Movies like 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.

'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.'

'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.'

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.

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.