Movies Like The Pope's Exorcist (2023)

The Pope's Exorcist is a 2023 horror, thriller film from Julius Avery with a MovieMagicScore of 6.9/10. Here are 20 similar films, ranked by real viewer ratings — starting with Exorcist: The Beginning and Exorcist II: The Heretic.

Horror Thriller

Exorcist: The Beginning

2004

Years before Father Merrin helped save Regan MacNeil’s soul, he first encounters the demon Pazuzu in East Africa.

5.4

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Exorcist II: The Heretic

1977

Bizarre nightmares plague Regan MacNeil four years after her possession and exorcism. Has the demon returned? And if so, can the combined faith and knowledge of a Vatican investigator and a research specialist free her from its grasp?

4.5

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The Rite

2011

Seminary student Michael Kovak reluctantly attends exorcism school at the Vatican. While he’s in Rome, Michael meets an unorthodox priest who introduces him to the darker side of his faith, uncovering the devil’s reach even to one of the holiest places on Earth.

6.1

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Hell Baby

2013

After she and her husband move into a haunted house, a woman gives birth to a demonic infant that wreaks havoc.

5.2

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Hostage to the Devil

2016

This documentary examines age-old questions about the existence of the Devil and good versus evil, through the life of controversial priest, Father Malachi Martin. It explores Martin's horrifying final case before his mysterious death.

4.9

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The Exorcist: Believer

2023

Since his wife's death, Victor has raised his daughter Angela alone. After she and her friend return from a three-day disappearance with missing memories, they begin displaying frightening behavior reminiscent of the MacNeil possession fifty years prior.

5.8

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Grace

2014

A unique horror film told from the first-person perspective of Grace - a naive, virginal college freshman trying to deal with campus culture and her outgoing roommate as an evil entity takes over her body and unleashes chaos.

4.9

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The Crucifix: Blood of the Exorcist

2025

A gruesome discovery in the grounds of their new home plunges a young couple into a maelstrom of spiritual possession, pagan rituals, Viking battles, and violent revenge.

5.5

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Asmodexia

2014

Eloy de Palma is an exorcist pastor roaming the darkest corners of the country with his granddaughter Alba. Their mission is to help those possessed by The Evil One, an infection of the soul that is spreading fast. Each exorcism is tougher than the one before, and every battle reveals a piece of Alba’s forgotten past – an enigma that if unconcealed could change the world as we know it.

4.5

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#10

The Exorcist

1973

When a mysterious entity possesses a young girl, her mother seeks the help of two Catholic priests to save her life.

7.7

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#11

The Exorcist III

1990

On the fifteenth anniversary of the exorcism that claimed Father Damien Karras' life, Police Lieutenant Kinderman's world is once again shattered when a boy is found decapitated and savagely crucified.

6.3

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#12

Incarnate

2016

An exorcist comes up against an evil from his past when he uses his skills to enter the mind of a nine year old boy.

5.5

MagicScore

#13

The Crucifixion

2017

When a priest is jailed for the murder of a nun on whom he was performing an exorcism, an investigative journalist strives to determine whether he in fact murdered a mentally ill person, or if he lost the battle with a demonic presence.

5.7

MagicScore

#14

The Priests

2015

To save a girl in danger, a priest and deacon jump into a mysterious case.

6.9

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#15

The Order

2003

For centuries, a secret Order of priests has existed within the Church. A renegade priest, Father Alex Bernier, is sent to Rome to investigate the mysterious death of one of the Order's most revered members. Following a series of strangely similar killings, Bernier launches an investigation that forces him to confront unimaginable evil.

5.7

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#16

Satan

1974

12 year-old Gul becomes possessed by Satan after experimenting with a Ouija board. A troubled psychiatrist and an experienced exorcist become the girl’s only hope for salvation.

4.9

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#17

Shark Exorcist

2015

A demonic nun unleashes HOLY HELL when she summons the devil to possess a MAN-EATING SHARK!!

2.6

MagicScore

#18

The Devil on Trial

2023

Explore the first – and only – time “demonic possession” has officially been used as a defense in a U.S. murder trial. Including firsthand accounts of alleged devil possession and a shocking murder, this extraordinary story forces reflection on our fear of the unknown.

5.8

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#19

Constantine: City of Demons - The Movie

2018

A decade after a tragic mistake, family man Chas Chandler and occult detective John Constantine set out to cure his daughter Trish from a mysterious supernatural coma.

7.7

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#20

The Exorcism of God

2022

An American priest working in Mexico is considered a saint by many local parishioners. However, due to a botched exorcism, he carries a secret that’s eating him alive until he gets an opportunity to face his demon one final time.

7.1

MagicScore

Frequently asked

What are the best movies like The Pope's Exorcist?

The top films similar to The Pope's Exorcist by MovieMagicScore are Exorcist: The Beginning (5.4), Exorcist II: The Heretic (4.5), The Rite (6.1). Each shares horror/thriller themes and is ranked by real viewer ratings, not critics or studios.

Is The Pope's Exorcist worth watching?

The Pope's Exorcist holds a MovieMagicScore of 6.9/10 from 3,000 viewer ratings.

What kind of movie is The Pope's Exorcist?

The Pope's Exorcist (2023) is a horror, thriller film directed by Julius Avery, starring Russell Crowe, Daniel Zovatto, Alex Essoe.

Where can I find more recommendations like The Pope's Exorcist?

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About movies like The Pope's Exorcist

This ranked list pairs The Pope's Exorcist (2023), a horror and thriller film from Julius Avery, with similar titles by genre, theme and cast overlap (fans of Russell Crowe take note). Unlike critic-driven sites, every position here is ordered by MovieMagicScore — a rating built only from real viewers, with no studio marketing or paid placement. Scores update as more people rate, so the list stays current.

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