THEME EXPLORATION

exorcism and mysticism

12 films · 2 directors

Tracing the thread…

FILMS THAT EXPLORE THIS
The Tao Exorcist
The Tao Exorcist
2026 · Chiou Hau-jou
Another Telepathic Thing
Another Telepathic Thing
2015 · Jonathan Demme
Four Journeys Into Mystic Time: Initiation
Four Journeys Into Mystic Time: Initiation
1978 · Shirley Clarke
Nostalgia
Nostalgia
1983 · Andrei Tarkovsky
Garden of Luxor
Garden of Luxor
1973 · Derek Jarman
The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It
The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It
2021 · Michael Chaves
Vision
Vision
2009 · Margarethe von Trotta
Arsenie, An Amazing Afterlife
Arsenie, An Amazing Afterlife
2023 · Alexandru Solomon
Da Sweet Blood of Jesus
Da Sweet Blood of Jesus
2015 · Spike Lee
The Spiritual Boxer
The Spiritual Boxer
1975 · Kar-leung Lau
La Taranta
La Taranta
1962 · Gianfranco Mingozzi
Mr. Vampire
Mr. Vampire
1985 · Ricky Lau
DIRECTORS WHO EXPLORE THIS
William Friedkin United States

Director of the seminal horror film 'The Exorcist' (1973), which remains the definitive cinematic exploration of demonic possession and religious mysticism.

 Pier Paolo Pasolini Italy

Provocative auteur who deeply engaged with religious symbolism, mystical spirituality, and demonic themes in films like 'Salò' and 'Teorema,' challenging Catholic dogma through surreal imagery.