Avenging angels, deplorable demons, grim gods, world religion is rife with horror. Subjected to floods, famines, and fires, humanity has spent thousands of years coming up with divine explanations for the natural terrors of the earth. While most modern-day people don’t live in constant terror of thunderbolts hurled from heaven, religious horror remains an effective vehicle for exploring lingering shame, desire for absolution, and the search for meaning in a chaotic world. Prepare to beg for mercy, because these are the 10 best religious horror movies of all time.
