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From The Exorcist To Obsession

From The Exorcist To Obsession

Top 10 Highest-Grossing Horror Movies In North America (Photo Credit: Instagram/Wikipedia) Horror is one of cinema’s most immersive genres that can transport viewers to a different world altogether. Making a genuinely good horror film without cheap scares is difficult. Despite that, several filmmakers have crafted gripping stories that have captured the audience’s imagination. And this is reflected in how moviegoers have responded, as evidenced by ticket sales and box-office numbers. Iconic classics like The Exorcist and Jaws, as well as modern horror hits like It, Sinister, and the 2026 film Obsession, are must-watches for diehard genre fans. Now, let’s take a look at the top ten highest-grossing horror movies of all time at the North American box office, along with their domestic earnings (per Box Office Mojo data), IMDb ratings, and where to currently watch them in the U.S. 1. It (2017) Director: Andy Muschietti Domestic Earnings: $328.9 million IMDb Rating: 7.3/10 Where to Watch: HBO Max, Prime Video Plot: Based on Stephen King’s 1986 novel, the film follows a group of bullied friends in …

From The Exorcist To The Brutalist & Where To Watch Them Online

From The Exorcist To The Brutalist & Where To Watch Them Online

10 Biggest Best Picture Oscar Snubs Ever: From Saving Private Ryan To La La Land(Photo Credit –YouTube/Prime Video) The winners of the 2026 Academy Awards will be revealed at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood on March 15, 2026. This year’s most nominated films include Sinners with 16 nominations, followed by One Battle After Another with 13, while Frankenstein, Marty Supreme, and Sentimental Value have nine nominations each. As anticipation builds over which film will ultimately take home the Best Picture Oscar, it’s worth remembering that many acclaimed films in the past, despite resonating strongly with both critics and audiences, fell short of winning the top prize. Without undermining the real winners, let’s take a look at ten of the biggest Best Picture snubs in Oscar history. 1. The Exorcist – 46th Academy Awards (1974) Director: William Friedkin RT Score: 78% Streaming On: Prime Video & Apple TV+ (Rent) Plot: The supernatural horror film follows a young girl who becomes possessed by a powerful demonic force and how two Catholic priests attempt to perform a dangerous …

Scarlett Johansson to star in Mike Flanagan’s new Exorcist movie

Scarlett Johansson to star in Mike Flanagan’s new Exorcist movie

The Exorcist is one of the celebrated horror franchises. Mike Flanagan recently confirmed a new installment, with Scarlett Johansson stepping into the lead role. According to Deadline, the Blumhouse-Atomic Monster studio has shifted its focus to reviving the franchise. The film will take place nearly 3 years after the events of the previous film, The Exorcist: Believer (2023). Scarlett Johansson to play lead in Mike Flanagan’s upcoming Exorcist movie(Getty Images via AFP) Scarlett Johansson’s casting in The Exorcist universe The studios are holding meetings with several top-tier actors, and Johansson seems to be the appropriate fit for the role in the upcoming film. Amid the buzz, Flanagan sat down for a conversation with the outlet, where he praised the movie star. He said, “Scarlett is a brilliant actress whose captivating performances always feel grounded and real, from genre films to summer blockbusters, and I couldn’t be happier to have her join this Exorcist film.” He further added, “The Exorcist is one of the reasons I became a filmmaker. And it’s an honor to have the …

Scarlett Johansson brings star power to Exorcist reboot after Jurassic World Rebirth’s box-office success

Scarlett Johansson brings star power to Exorcist reboot after Jurassic World Rebirth’s box-office success

