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So I've been on a binge today of watching films that I would call "theological horror", basically that involve demons or Satan, so far I've watched The Devil's Advocate (1997) and The Exorcist (1973), and also a new film "The Unholy".

Anyone got any good suggestions?
Post edited June 28, 2021 by Crosmando
The Omen.
Post edited June 28, 2021 by borisburke
Prince of Darkness (1987)
Rosemary's Baby (1968)
The Ninth Gate

Well at least I think it was theological but it has been many years since I've seen it.
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Strijkbout: The Ninth Gate

Well at least I think it was theological but it has been many years since I've seen it.
Oh yeah, the one with Johnny Depp, I've seen it, strange but well directed film, sadly I don't think I understood it.
Post edited June 28, 2021 by Crosmando
Angel Heart
Constantine (2005)
The Devil's Rock (2011)
The House of the Devil (2009)

Not a movie, but a series that I think is worth mentioning:
Evil https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9055008/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1
Post edited June 28, 2021 by teceem
Another vote for Rosemary's Baby.
The Exorcism of Emily Rose (2005) which is loosely based on the story of Anneliese Michel (and what a story that is).
The Wicker Man (1973), described by many as folk horror, one of the best in this category. Theological at its core, it deals with human nature rather than something out of this world: lies, deception, manipulation, zealotry, faith, eroticism, loss, fear, etc. Not your typical horror though.
The Seventh Seal (Det sjunde inseglet, 1957) by Ingmar Bergman, one of the greatest movies of all time. Theological, historical fantasy, it tells the story (among others) of Antonius Block, a knight returning from the Crusades, challenging Death to a game of chess. Action takes place in mid-14th century Sweden, during the times of the Black Plague.
The Prophecy (1995) and it sequels, although sequels are mediocre at best.

Viggo Mortensen best satan.
How could I forget?! Hellraiser!!
The first one from 1987 is by far the best one (imo). 2-3-4 are ok to good. Hellraiser 5 to 666 (I forgot how many): avoid or have very low expectations.

The Stand (Stephen King)
1994: Movie in 4 parts / miniseries
2020: Miniseries (9 ep?)
I like both versions...
Post edited June 28, 2021 by teceem
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Crosmando: So I've been on a binge today of watching films that I would call "theological horror", basically that involve demons or Satan, so far I've watched The Devil's Advocate (1997) and The Exorcist (1973), and also a new film "The Unholy".

Anyone got any good suggestions?
I second the two films in post 3.....especially Prince of Darkness.
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Crosmando: Oh yeah, the one with Johnny Depp, I've seen it, strange but well directed film, sadly I don't think I understood it.
*spoilers* Basically, Depp's character is tasked to find some rare books. This is supposedly because the one who asks him to do so wants to add them to his devil/hell themed book collection. The collector actually wants them so that they can use their power to gain immortality/etc from the secrets scattered within the pages. All through the film he is followed by a mysterious woman, who is a succubus/demon protector in disguise. "She" seemingly works for the collector to "acquire" said books when their current owners don't want to give them up, and to make sure no harm comes to Depp's character(so he can find said books). In the end, the collector gets the books, but performs the ritual wrong(he's missing one page, as one of the pages he has is a forgery), and as a result he perishes. Depp's character then chooses to perform the ritual himself, and presumably gains said power. *end spoiler*
Post edited June 28, 2021 by GamezRanker
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Crosmando: So I've been on a binge today of watching films that I would call "theological horror", basically that involve demons or Satan, so far I've watched The Devil's Advocate (1997) and The Exorcist (1973), and also a new film "The Unholy".

Anyone got any good suggestions?
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GamezRanker: I second the two films in post 3.....especially Prince of Darkness.
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Crosmando: Oh yeah, the one with Johnny Depp, I've seen it, strange but well directed film, sadly I don't think I understood it.
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GamezRanker: *spoilers* Basically, Depp's character is tasked to find some rare books. This is supposedly because the one who asks him to do so wants to add them to his devil/hell themed book collection. The collector actually wants them so that they can use their power to gain immortality/etc from the secrets scattered within the pages. All through the film he is followed by a mysterious woman, who is a succubus/demon protector in disguise. "She" seemingly works for the collector to "acquire" said books when their current owners don't want to give them up, and to make sure no harm comes to Depp's character(so he can find said books). In the end, the collector gets the books, but performs the ritual wrong(he's missing one page, as one of the pages he has is a forgery), and as a result he perishes. Depp's character then chooses to perform the ritual himself, and presumably gains said power. *end spoiler*
Dude do you even read? I've seen it, I just didn't understand some of the metaphorical stuff in it.
From the top of my head:

The Rite
"American seminary student Michael Kovak (Colin O'Donaghue) travels to Italy to take an exorcism course. He attends a session from Father Xavier (Ciarán Hinds), who soon becomes aware of his skepticism. As a result he sends him to an eminent Jesuit exorcist, Father Lucas Trevant (Sir Anthony Hopkins), whose ways though questionable are quite effective."

Regression
"In Minnesota in the 1990s, a man is arrested and accused of having abused his daughter (Emma Watson). Although he doesn't remember anything from the event, he pleads guilty. With the help of a psychologist (Ethan Hawke), he'll relive those moments. Meanwhile, the local media hints the possibility that everything could have been a satanic cult's doing."

Baskin
"A squad of unsuspecting cops go through a trapdoor to Hell when they stumble upon a Black Mass in an abandoned building."

Hereditary
"When her mentally ill mother passes away, Annie (Toni Collette), her husband (Gabriel Byrne), son (Alex Wolff), and daughter (Milly Shapiro) all mourn her loss. The family turn to different means to handle their grief, including Annie and her daughter both flirting with the supernatural. They each begin to have disturbing, otherworldly experiences linked to the sinister secrets and emotional trauma that have been passed through the generations of their family."

Saint Maud
"Follows a pious nurse who becomes dangerously obsessed with saving the soul of her dying patient."


The Witch
"New England, 1630: William and Katherine try to lead a devout Christian life, homesteading on the edge of an impassible wilderness, with five children. When their newborn son mysteriously vanishes and their crops fail, the family begins to turn on one another. 'The Witch' is a chilling portrait of a family unraveling within their own sins, leaving them prey for an inconceivable evil."

Hagazussa
"The dark legend of the young woman Albrun and her struggle to preserve her own sanity, and tries to explore the fine line between ancient magic, faith and madness at a time when pagan beliefs in witches and nature spirits spread fear and terror in the minds of the rural population. "

Black Death
"Set during the time of the first outbreak of bubonic plague in England, a young monk is tasked with learning the truth about reports of people being brought back to life, a mission that pulls him toward a village ruler who has made a dark pact with evil forces."
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Post edited June 28, 2021 by DoomSooth
Damn, many quote just any movie with demons in it as theological horror, despite some of them being unconnected with Christian mythology at all (such as Hereditary or Hellraiser).