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The Exorcism of God

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Why people love it

The Exorcism of God works as a horror movie with a point of view—fans quote moments, but they also argue about what the film is actually saying about power, desire, or survival. The horror and crime blend is the engine: it lets the film shift registers without feeling like two different movies stitched together.

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Runtime 1h 38m · ★ 7.1

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    1.The Exorcism of Emily Rose (2005)

    6.6 · Crime · Drama · Horror · 2h 2m

    Why you'll love it

    The Exorcism of Emily Rose (2005) captures the horror appeal of The Exorcism of God without simply imitating it. The crime streak running through both films is what puts The Exorcism of Emily Rose at the top of any "if you liked…" shortlist.

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    2.The Shawshank Redemption (1994)

    8.7 · Drama · Crime · 2h 22m

    Why you'll love it

    The crime appeal of The Exorcism of God — that tense edge, the drama — translates cleanly into The Shawshank Redemption (1994). Different setting, same essential satisfaction.

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    3.Edward Scissorhands (1990)

    7.7 · Fantasy · Drama · Romance · 1h 45m

    Why you'll love it

    The filmmakers behind Edward Scissorhands (1990) clearly understood what makes drama work — the same quality that keeps The Exorcism of God rewatchable. Expect the same bittersweet rhythm, executed with a fresh angle.

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    4.From Dusk Till Dawn (1996)

    7.0 · Horror · Action · Thriller · 1h 48m

    Why you'll love it

    From Dusk Till Dawn (1996) is the kind of film The Exorcism of God fans discover and immediately send to their group chat. The horror overlap is real, but it's the dark emotional pull that seals the recommendation.

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    5.Insomnia (2002)

    7.0 · Thriller · Crime · Drama · 1h 58m

    Why you'll love it

    Insomnia shares The Exorcism of God's gift for crime — the 2002 film delivers drama without overstaying its welcome. Consider it required viewing once you've finished rewatching your first pick.

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    6.A History of Violence (2005)

    7.2 · Drama · Thriller · Crime · 1h 36m

    Why you'll love it

    Much of what makes The Exorcism of God compelling — the crime, the drama — shows up in A History of Violence (2005) in a slightly different form. Both films understand that dark storytelling works best when it trusts the audience.

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    7.Deliver Us from Evil (2014)

    6.2 · Thriller · Crime · Horror · 1h 58m

    Why you'll love it

    The horror energy of The Exorcism of God is alive in Deliver Us from Evil (2014), filtered through a different story but the same emotional register. It earns its place on this list with a dark payoff that rivals the original pick.

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    8.Boys Don't Cry (1999)

    7.4 · Crime · Drama · 1h 58m

    Why you'll love it

    Boys Don't Cry (1999) operates in the same crime as The Exorcism of God, but with its own distinct voice and pacing. The tense payoff will feel satisfyingly familiar without retreading the same ground.

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    9.The Gift (2000)

    6.5 · Horror · Drama · Thriller · 1h 52m

    Why you'll love it

    The Gift (2000) belongs to the same conversation as The Exorcism of God — both anchor their horror in drama emotion that doesn't let go. The dark undercurrent connects them more than any plot summary would suggest.

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    10.The Science of Sleep (2006)

    7.0 · Comedy · Drama · Fantasy · 1h 46m

    Why you'll love it

    If The Exorcism of God's drama stayed with you, The Science of Sleep (2006) delivers the same sensation through an entirely different story. The fantasy through-line is the real common thread between them.

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FAQ

What should I watch after The Exorcism of God?
Try The Exorcism of Emily Rose, The Shawshank Redemption, Edward Scissorhands—each shares DNA with The Exorcism of God while changing the setting enough to feel fresh.
What genre is The Exorcism of God?
The Exorcism of God (2022) is best described as Horror, Crime, Drama, Fantasy. Stores and algorithms use different labels, but that mix is what fans actually recognize on a rewatch.
Is The Exorcism of God worth revisiting?
Viewer scores sit around 7.1/10 on TMDB—high enough that replays are common for people who like this horror lane.

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