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Why people love it

People revisit The Exorcist III for the same reason it broke through in 1990: clear stakes, memorable faces, and a horror rhythm that doesn't stall in the middle. William Peter Blatty keeps the ensemble pointed in one direction. The film leans hard into its core genre, which is exactly what fans say they wanted more of from blockbusters in that era.

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Runtime 1h 50m · ★ 6.3

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    1.The Exorcist (1973)

    7.7 · Horror · 2h 2m

    Why you'll love it

    The Exorcist shares The Exorcist III's gift for horror — the 1973 film delivers momentum without overstaying its welcome. Consider it required viewing once you've finished rewatching your first pick.

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    2.Scream (1996)

    7.4 · Crime · Horror · Mystery · 1h 52m

    Why you'll love it

    Much of what makes The Exorcist III compelling — the horror, the crime — shows up in Scream (1996) in a slightly different form. Both films understand that dark storytelling works best when it trusts the audience.

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    3.The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It (2021)

    7.4 · Horror · Mystery · Thriller · 1h 51m

    Why you'll love it

    The horror energy of The Exorcist III is alive in The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It (2021), 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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    4.Halloween (1978)

    7.6 · Horror · Thriller · 1h 31m

    Why you'll love it

    Halloween (1978) operates in the same horror as The Exorcist III, but with its own distinct voice and pacing. The dark payoff will feel satisfyingly familiar without retreading the same ground.

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    5.Annabelle Comes Home (2019)

    6.4 · Horror · 1h 46m

    Why you'll love it

    Annabelle Comes Home (2019) belongs to the same conversation as The Exorcist III — both anchor their horror in authentic emotion that doesn't let go. The dark undercurrent connects them more than any plot summary would suggest.

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    6.Friday the 13th (1980)

    6.4 · Horror · 1h 35m

    Why you'll love it

    If The Exorcist III's horror stayed with you, Friday the 13th (1980) delivers the same sensation through an entirely different story. The dark through-line is the real common thread between them.

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    7.The Pope's Exorcist (2023)

    6.9 · Horror · Thriller · 1h 43m

    Why you'll love it

    Where The Exorcist III excels in horror, The Pope's Exorcist (2023) doubles down on thriller to comparable effect. The tonal similarities run deep enough that watching both back-to-back feels intentional.

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    8.The Exorcism of Emily Rose (2005)

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

    Why you'll love it

    The Exorcism of Emily Rose (2005) is the natural next step after The Exorcist III: same horror DNA, different perspective. The dark streak and crime elevate it well above a simple genre exercise.

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    9.The Nun II (2023)

    6.7 · Horror · 1h 50m

    Why you'll love it

    Fans of The Exorcist III who respond to its horror will find The Nun II (2023) immediately familiar. Both films share a dark sensibility without ever feeling like carbon copies of each other.

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    10.Deliver Us from Evil (2014)

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

    Why you'll love it

    There's a reason The Exorcist III fans keep landing on Deliver Us from Evil (2014) — the horror is unmistakably related even when the plots diverge. Both films operate on the same emotional frequency, especially in their third acts.

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FAQ

What should I watch after The Exorcist III?
Try The Exorcist, Scream, The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It—each shares DNA with The Exorcist III while changing the setting enough to feel fresh.
What genre is The Exorcist III?
The Exorcist III (1990) is best described as Horror. Stores and algorithms use different labels, but that mix is what fans actually recognize on a rewatch.
Is The Exorcist III part of a franchise?
Yes—it's part of the "The Exorcist Collection" storyline. You can enjoy it standalone, but sequels and tie-ins build on characters and continuity established here.

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