Released in March 2024, Late Night with the Devil is a horror comedy movie that mixes popular horror tropes to create one spine-chilling, visually disturbing film that brings to mind so many other amazing movies of the genre. Late Night with the Devil’s 1970s late night TV setting makes it stand out, but is also reminiscent of so many other found footage horror movies. Its inclusion of a possessed teenager also parallels many classic horror movies that mix young people and demons. All in all, there are countless movies to watch as a companion to Late Night with the Devil.

The best movies to watch after Late Night with the Devil are not just horror movies, but films specifically focused on demonic possession and a unique, filmed setting. Though there are endless horror movies that use the “found footage” trope, Late Night with Devil brings a stable, sound stage quality to this trope, and it isn’t the only movie to do this. Overall, the movies that are the most true to Late Night with the Devil are those that stick firmly to the world they have built, filmed or not, and put a new twist on the classic possession trope.

10 The Conjuring (2013)

Ed and Lorraine Warren complete an exorcism

First and foremost, one of the most popular modern horror movies to include a demonic possession like Late Night with the Devil’s is The Conjuring. Directed by James Wan, this 2013 movie kicked off an entire The Conjuring universe surrounding the real life paranormal investigators, Ed and Lorraine Warren. These films are still being made today with 2023’s The Nun II. However, The Conjuring follows the Warrens as they investigate a haunted farm house in Rhode Island, 1971. If the 1970s ambiance is not reminiscent enough of Late Night with the Devil, this movie also includes ideas about the validity of psychic or paranormal connections, and also, sees a character become possessed by an evil spirit.

The Conjuring

Release Date

July 19, 2013

Studio(s)

Warner Bros. Pictures

Distributor(s)

Warner Bros. Pictures

Writers

Chad Hayes , Carey W. Hayes

Cast

Joey King , Vera Farmiga , Lili Taylor , Patrick Wilson , Ron Livingston

Runtime

112 minutes

Budget

$20 million

9 The Medium (2021)

A documentary is made about a possessed young woman

Late Night with the Devil’s character Lily, a teenage girl possessed by a demon, is not a very new or exciting concept, but the way in which she’s wielded throughout the movie is what makes her seem fresh and interesting. Another horror movie that twists the typical possessed young woman trope is 2021’s The Medium. This Thai-South Korean movie follows a young woman named Nim who works as a medium, and claims to be possessed by the goddess Ba Yan. A camera crew arrives to document her and her work. However, the goddess’ intentions come into question when Nim’s niece begins acting strangely. The Medium is certainly a movie worth looking into, not only because of its similarities to Late Night with the Devil’s Lily, but also because it is an international horror movie that deserves more attention in the U.S. It has been praised as gruesome and heart-stopping.

8 The Sacrifice Game (2023)

A group of teens attempt to summon a demon

There are many ways in which 2023’s The Sacrifice Game parallel Late Night with the Devil. Both movies are steeped in the 1970s and both include characters messing around with demons. However, the greatest tie between them is that they both have twists that will shock audiences to their core. The Sacrifice Game follows two young girls who are staying at their boarding school over winter break and are terrorized by a group of murderers who are intent on summoning a demon. Little do they know that the demon may be closer than they think. The Sacrifice Game is not only a well-made, chaotic story, but its twist is what sets it over the edge, and this is what makes it a perfect companion watch to Late Night with the Devil. Both movies are committed to their worlds, and aren’t afraid to show the best and worst sides of their characters.

7 Host (2020)

A virtual seance gone wrong

When talking about the found footage trope within horror movies, many imagine something like The Blair Witch Project, however this trope has really evolved over the years into something fresher and more creative, as exemplified by Late Night with the Devil and 2020’s Host. The horror film takes place during the COVID-19 pandemic, when a group of friends decide to hold a seance over Zoom. Depicted entirely on a computer screen, audiences watch as the seance takes a horrifying turn. For those who are interested in Late Night with the Devil’s late night talk show setting, and want more horror movies using unique formats such as that, Host is the perfect watch. By remaining on Zoom for the entire movie, it proves that horror movies can come in any number of forms and still be absolutely terrifying.

Host

Director

Rob Savage

Release Date

July 30, 2020

Writers

Rob Savage , Gemma Hurley , Jed Shepherd

Cast

Haley Bishop , Jemma Moore

Runtime

65minutes

Budget

$35,000

6 Creep (2014)

A man agrees to film a stranger for a day

Another horror movie that takes the found footage trope to a new level is 2014’s Creep. The movie follows a protagonist who agrees to a Craigslist ad where he films a man for an entire day. However, as the day progresses, it becomes clear that this man may be more nefarious than the protagonist first thought. What is great about Creep, and what makes it comparable to Late Night with the Devil, is what the camera does and does not reveal. By telling the story through the main character’s camera, audiences get to see strange and uncomfortable things, whereas other parts are hidden. This helps to build the tension to its peak, making the film that much harder to watch.

