If you loved
Exorcist
Steven Piziks, William Wisher, Caleb Carr · Book · 2004
If you loved Exorcist, you are drawn to stories where the weight of faith crumbles under the pressure of ancient, encroaching evil.
Films on the same thread
The Exorcism of God
Alejandro Hidalgo · Film · 2022
Shares a thread with Exorcist: Supernatural Horror.
Like the protagonist in Exorcist, this priest grapples with a hidden, soul-crushing secret, forcing a final confrontation with a demonic entity that tests the limits of his fractured faith.
The First Omen
Arkasha Stevenson · Film · 2024
Shares a thread with Exorcist: Supernatural Horror.
This narrative mirrors the sense of dread found in Exorcist, as a young servant of the church discovers that the ancient evil she uncovers threatens to dismantle her belief system.
Exhuma
Jang Jae-hyun · Film · 2024
Explores: Ancestral Curse, Grave Robbing, Shamanism.
Just as Exorcist explores the discovery of a malevolent force, this film depicts the harrowing consequences that follow when experts disturb a site harboring a deeply rooted, ancient curse.
The Last Exorcism
Daniel Stamm · Film · 2010
Shares 2 threads with Exorcist: Demonic Possession, Supernatural Horror.
This story echoes the crisis of faith present in Exorcist, following a skeptical Reverend whose cynical attempt to debunk the supernatural leads him into a true confrontation with darkness.
Series on the same thread
Outcast
Robert Kirkman · Series · 2016
Shares 2 threads with Exorcist: Supernatural Horror, Demonic Possession.
The protagonist's lifelong struggle with possession in this series reflects the central trauma of Exorcist, emphasizing how personal history and demonic influence are inextricably linked to a spiritual journey.
Dexter: Resurrection
Clyde Phillips · Series · 2025
Explores: Father-Son Relationship, Redemption, Past Sins.
If Exorcist hit, Dexter: Resurrection shares the thread.
Apparitions
Joe Ahearne · Series · 2008
Shares a thread with Exorcist: Demonic Possession.
Much like the internal conflict of the priest in Exorcist, this drama presents a man of the cloth who must navigate the fine line between holy duty and the reality of evil.
Evil
Michelle King · Series · 2019
Explores: Skepticism vs. Faith, Good vs. Evil, The Nature of Belief.
This show captures the same tension between scientific skepticism and religious mystery that defines Exorcist, as investigators attempt to categorize and confront extraordinary, potentially demonic occurrences in the modern world.
Podcasts on the same thread
Monsters Among Us
Derek Hayes | Audioboom Studios · Podcast · 2026
Explores: Unexplained Phenomena, First-hand Testimony, Atmospheric Horror.
If Exorcist hit, Monsters Among Us shares the thread.
The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)
Ascension · Podcast · 2026
Explores: faith, spiritual growth, historical context.
If Exorcist hit, The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) shares the thread.
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Common questions
Is Exorcist based on a film?
Yes, the 2004 book Exorcist is based on the film from the director of Auto Focus and Affliction. The novel was written by Steven Piziks, William Wisher, and Caleb Carr, who is also known for writing The Alienist.
Where does the story of Exorcist take place?
The story of Exorcist is set in the remote Turkana region of Kenya. The plot follows the character Lankester Merrin, who travels there in the aftermath of World War II while taking a sabbatical from the priesthood.
What is the background of the protagonist in Exorcist?
In Exorcist, Lankester Merrin is a man from Holland who is haunted by memories of World War II. He travels to Kenya to lead an archaeological excavation after deciding to take a sabbatical from his duties as a priest.
Who wrote the 2004 book Exorcist?
The 2004 book Exorcist was written by a team consisting of Steven Piziks, William Wisher, and Caleb Carr. The narrative is adapted from a film directed by the filmmaker behind Auto Focus and Affliction.