Whether you believe in the supernatural, God, The Devil, or possession, we have all, at
one point or another, hid behind our hands as we watch an innocent teen contort their
body, speak in tongues, or even go on a murder spree.
Possession films are a new popular sub-category in the horror genre, and there are no shortage
of them.
So today we’re going to be counting down some of the best ones in our list of the Top
5 Scary Possession Movies.
Hey guys welcome back to Top 5 Scary Videos, I’m your host Lucy McPhee.
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already, AND, DISCLAIMER.
There are a lot of spoilers in this list, as you all should know by now, I LOVE to ruin
films for all of you on this channel, so yes, I will be explaining in detail the plots and
endings to a lot of these films.
You have been warned.
5 Devil Released in 2010, Devil is a supernatural
horror film about 5 strangers that get trapped inside of an elevator.
Everyone’s worst nightmare.
And one by one the passengers begin to be killed off in a gruesome manner when the elevator
light periodically flicker on and off, revealing the fate of the next victim.
Now, going back to the first moments of the film, we’re greeted by a voice over from
Ramirez, a security guard, stating how the devil will sometimes seek individuals out
who have sinned, taking human form and trapping them in a confined place.
Turning others against them before killing everyone one by one.
Brutal.
Later on in the film a we meet security guard Detective Bowden, a recovering alcoholic who
explains that his life took a downward turn after his wife and son were killed in a hit
and run 5 years prior.
The perp was never caught.
Back in the elevator, one man is killed after being thrown into a mirror by an unknown force
- slicing his jugular vein.
An old woman is hanged by a lamp cord from the elevator ceiling.
Another man’s neck is twisted, and a girls throat is slit.
Leaving one remaining passengers, Tony.
But things aren’t great for him, as the corpse of the old woman seemingly comes back
to leave, revealing herself as the devil, and stating that she has come for Tony.
It is then that Tony confesses to being responsible for a hit and
run that happened -- you guessed it -- 5 years ago.
The Devil becomes powerless, now that Tony has repented and eventually vanishes.
The elevator comes back to life and Tony is free.
Detective Bowden takes Tony into custody and while en route he informs Tony that it was
his wife and child that he had killed 5 years prior, but that he forgives him.
How sweet.
4 The Exorcism of Emily Rose Released in 2005, The Exorcism of Emily Rose
is a supernatural horror film based loosely on the Anneliese Michel case.
It follows a defence counsellor played by Laura Linney, an agnostic representing a parish
priest accused of negligent homicide after an exorcism.
Emily Rose is a 19 year old student that died of self-inflicted wounds and malnutrition
due to the exorcism, and throughout the film and trial we are shown flashbacks of her life
leading up to her final moments alive.It shows Emily suffering from vision and physical contortions,
but doctors diagnose her with epilepsy and psychosis.
She leaves school and returns home to her family but her symptoms worse, even smelling
burnt toast, which -- as previously stated in the film is a well known supernatural phenomena.
During the exorcism Emily attacks, breaking free from her restraints and fleeing out of
a window towards the family barn.
They chase after her, continuing the exorcism, demanding to know what demons are inside of
her.
It is revealed to be 6 demons, including Lucifer himself.
During the films final flashback to Emily, we find out that on the day after her exorcism
she was visited by the virgin mary, who offered her a choice.
Ascend to heaven, or become a martyr and prove the existence of god and demons.
Emily chose the latter.
It's a bittersweet film, and knowing that its loosely based on a true story is even
more heart wrenching.
3 The Conjuring 2 Now, a lot of you may be surprised that I
didn’t opt for the first conjuring film, but in my opinion, the second movie is far
more effective in delivering a possession story.
Plus, it’s loosely based on the Enfield Haunting which is a classic for us Brits.
As most of us will know, The Conjuring 2 once again follows Ed and Lorraine Warren, but
this time to the UK, as they investigate the paranormal occurrences plaguing The Hodgson
family.
One of the Hodgson children, Janet, is haunted by an angry elderly man who keeps on insisting
that the house is his.
Eventually possessing Janet entirely.
We discover his name is Bill Wilkins, a man that lived and died in the house.
However, we were all duped by this.
Bill was never the true baddie of the story, he was just a pawn being manipulated by a
demonic force.
Valek.
Aka, the nun.
During the final standoff between Lorraine and the demon, Lorraine banishes it back to
hell by addressing it by name.
Thus freeing Janet from its grasp.
2 The Possession of Hannah Grace Due to be released on November 30th of this
year, The Possession of Hannah Grace follows a former policewoman who becomes tormented
by the supernatural while working in a morgue.
The body of a young woman who tied during an exorcism is brought in, and this is where
things seemingly take a dark and terrifying turn.
Hannah Grace, the dead girl, awakens, and beings to torment the former police officer.
Hunting her through the dark halls of the quiet morgue, take a look.
What are your thoughts?
Are you going to check out The Possession of Hannah Grace at the end of the month?
Leave us all your thoughts in the comments down below.
1 The Exorcist Because of course.
We can’t possibly do a possession list without including arguably the most famous film of
them all.
The Exorcist.
This 1973 supernatural horror tells the story of Regan McNeil, a 12 year old girl living
with her actress mother Chris in a beautiful home in Georgetown.
However, after Regan plays with a ouija board and contacts an imaginary friend called Captain
Howdy, things take a dark turn.
Regan begins to act strangely.
Interrupting her mother's parties by peeing on the floor, and even walking down the stairs
backwards on her hands and feet.
Not only that but she also begins using obscene language and exhibiting ridiculous amounts
of strength.
An exorcism is recommended and Father Damien Karras along with Father Merrin perform it.
During this we witness the young girl impale herself with a crucifix, rotate her head 360
degrees, even vomiting green slime over Merrin, who eventually dies of a heart attack during
the exorcism.
Karras, being the girls last hope, invites the demon to enter him instead, and, once
it does, Karras through himself out of the window in a moment of self-sacrifice.
Destroying the demons vessel and saving Regan all at the same time.
Well there we have it!
What did you guys think?
Have you seen all the films on our list, were there any that we missed?
Leave us all of your thoughts and feelings in the comments down below and perhaps we
can do a part 2.
Before we go a just one to read out a few of your comments from one of our last videos,
Top 5 Smartest Decisions In Horror Movies.
Tracy Dunbar said “I think you would be remiss in forgetting the blind heroine in
the movie Hush.
What a badass she is!”
-- I couldn’t agree more!
She typically makes it on to most of my lists, especially anything related to final girls.
She is arguably one of the greatest portrayals thus far.
Nightwingnum1 said “The one from Saw would not work in reality without a pin knife and
tape to seal the wound.”
-- Hmmm...well thank you, good to know.
Grid Cort said “Do a part 2 please...I know you can bundle up more.
And I think that is your favourite sweater Lucy.
Always stunning”
--I don’t remember what sweater I was wearing, but if I took a wild guess it was probably
Brooklyn.
And thank you!
Also, I’m sure we would have no problems squeezing out a part 2.
Thanks again guys!
If you want to continue on your horror binge be sure to hit the playlist floating above,
and until next time, see ya later!