The Exorcist Movies: Essential Films
This watch order focuses on the two best films in the franchise, skipping the poorly received sequels and prequels. These films represent the core Exorcist experience without the franchise's continuity complications.
The Exorcist III serves as a direct sequel to the original film, ignoring the events of Exorcist II: The Heretic entirely. Written and directed by William Peter Blatty, the original novel's author, it maintains the philosophical and theological depth that made the first film so impactful.
There are 4 other watch orders available – see the links up above.
The Exorcist
When a 12-year-old girl begins exhibiting disturbing supernatural behavior, her desperate mother turns to two priests who must perform an ancient exorcism to save her daughter's soul.
The Exorcist III
Fifteen years after the events of the original exorcism, Police Lieutenant Kinderman investigates a series of brutal murders that bear an unsettling resemblance to the methods of a supposedly dead serial killer.
Other Film Series
A Quiet Place
A post-apocalyptic horror series about survivors navigating a world where deadly creatures hunt by sound, forcing humanity to live in complete silence.
Asia Argento
Italian actress and filmmaker, daughter of horror director Dario Argento, known for her work in European arthouse cinema and collaborations with major auteurs.
Children of the Corn
A horror franchise following the murderous cult of children who worship a malevolent entity called He Who Walks Behind the Rows across multiple timelines and locations.
Hannibal Lecter
A psychological thriller franchise following the brilliant and cannibalistic psychiatrist Dr. Hannibal Lecter, adapted from Thomas Harris's novels across multiple timelines and interpretations.
Insidious
A supernatural horror series exploring The Further, a terrifying spirit realm where malevolent entities prey on the living.
REC
Spanish found footage horror franchise following a demonic infection outbreak, featuring intense apartment building quarantine scenarios and their devastating consequences.