Movies like The Last Exorcism

The Conjuring features Ed and Lorraine Warren, paranormal investigators who confront a powerful demonic entity. Like The Last Exorcism, it is a serious and tense exploration of possession and exorcism, with a heavy focus on family dynamics and the struggle to maintain faith in the face of evil.

Sinister delves into the world of an ancient pagan deity that preys upon children, discovered by a true-crime writer investigating a series of murders. Like The Last Exorcism, it probes the depths of evil and the supernatural lurking behind seemingly innocuous events, with a strong found-footage element contributing to the eerie atmosphere.

Insidious features a family trying to prevent evil spirits from trapping their comatose child in a realm called The Further. The film offers a different take on the supernatural possession genre, one that fans of The Last Exorcism may find equally chilling and thought-provoking.

This film blends courtroom drama with supernatural horror in a way that questions the boundaries between faith and the legal system, similar to the themes explored in The Last Exorcism. It's based on a true story, and those intrigued by the combination of legal procedure and demonic possession that The Last Exorcism presents will find this an intriguing watch.

The Possession tells the story of a cursed relic containing a malicious spirit that infects a young girl. Its focus on a single family's ordeal and the desperate measures they take to save their child echoes The Last Exorcism's intimate and personal portrayal of possession.

The Rite follows a skeptical seminary student who attends exorcism school at the Vatican and confronts demonic possession firsthand. Its treatment of exorcism is reminiscent of The Last Exorcism's approach, melding doubt with faith, and showcasing the internal battle that comes with confronting the unknown.