Top 10 Sci-Fi Films Featuring the Devil

Description: This classic film explores the birth of the Antichrist, blending elements of horror with a sci-fi twist on the apocalypse.

Fact: The film's director, Richard Donner, was known for his work in action and adventure films, making this horror film an unusual but successful venture for him.

Description: This film introduces a war in heaven, where angels and the devil fight over the soul of a young boy, blending supernatural elements with a gritty, sci-fi feel.

Fact: Christopher Walken's portrayal of the archangel Gabriel was critically acclaimed, and the film spawned several sequels.

Description: While not strictly sci-fi, this film features a devilish twist with Al Pacino playing the devil in a modern setting, manipulating a young lawyer's life in a way that feels almost otherworldly.

Fact: The film was originally set to be directed by Joel Schumacher, but he left the project due to creative differences. The ending was changed from the book to provide a more ambiguous conclusion.

Description: This film blends sci-fi with horror as a rescue crew investigates a spaceship that has mysteriously reappeared after disappearing into a black hole, only to find it's been touched by something truly evil.

Fact: The film was initially rated NC-17 due to its graphic content, but was edited down to an R rating. The director, Paul W.S. Anderson, has said that the film was inspired by "The Shining" and "Alien."

Description: Johnny Depp stars as a rare book dealer who becomes entangled in a mystery involving a book that can supposedly summon the devil, with elements of the supernatural and sci-fi.

Fact: The film is based on the novel "The Club Dumas" by Arturo Pérez-Reverte, but the ending was significantly changed for the movie.

Description: Arnold Schwarzenegger stars in this action-packed thriller where he must stop the devil from impregnating a woman on the eve of the millennium.

Fact: The film was originally set to be released in 1998 but was delayed to avoid competing with "Armageddon."

Description: Keanu Reeves plays a supernatural detective who has the ability to see demons and angels, navigating a world where the devil plays a significant role in human affairs.

Fact: The film was loosely based on the DC/Vertigo comic book series "Hellblazer," but took significant liberties with the source material.

Description: Although not strictly sci-fi, this film features a man forced to impersonate Saddam Hussein's son, Uday, who is depicted as a devil-like figure in his cruelty and excess.

Fact: The film is based on the true story of Latif Yahia, who was forced to serve as Uday Hussein's body double.

Description: While primarily a horror film, it delves into themes of possession and the devil's influence, with a detective investigating a series of murders linked to demonic forces.

Fact: The film was originally titled "Legion," and it was meant to be a standalone story, but studio interference led to the inclusion of scenes from the original "Exorcist" to tie it into the franchise.

Description: In this apocalyptic tale, God loses faith in humanity and sends his angels to end the world, but one rogue angel decides to protect a diner full of people, including the unborn child of the devil.

Fact: The film was originally conceived as a television series but was later adapted into a feature film.