Movies like Amityville II: The Possession

'The Conjuring' dives into the case files of paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren, focusing on their efforts to help a family terrorized by a dark presence in their farmhouse. With a similarly intense atmosphere and a terrifying supernatural plot, 'The Conjuring' series is a staple for aficionados of 'Amityville II: The Possession.'

No list of possession-themed horror films would be complete without mentioning 'The Exorcist.' Its harrowing tale of a young girl's possession by a demonic entity and the subsequent battle for her soul is a cornerstone of the genre. Like 'Amityville II: The Possession,' it exposes viewers to the terrors of the supernatural.

With its focus on a family seeking to prevent malevolent spirits from trapping their comatose child in a realm called The Further, 'Insidious' offers a similar mix of supernatural horror and familial tension that fans of 'Amityville II: The Possession' will appreciate.

'Sinister' follows a true-crime writer who discovers a box of home movies that suggest the murder he's currently researching is the work of a serial killer whose work dates back to the 1960s. Its eerie tone and the blending of crime with supernatural elements mirror the disturbing nature of 'Amityville II: The Possession.'

'Paranormal Activity' revolutionized the found-footage genre with its portrayal of a couple haunted by a supernatural presence in their home. Its gradual escalation of terror and exploration of demonic possession resonate well with the themes found in 'Amityville II: The Possession.'

A family's relocation to a new home to be close to the hospital where their son receives cancer treatment turns into a struggle with the supernatural. 'The Haunting in Connecticut' shares 'Amityville II: The Possession's' haunting theme of a family tormented by dark forces within their own home.