Horror Movies About Demons

From Stanley Kubrick, starring Jack Nicholson, Shelley Duvall, Danny Lloyd, Scatman Crothers
Rated R

The Shining is a horror film directed by Stanley Kubrick released in 1980. The story follows Jack Torrance (Jack Nicholson), an aspiring writer and recovering alcoholic, who takes a job as an off-season caretaker at the isolated Overlook Hotel in the Colorado Rockies. Along with his wife Wendy (Shelley Duvall) and young son Danny (Danny Lloyd), Jack moves into the hotel and eventually discovers its dark secrets. Danny possesses "the shining", a form of psychic ability that allows him to see into the hotel's horrific past, while Jack slowly descends into madness as the sinister, supernatural forces within the hotel take control of him. As the supernatural elements of the hotel begin to threaten the safety of his family, Danny must use his "shining" powers to save them from the grips of evil.

From William Friedkin, starring Ellen Burstyn, Max von Sydow, Linda Blair, Lee J. Cobb
Rated R

The Exorcist is a 1973 horror film directed by William Friedkin, based on the novel by William Peter Blatty. The film follows a young girl, Regan MacNeil, who has been possessed by a demon, prompting her mother and two priests to attempt to exorcise the demon. As the priests battle the powerful entity, they must confront their own doubts and fears in order to save Regan's life. The film features compelling performances from Linda Blair, Ellen Burstyn, Max von Sydow, and Jason Miller, and its intense subject matter and groundbreaking special effects cemented its status as a classic in the horror genre. The Exorcist's influence continues to be felt in film and popular culture today.

From James Wan, starring Patrick Wilson, Vera Farmiga, Ron Livingston, Lili Taylor
Rated R

The Conjuring is a supernatural horror film directed by James Wan. It stars Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga as Ed and Lorraine Warren, two paranormal investigators and authors associated with prominent cases of haunting. When the Perron family moves into a secluded farmhouse in 1971, they quickly become terrorized by a dark presence. In desperation, the Perrons seek the aid of the Warrens, who work to free the family from the demonic entities that occupy their home. The Warrens discover the house has a dark history, and it is soon clear that the evil force will stop at nothing to take possession of the family. The Warrens must use all their skills and spiritual strength to defeat the forces of evil, protect the family, and ultimately save their own souls.

From Directors: Jaume Balagueró, Paco Plaza, starring Manuela Velasco, Ferran Terraza, Jorge-Yamam Serrano, Pablo Rosso
Rated R

From James Wan, starring Vera Farmiga, Patrick Wilson, Madison Wolfe, Frances O'Connor
Rated R

From Andy Muschietti, starring Bill Skarsgård, Jaeden Martell, Finn Wolfhard, Sophia Lillis
Rated R

From Ari Aster, starring Toni Collette, Milly Shapiro, Gabriel Byrne, Alex Wolff
Rated R

From Gore Verbinski, starring Naomi Watts, Martin Henderson, Brian Cox, David Dorfman
Rated PG-13

From Clive Barker, starring Andrew Robinson, Clare Higgins, Ashley Laurence, Sean Chapman
Rated R

From Robert Eggers, starring Anya Taylor-Joy, Ralph Ineson, Kate Dickie, Julian Richings
Rated R

From David Koepp, starring Kevin Bacon, Zachary David Cope, Kathryn Erbe, Illeana Douglas
Rated R

From Scott Derrickson, starring Ethan Hawke, Juliet Rylance, James Ransone, Fred Thompson
Rated R

From James Wan, starring Patrick Wilson, Rose Byrne, Ty Simpkins, Lin Shaye
Rated PG-13

From Mikael Håfström, starring John Cusack, Samuel L. Jackson, Mary McCormack, Tony Shalhoub
Rated PG-13

From David Robert Mitchell, starring Maika Monroe, Keir Gilchrist, Olivia Luccardi, Lili Sepe
Rated R

From André Øvredal, starring Brian Cox, Emile Hirsch, Ophelia Lovibond, Michael McElhatton
Rated R

From Scott Derrickson, starring Laura Linney, Tom Wilkinson, Shohreh Aghdashloo, Campbell Scott
Rated PG-13

From Roman Polanski, starring Johnny Depp, Frank Langella, Lena Olin, Emmanuelle Seigner
Rated R

From Sam Raimi, starring Alison Lohman, Justin Long, Ruth Livier, Lorna Raver
Rated PG-13

From Mike Flanagan, starring Karen Gillan, Brenton Thwaites, Katee Sackhoff, Rory Cochrane
Rated R

From James Wan, starring Patrick Wilson, Rose Byrne, Barbara Hershey, Lin Shaye
Rated PG-13

From Christophe Gans, starring Radha Mitchell, Laurie Holden, Sean Bean, Deborah Kara Unger
Rated R

From Directors: Daniel Myrick, Eduardo Sánchez, starring Heather Donahue, Michael C. Williams, Joshua Leonard, Bob Griffin
Rated R

From David F. Sandberg, starring Anthony LaPaglia, Samara Lee, Miranda Otto, Brad Greenquist
Rated R

From Andy Muschietti, starring Jessica Chastain, James McAvoy, Bill Hader, Isaiah Mustafa
Rated R