believes to be his final exorcism, which involves a baptismal scene to cleanse the possessed.

Fact: The film was shot in a found footage style, adding to its realism and intensity.

Description: This found footage film explores exorcism and includes a scene where a baptism is attempted to save a possessed woman.

Fact: The film ends with a controversial website link, which was a unique marketing strategy at the time.

Description: Based on true events, this film involves a police officer investigating demonic possessions, with scenes involving baptismal rituals.

Fact: The film is inspired by the book "Beware the Night" by Ralph Sarchie and Lisa Collier Cool.

Description: A documentary crew captures the horrifying transformation of an elderly woman, including scenes where baptism is used in an attempt to save her soul.

Fact: The film was praised for its realistic portrayal of Alzheimer's disease alongside the horror elements.

Description: While primarily a possession film, it includes scenes of a baptismal font being used in a horrifying context, tying into the theme of spiritual cleansing gone wrong.

Fact: The film was originally titled "The Heretic."

Description: Set in a Romanian abbey, this film features a demonic nun and includes scenes of baptismal rituals turned into horrifying experiences.

Fact: It is part of The Conjuring Universe, expanding on the character introduced in "The Conjuring

Description: A young woman becomes possessed, and the Vatican gets involved, with scenes of attempted exorcism and baptism to cleanse her soul.

Fact: The film was originally titled "The Devil Inside Her."