THEME EXPLORATION

demon summoning

11 films · 2 directors

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FILMS THAT EXPLORE THIS
Geometry
Geometry
1987 · Guillermo del Toro
The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones
The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones
2013 · Harald Zwart
Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Movie: Mugen Train
Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Movie: Mugen Train
2020 · Haruo Sotozaki
Hellboy
Hellboy
2019 · Neil Marshall
A Chinese Tall Story
A Chinese Tall Story
2005 · Jeffrey Lau Chun-Wai
Holy Night: Demon Hunters
Holy Night: Demon Hunters
2025 · Lim Dae-hee
Killjoy 3
Killjoy 3
2010 · John Lechago
Painted Skin: The Resurrection
Painted Skin: The Resurrection
2012 · Wuershan
Tales of an Ancient Empire
Tales of an Ancient Empire
2010 · Albert Pyun
The King of Fighters
The King of Fighters
2009 · Gordon Chan
Witchcraft VII: Judgement Hour
Witchcraft VII: Judgement Hour
1995 · Michael Paul Girard
DIRECTORS WHO EXPLORE THIS
Pier Paolo Pasolini Italy

His film 'Salò' and other works explore transgressive spirituality and the summoning of dark forces through ritualistic imagery and provocative symbolism.

 David Lynch United States

His surrealist cinema explores encounters with malevolent supernatural forces and dark dimensions, particularly in 'Eraserhead' and 'Twin Peaks,' through dreamlike summoning of evil.