What to read, watch, and listen to if you lovedBelzebuth
Emilio Portes · Film · 2019
If you loved Belzebuth, start with The Exorcist (Jeremy Slater, 2016) — a series on the same thread. Below: 4 books, 4 series and 2 podcasts, each matched to Belzebuth across media.
You loved how Belzebuth blended procedural investigation with the terrifying reality that ancient, malevolent forces hide within our modern, fractured borders.
Books on the same thread
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Roberto Bolaño · Book · 2024
Shares a thread with Belzebuth: borderlands.
Like the borderlands setting of Belzebuth, this novel captures the existential dread of a sprawling, violent Mexican city where systemic corruption and dark, unsolvable mysteries converge.
The Exorcist
William Peter Blatty · Book · 1971
Shares 2 threads with Belzebuth: Demonic Possession, Religious Horror.
The foundational dread and visceral religious horror found in Belzebuth trace their lineage directly to this definitive story of faith tested by an encroaching, demonic presence.
The Institute
Stephen King · Book · 2019
Explores: Child abduction, Government conspiracy, Psychic abilities.
If the focus on vulnerable children and institutional conspiracy in Belzebuth kept you on edge, this story of abducted youths fighting back against malevolent forces will resonate.
The Keep
F. Paul Wilson · Book · 2000
Shares a thread with Belzebuth: Good vs Evil.
Just as Belzebuth pits law enforcement against an ancient, supernatural threat, this narrative forces soldiers to confront an impossible evil that defies their modern military training.
Series on the same thread
Evil
Michelle King · Series · 2019
Explores: Skepticism vs. Faith, Good vs. Evil, The Nature of Belief.
The tension between scientific skepticism and the undeniable reality of demonic possession that defined Belzebuth is the central engine driving the investigations in this compelling series.
Lucifer
Tom Kapinos · Series · 2016
Explores: Devil in disguise, Redemption, Moral ambiguity.
Belzebuth explores the intersection of police work and the supernatural, a dynamic mirrored here as a bored devil assists the police in solving complex human crimes.
The Exorcist
Jeremy Slater · Series · 2016
Shares 3 threads with Belzebuth: Demonic Possession, Supernatural Horror, Religious Horror.
This series expands on the spiritual warfare and religious horror established in Belzebuth, focusing on the heavy emotional toll that battling ancient demons takes on the clergy.
Pagan Peak
Cyrill Boss · Series · 2019
Shares a thread with Belzebuth: Folk Horror.
The gritty, border-spanning investigative procedural found in Belzebuth is echoed here as detectives navigate a sinister, ritualistic world hidden within the desolate Alpine wilderness.
Podcasts on the same thread
Encuentro Paranormal Podcast
Podcast
Explores: paranormal events, ghost encounters, supernatural experiences.
If the unsettling, real-world paranormal atmosphere of Belzebuth drew you in, these personal accounts of supernatural encounters provide a similarly chilling exploration of the unexplained.
Heaven's Helpline
Podcast
Explores: sexual abuse, institutional cover-up, religious institutions.
Belzebuth uses religious conspiracy as a backdrop for its horror, a theme mirrored in this investigation into the dark, systemic corruption hidden within powerful religious institutions.
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Common questions
Is Belzebuth a film about a police investigation?
Yes, Belzebuth follows special agent Emanuel Ritter as he leads a police investigation into a massacre at a school located on the border between Mexico and the United States. The case eventually links to the rising of an ancient demon.
What is the primary conflict in Belzebuth?
The primary conflict in Belzebuth involves agent Emanuel Ritter attempting to stop a series of infanticides. To succeed, Ritter must confront his own personal demons while navigating the complex struggle between the forces of good and evil.
Does Belzebuth focus on paranormal themes?
Yes, Belzebuth centers on the supernatural threat posed by the ancient demon Belzebuth. The story explores the intersection of a standard criminal investigation and the rising forces of evil that agent Emanuel Ritter must face to prevent further tragedies.
Who is the main character in Belzebuth?
The main character in Belzebuth is special agent Emanuel Ritter. He is tasked with investigating a massacre at a school near the Mexico and United States border, which leads him to discover the presence of the ancient demon Belzebuth.