Hollywood star Scarlett Johansson is officially taking the lead in The Exorcist franchise, marking her first major dive into full-blown horror. According to a report in Deadline, the two-time Oscar nominee was locked in to star in the next installment of the iconic series, written and directed by Mike Flanagan. Scarlett Johansson (Getty Images via AFP) “Scarlett is a brilliant actress whose captivating performances always feel grounded and real, from genre films to summer blockbusters, and I couldn’t be happier to have her join this Exorcist film,” Mike was quoted as saying. The untitled feature will become the seventh film in the long-running franchise, which began with the 1973 Oscar winner starring Ellen Burstyn. It will “tell an all-new story set in The Exorcist universe and is not a sequel to 2023’s The Exorcist: Believer.” According to reports, both Universal and Blumhouse appear determined to steer the series in a very different direction after Believer failed to spawn the profitable trilogy that had been envisioned. While the previous film earned around $136 million globally on …

Not The Conjuring Or The Exorcist, This Is The Scariest Movie Ever – Have You Seen It?

Not The Conjuring Or The Exorcist, This Is The Scariest Movie Ever – Have You Seen It?

The Scariest Movie Ever(Photo Credit –Facebook/YouTube) MoneySuperMarket, known for its annual “Science of Scare” studies measuring how terrifying horror movies truly are, has released its latest findings. Many fans might have expected timeless classics like The Exorcist or The Omen, or modern hits such as The Conjuring, to claim the top spot. Surprisingly, the No. 1 position has been taken by a lesser-known horror gem that many viewers may have overlooked. Read on to discover which film claimed the crown and which other titles made it to the top ten. Scariest Horror Film As Per Science Of Scare Study The latest Science of Scare study (via news.com.au) has crowned the 2012 supernatural horror film Sinister as the scariest movie ever, with a scare score of 96. Viewers reportedly experienced elevated heart rates, with major spikes during the film’s most terrifying moments. Directed by Scott Derrickson, best known for Doctor Strange, The Black Phone, and its sequel, Black Phone 2, Sinister remains one of the most unsettling horror films. The movie currently holds an IMDb rating …

From The Conjuring To The Exorcist

From The Conjuring To The Exorcist

Horror Movies Based On Real-Life Events (Photo Credit – Prime Video/Youtube) If there’s any genre of movies that can keep you engaged till the very end, it has to be the horror genre. And as the spooky season is here in the name of Halloween, then these movies are a must-watch for the reason that they are based on real-life events. From Conjuring to The Exorcism of Emily Rose, these 10 Hollywood horror movies are inspired by true stories. So check it out. 1. The Haunting in Connecticut (2009) Director: Peter Cornwell IMDb Rating: 5.9/10 Streaming On: Peacock The Haunting in Connecticut is a horror movie based on the experiences that the Snedeker family experienced after renting a home in Connecticut. Demonologists Ed and Lorraine Warren also declared this house to be possessed by demons. This movie will leave you on the edge of your seat. 2. The Conjuring (2013) Director: James Wan IMDb Rating: 7.5/10 Streaming On: Prime Video & Apple TV Ed and Lorraine Warren are quite famous demonologists in the industry who …

When The Exorcist Director Fired A Gun During Filming To Extract The Perfect Take

When The Exorcist Director Fired A Gun During Filming To Extract The Perfect Take

The Exorcist Director Fired A Gun On Set—Here’s Why(Photo Credit –Prime Video) If you were compiling a list of the scariest horror movies ever made, The Exorcist would top the list for many diehard cinephiles and genre fans. The critics ‘ feedback was surprisingly mixed when the film was released in theatres in 1973. However, eventually, the movie achieved a cult following among film enthusiasts. Here’s Why the Exorcist Director William Friedkin Fired a Gun on Set Another fascinating trivia about the film is that its director, William Friedkin, fired a gun on set. According to a report by ScreenRant, in a documentary titled Leap of Faith, it was revealed that he once fired a gun to create a loud noise and capture a startled reaction from actor Jason Miller, who played Father Karras. It was for the scene when Friedkin wanted to extract genuine expressions from Father Karras’ character when he heard the sound of a telephone ringing in complete silence. It’s an innovative, albeit extreme method of directing a film, and unintentionally risky …

