What to read, watch, and listen to if you lovedExorcist
Steven Piziks, William Wisher, Caleb Carr · Book · 2004
If you loved Exorcist, start with The Last Exorcism (Daniel Stamm, 2010) — a film on the same thread. Below: 4 films, 4 series and 2 podcasts, each matched to Exorcist across media.
If Exorcist left you questioning the thin line between divine salvation and the terrifying weight of ancient, hidden evil, these follow.
Films on the same thread
The Last Exorcism
Daniel Stamm · Film · 2010
Shares 2 threads with Exorcist: Demonic Possession, Supernatural Horror.
Like the crisis of faith depicted in Exorcist, this film explores the tension between skepticism and the terrifying reality of demonic possession through a grounded, documentary-style lens.
The Exorcism of Emily Rose
Scott Derrickson · Film · 2005
Shares 2 threads with Exorcist: Demonic Possession, Supernatural Horror.
This courtroom drama mirrors the intellectual struggle found in Exorcist by pitting scientific reasoning against the supernatural, forcing a confrontation between modern doubt and undeniable religious horror.
Prince of Darkness
John Carpenter · Film · 1987
Shares a thread with Exorcist: Ancient Evil.
The discovery of an ancient evil in a religious setting echoes the archaeological dread of Exorcist, proving that some forces are best left buried beneath the earth.
The Exorcism of God
Alejandro Hidalgo · Film · 2022
Shares a thread with Exorcist: Supernatural Horror.
Much like the internal burden carried by Lankester Merrin in Exorcist, this narrative focuses on a priest whose past mistakes and secrets manifest into a fight for survival.
Series on the same thread
Dexter: Resurrection
Clyde Phillips · Series · 2025
Explores: Father-Son Relationship, Redemption, Past Sins.
While tonally distinct from Exorcist, the focus on grappling with past trauma and the desperate search for redemption mirrors the character-driven weight of a man haunted by war.
Outcast
Robert Kirkman · Series · 2016
Shares 2 threads with Exorcist: Supernatural Horror, Demonic Possession.
This series expands on the theme of demonic possession explored in Exorcist, following a protagonist whose entire life is defined by the struggle against an encroaching, ancient darkness.
Apparitions
Joe Ahearne · Series · 2008
Shares a thread with Exorcist: Demonic Possession.
This drama captures the same spiritual warfare found in Exorcist, focusing on a priest whose official duties lead him into the dangerous, unseen realm of absolute evil.
Evil
Michelle King · Series · 2019
Explores: Skepticism vs. Faith, Good vs. Evil, The Nature of Belief.
If Exorcist hit, Evil shares the thread.
Podcasts on the same thread
Monsters Among Us
Derek Hayes | Audioboom Studios · Podcast · 2026
Explores: Unexplained Phenomena, First-hand Testimony, Atmospheric Horror.
If the atmosphere of dread in Exorcist captivated you, these first-hand testimonies provide a chilling, realistic look at the unexplained phenomena that linger just outside human understanding.
The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)
Ascension · Podcast · 2026
Explores: faith, spiritual growth, historical context.
For those fascinated by the theological stakes of Exorcist, this deep dive into scripture offers a comprehensive look at the religious framework that defines the battle against evil.
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Common questions
Is Exorcist based on a true story?
Exorcist is a 2004 book written by Steven Piziks, William Wisher, and Caleb Carr. It is based on the film from the director of Auto Focus and Affliction, following the character Lankester Merrin as he travels to Kenya in the aftermath of World War II.
Where does the story of Exorcist take place?
The narrative of Exorcist is set in the remote Turkana region of Kenya. Following the events of World War II, the protagonist Lankester Merrin travels to this location while on a sabbatical from the priesthood to lead an archaeological excavation.
Who is the main character in Exorcist?
The protagonist of Exorcist is Lankester Merrin. A former priest from Holland, he is haunted by his memories of World War II and decides to journey to the Turkana region of Kenya to distance himself from his past and oversee an archaeological project.
Who wrote the book Exorcist?
The 2004 book Exorcist was written by a team consisting of Steven Piziks, William Wisher, and Caleb Carr. The work is based on the film from the director of Auto Focus and Affliction and features the writing contributions of the author of The Alienist.