9 Movies About The Devil You Need To Watch

Whether you’re a regular churchgoer or someone who thinks the closest thing to Hell is a slowly buffering YouTube video, there’s just something about the Devil that grabs our attention. Hollywood knows this, and the moviemakers are doing their best to deliver a horrifying story.

From horned beasts to corporate overlords with suspiciously perfect hair, the Devil has had more screen time than Nicolas Cage in all of his movies combined. So, light a candle, maybe keep a Bible nearby, just in case, and check out these devilishly good movies.

1. Hereditary (2018)

Who ordered family drama plus ancient demon possession? Please give “Hereditary” a chance! This A24 slow-burn horror starts with grief, builds tension like a pressure cooker, and ends with a naked cult in your attic and a decapitated head on the highway. Toni Collette delivers one of the most bonkers, brilliant performances in horror history, and let’s not forget good old King Paimon, one of Lucifer’s star employees. He doesn’t have much screen time, but boy, does he leave a mark.

2. The Omen (1976)

Meet the adorable little orphan boy named Damien. He’s got a bowl cut, an intense stare, and a knack for triggering freak accidents involving glass panes and steeples. Oh, and also, he’s the Antichrist. “The Omen” is a classic due to its unique take on the “creepy child” genre. Witness Gregory Peck trying to survive the apocalypse in a suit and tie and a crazy nanny jumping out a window shouting, “It’s all for you, Damien!” Probably not the best option for a fun family movie night, but it’s satanic cinema gold.

3. The Exorcist (1973)

“The Exorcist” is like the grandpappy of all demonic horror. When little Regan starts speaking in tongues, crab-walking down the stairs, and using her mouth as a hydrant filled with green soup, you just know you’re in for some good time. But as it turns out, she’s possessed by Pazuzu, a demon buddy of Satan himself. The performances are legendary, the effects hold up frighteningly well, and the film is still banned in some places. If a horror movie makes you consider calling your priest afterward, it’s doing something right.

4. The Witch (2015)

Ever think a regular old goat could be the Devil? In “The Witch,” an ultra-creepy slow-burn horror, we follow a Puritan family as they slowly unravel thanks to crop failure, missing children, and one incredibly sus goat who whispers deals in the dark. Anya Taylor-Joy shines in her breakout role, but let’s be honest, once Philip asks if she’d “like to live deliciously,” the Devil officially steals the show. Needless to say, you’ll never look at farm animals the same way again.

5. The Devil’s Advocate (1997)

Al Pacino plays a high-powered lawyer in New York, but he’s also the Devil. Could it be a coincidence? Not a chance. Keanu Reeves is a hotshot attorney with a moral compass stuck in the “do whatever wins” position. Charlize Theron plays his wife, who quickly spirals into madness because, well, living with Satan and his acolytes will do that. There’s sexy temptation, intense monologues, and one of the best twist endings in demonic cinema.

6. Legend (1985)

Ah, remember young Tom Cruise frolicking through a magical forest while Tim Curry plays a horned, red-skinned Lord of Darkness with hooves and the voice of a Shakespearean villain? “Legend” is peak 80s fantasy, where the Devil isn’t technically called the Devil, but let’s be honest, with those horns, it’s either that or he was playing a sunburnt minotaur. Plus, he wants to kill unicorns and plunge the world into eternal night. So yeah, probably the Devil.

7. The Wailing (2016)

If you prefer slow-burn psychological trauma wrapped in folklore and pure dread, “The Wailing” is there for you, you freak. This South Korean masterpiece starts with a mysterious disease spreading through a village and spirals into a cursed fever dream involving shamans, demons, and a Japanese stranger who’s definitely just an “ordinary tourist.” It’s one of those movies that slaps you with a fistful of existential dread. You won’t know what happened when it’s over, but you’ll sleep with the lights on for a week.

8. Constantine (2005)

In “Constantine,” Keanu Reeves plays a chain-smoking, exorcism-performing antihero who’s just trying to keep Hell’s minions down where they belong. But the real standout is Peter Stormare as Lucifer, casually aura farming in a white suit and dripping tar from his feet. He’s the most laid-back Devil you’ve ever seen, which somehow makes him even more unsettling. If you like your theology with gunfights and Tilda Swinton as a genderless angel, this one’s for you.

9. The Babysitter (2017)

Ever wondered what it would be like if your hot babysitter turned out to be a Satan-worshipping murder zealot? Well, “The Babysitter” is here to ruin your childhood fantasies. Samara Weaving, who plays Bee, and her demon-worshipping besties, Bella Thorne and Robbie Amell, host a blood ritual in the living room while the poor nerdy kid sneaks a peek. One moment, you’re enjoying juice boxes, and the next, you’re in a life-threatening situation. It’s not serious, quite goofy, actually, and exactly what you’d expect from that premise.