Russell Crowe’s second innings as an actor has given him a chance to explore the darker side of cinema, with the 2020 road rage film distraught Here is an example of this. Last year, the actor starred in Julius Avery’s horror film The Pope’s Exorcist. However, Russell is still not satisfied with the genre. He is set to return to the screen this Friday with a new horror film from Joshua John Miller. Exorcism.Before that, here’s a ghost-inspired horror movie viewing list for your consideration.
The Exorcist (1973)
Any mention of ghosts in fiction would not be complete without a brief mention of this iconic 1973 film. the exorcist. the exorcist It actually went on to create a vast legacy for the horror genre and made its way into mainstream cinema. Starring Linda Blair, Ellen Burstyn and Max von Sydow, the film follows a 12-year-old girl’s debilitating possessed state as a priest attempts to exorcise her while struggling with his own waning faith.
The film’s success spawned an extensive franchise consisting of 5 more titles – however, none were as successful as the original. A sixth title is currently in the works, led by Mike Flanagan. The film will hit theaters in March 2026.
The Exorcism of Emily Rose (2005)
This is probably the second most popular title when discussing exorcism in cinema, The Exorcism of Emily Rose Released in 2005, the film manages to effectively showcase the complex and real overlap of demonic possession and mental illness. While Emily’s (played by Jennifer Carpenter) priest, Reverend Moore, is convinced they were dealing with a demonic entity, his claims are challenged in court by the accuser, who insists that the young woman was actually suffering from schizophrenia and was not given the proper care that resulted in her death.
Upon release, the film received a generally positive response at the box office, grossing over $145 million on a budget of less than $20 million.
The Rite (2011)
Anthony Hopkins leads Michael Håfström RitualReleased in 2011, this film stars Conor O’Donoghue as Michael Kovac, a skeptical mortician whose beliefs change when he gets the opportunity to perform an exorcism in Rome. Anthony Hopkins certainly steals the show as Father Lucas. The second half of the film, which depicts the exorcism, is a keen observation, an artistic example of well-crafted horror storytelling.
Deliver Us From Evil (2014)
Scott Derrickson deliver us from evil This is one of the lesser-known gems when it comes to the horror genre. The film manages to effectively highlight the effects of exorcisms rather than focusing only on the obligatory exorcism montage. A series of offensive and strange events – for example, a mother intentionally throws her child into the lion enclosure at the zoo, prompting NYPD special-ops duo Ralph Sarchie and Butler to begin investigating what might be causing it.
deliver us from evil The film has gained immense popularity among horror fans as it takes a very different approach to the subject of ghosts.
The Wailing (2016)
South Korean horror film Lamentation Released in 2016. Directed by Na-Hong Jin, this film follows a strange village in which illness and death descend upon it after a mysterious Japanese man arrives with his dog. If you haven’t started your experience with international horror yet, Lamentation It’s a perfect entry point to get acquainted with a very different but equally terrifying cinematic aesthetic of the horror genre beyond the ‘mainstream’.
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