From human sacrifice to possessing otherworldly evils, gear up for chilling entertainment with this list of shows and movies featuring cults and demonic possessions.
The Pope's Exorcist (2023): While investigating the possession of a young boy, the chief exorcist of the Vatican releases an evil spirit and uncovers centuries-old conspiracies of the Vatican that were kept hidden from everyone.
The Ritual (2017): Four old college friends ventured on a hiking trip to Sweden’s wilderness, not knowing a sinister presence engulfing them from which they may never return alive.
The Devil on Trial (2023): Based on a true story when a U.S. murder trial used ‘demonic possession’ for the first and only time in defence, officially, this documentary depicts the possession of a young boy and the brutal murder that followed afterwards.
The Devil Inside (2012): In this horror movie showcasing demonic possessions, a woman gets involved in a series of exorcisms while trying to uncover the truth about her mother’s condition, who allegedly killed 3 clergymen.
Asvins (2023): Directed by Tarun Teja Mallareddy, in this horror thriller movie a group of Youtubers released a 1500-year-old evil while visiting an abandoned British mansion. Bringing mythologies related to the Rig Veda’s twin god Asvini Kumaras, this movie is a must-watch.
The Unholy (2021): In a town with a history of demonic possessions, a hearing-impaired girl started hearing and speaking and even healing sick people. While people flock into the town to witness the miracle, the question loomed- is it the work of God or something more sinister?
Archive 81 (2022): This mystery thriller sci-fi TV show, revolving around a dangerous cult, showcases the story of an archivist who tries to save a documentary filmmaker from the terrifying death she met 25 years ago while restoring damaged videotapes from 1994.
Curon (2020): In this horror mystery TV show, a young girl returns to her family hotel which is situated in a superstition and demon-engulfed town, leading the story with chilling stories and visuals.
Feria: The Darkest Light (2022): Two sisters' worlds turned upside down when they discovered that their parents were involved in a mass suicide case that has links with the town's cult and otherworldly elements.