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Exorcism, Demonic possession, Paranormal, Religious horror, Psychological horror, Vatican, Supernatural, Faith, Good vs Evil, Sequel, Occult
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Exorcist II: The Heretic

1977-06-17
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Bizarre nightmares plague Regan MacNeil four years after her possession and exorcism. Has the demon returned? And if so, can the combined faith and knowledge of a Vatican investigator and a research specialist free her from its grasp?

Genres
Horror
Cast
Richard Burton, Linda Blair, Louise Fletcher, Max von Sydow, Kitty Winn, Paul Henreid, James Earl Jones, Ned Beatty, Belinda Beatty, Rose Portillo
Crew
John Boorman, William Goodhart, Rospo Pallenberg
Rating
4.5(763 votes)
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The Devil and Father Amorth

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The Exorcism of Emily Rose

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A Nightmare on Elm Street Part 2: Freddy's Revenge

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Return to House on Haunted Hill

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Mother Joan of the Angels

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Deliver Us
5.6

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The Borderlands
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Resurrection
6.1

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6.2

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Beyond the Door
5.2

Jessica Barrett, wife and mother of two young children, begins to show signs of demonic possession while pregnant with her third child. As she seeks help from her husband and doctor, a mysterious man approaches her and seems to have some answers.



The Ring Two
5.8

After the ordeal with Samara, Rachel and Aiden move to a rural town. But soon Rachel learns about the death of a girl in a similar fashion. To save Aiden, she must dig into Samara's past even further.



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5.1

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