The Exorcism of Anna Ecklund (2016) movie poster

The Exorcism of Anna Ecklund

2016 ·1h 23m · ★ 3.5 (97)

When a Priest and a Vatican investigator take a possessed housewife to a convent to perform an Exorcism, all hell breaks loose....

Why it matters

A gritty, no-frills possession tale that leans heavily into raw atmosphere and churchyard dread over flashy effects.

  • Channeling 1970s exorcism cinema with a grimy, low-budget authenticity that fans of The Exorcist’s early era will appreciate.
  • Practical effects and makeup lean into old-school body horror, delivering unsettling visuals without relying on CGI cheapness.
  • A slow-burn mood of claustrophobic terror rooted in religious ritual and psychological unraveling, perfect for viewers who prefer tension to jump scares.
  • Not for those expecting polished studio scares—its rough edges make it feel like a lost VHS tape from the era when exorcism horror defined a subgenre.
17 horror films in catalog

Horror DNA

Gore
14
Slow Burn
33
Psychological
29
Supernatural
60
Creature
0
Disturbing
33
Fun Factor
33
Cerebral
0
Survival
33

Content Warnings

Body HorrorDehumanization

Phobia triggers

Religious ImageryFlashing LightsMirrors

TMDB Keywords

exorcismpriest

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