Blue Exorcist: The Blue Night Saga Episode 12 To Show Okumura Twins’ Youth; Recap, Release Date And More

Blue Exorcist: The Blue Night Saga Episode 12 To Show Okumura Twins’ Youth; Recap, Release Date And More

The last Blue Exorcist: The Blue Night Saga episode, ‘Promise,’ saw Shiro Fujimoto visit Mephisto, handing over Rin and Yukio while announcing his departure from The Order. However, Mephisto manipulates him into raising them, as they are demons he chose not to eliminate.  Meanwhile, the Demon Kings meet Satan in Gehenna, with Lucifer and Mephisto promising to find him a new vessel. At his Paladin ceremony, Shiro hears Satan’s voice, signaling their connection. Struggling with fatherhood, Shiro finally seeks help, gathering allies to rebuild the monastery and raise the twins. Blue Exorcist Season 4 Part 2 Episode 12 will see Shiro enlist the support of Tadashi Misumi and Seishiro Nagatomo while raising Rin and Yukio at the monastery after remembering Yuri’s words. He will introduce Yukio to exorcism to help him face his fears, while teaching Rin to cook, encouraging him to use his strength for kindness. As the brothers enter middle school, Shiro will begin hearing Satan’s voice more frequently due to the demon’s continued pursuit. With each passing day, the moment that will …

Blue Exorcist: The Blue Night Saga Episode 11 – Shiro Attempts to Give Up the Twins; Recap, Release Date, and More

Blue Exorcist: The Blue Night Saga Episode 11 – Shiro Attempts to Give Up the Twins; Recap, Release Date, and More

The last episode of Blue Exorcist Season 4 Part 2, ‘Light,’ saw Shiro Fujimoto devastated by Yuri Egin’s death. He considers giving up but recalls their first meeting, reigniting his will to live. He fights off a Yeti to protect Rin and Yukio, deciding they deserve a future. Meanwhile, Rick infiltrates the asylum during the Blue Night, sacrificing himself to shield Angel. Lucifer attempts to destroy the facility but is stopped by Mephisto and Shemihaza. In Gehenna, Satan berates Yuri for rejecting him before obliterating her out of spite. Having regained his will, Blue Exorcist: The Blue Night Saga Episode 11 will see Shiro return to the Japan Branch with Rin and Yukio. Suspecting Mephisto had plans to raise Satan’s children, Shiro will try to entrust the twins to him. However, Mephisto will remind him of a past promise. At the same time, Mephisto will negotiate with Satan, who has returned to the void after losing a host. He will urge him to cease harming humanity. Before an agreement can be reached, Lucifer will reappear, …

Blue Exorcist: The Blue Night Saga Episode 10 Sees Shiro Adopt The Twins; Recap, Release Date And More

Blue Exorcist: The Blue Night Saga Episode 10 Sees Shiro Adopt The Twins; Recap, Release Date And More

The last Blue Exorcist Season 4 Part 2 episode saw Satan, possessing the Paladin’s body, attempt to claim Yuri Egin. Shiro intervened, and when Satan tried to possess him, he slit his own throat to force the demon out. He survived due to his Elixir-enhanced body. Shemihaza and the Exorcists then attempted to execute Yuri and her children, but Shiro escaped with them. Yuri named them Rin and Yukio, but her health deteriorated. As she died in the snow, she shared her final wishes with Shiro, who broke down in grief before being attacked by a Yeti. Having escaped the Knights but lost Yuri, Shiro is left devastated in Blue Exorcist: The Blue Night Saga Episode 10. Overwhelmed with guilt, he will lose his will to live, making him vulnerable to demonic attacks. As Rin’s reaction to the ongoing events is depicted, fans will likely see Shiro decide to care for the twins. Meanwhile, Lucifer, despairing over Satan’s disappearance and the failure of possession research, will begin to spiral out of control. Mephisto and Shemihaza …