Creep

Director

Patrick Brice

Release Date

June 23, 2015

Studio(s)

Netflix

Distributor(s)

Netflix

Writers

Mark Duplass , Patrick Brice

Cast

Patrick Brice , Mark Duplass , Katie Aselton

Runtime

77 minutes

Sequel(s)

Creep 2

5 Poltergeist (1982)

A family finds spirits inside their TV

Though Late Night with the Devil has ties to many contemporary movies, there are several classics that it seems to hark back to, or at least, has similarities with. 1982’s Poltergeist is certainly one. This movie follows the Freeling family as they discover that there are ghosts in their TV with whom they can communicate. However, when their five-year-old daughter goes missing, the family must hire some help to remove these spirits from their home. The most obvious connection between Late Night with the Devil and Poltergeist is the presence of powerful spirits and the use of a young girl as their conduit. But then again, there is once again the use of a television to portray the spirits, and while this made Poltergeist unique upon its initial release, it now acts as a great parallel to Late Night with the Devil.

4 The Exorcist (1973)

A little girl is possessed by a demon

Another classic horror movie that Late Night with the Devil is reminiscent of is 1973’s The Exorcist. This movie follows a young girl who, after playing with an Ouija board, becomes possessed. While the connection between Linda Blair’s Regan and Lily from Late Night with the Devil may seem obvious, there is actually a much deeper relationship between these two movies. Though the core ofThe Exorcist is Regan and her possession, the movie’s most important themes are about the exorcist himself and how he feels about treating this condition. There are themes of doubt and misunderstanding about Regan’s possession. This is a huge part of Late Night with the Devil as well. The movie constantly questions what is real, up until the point when it is too late for anyone to be saved. This makes The Exorcist and Late Night with the Devil two sides of the same coin.

The Exorcist

Director

William Friedkin

Release Date

December 26, 1973

Studio(s)

Hoya Productions

Distributor(s)

Warner Bros. Pictures

Writers

William Peter Blatty

Cast

Max Von Sydow , Linda Blair , Lee J. Cobb , Ellen Burstyn , Jason Miller , Kitty Winn , Jack MacGowran

Runtime

122 minutes

prequel(s)

Exorcist: The Beginning , Dominion: Prequel to The Exorcist

Budget

$12 million

3 Hell House LLC (2015)

A documentary crew examines a haunted house tour

Returning to the use of “found footage,” Hell House LLC is a prime example of a horror movie that, like Late Night with the Devil, uses a different format to its benefit. The 2015 movie is filmed like a documentary and tells the story of a hotel that was set up like a haunted house in which fifteen people mysteriously died inside. A group of documentarians enters to reveal the truth about what happened, but they soon find their own horror story inside. What really sticks out about Hell House LLC and Late Night with the Devil is the use of time and legacy. The start of Late Night with the Devil implies that something really treacherous happened in the past, building up audience anticipation and dread. The same occurs in Hell House LLC, and once again, the twist ending gives the movie that final punch it needs to have an amazing finale.

2 Rec (2007)

A TV reporter follows a fire department call gone wrong

To top it off, a movie that is considered one of the best “found footage” horror movies of all time is 2007’s Rec. The Spanish horror film follows a television news reporter who follows a group of firefighters on an emergency call wherein a strange virus is spreading inside an apartment building. At first glance, Rec and Late Night with the Devil seem to have no similarities beyond being considered “found footage” movies. However, this isn’t quite true. Both movies see a group of people continuously taken down by an evil force, and in the end, there is no one left with a happy ending in Late Night with the Devil or Rec. In many ways, this type of finale makes these movies unique, as most horror films end with one survivor. Meanwhile, Rec and Late Night with the Devil go full throttle, showing that sometimes in horror, evil wins.

1 WNUF Halloween Special (2013)

A television host and crew investigate a haunted house

This movie follows a television host who takes himself and a crew of paranormal investigators into what is believed to be a haunted house as a Halloween special for his newscast. Clearly, this premise alone is a perfect parallel to Late Night with the Devil. But the similarities don’t end there. Both WNUF Halloween Special and Late Night with the Devil have main characters who are more interested in the novelty of the paranormal than the truth of it, and furthermore, both movies include commercials and tid bits throughout that make the film feel like a real television special. Despite their commonalities though, WNUF Halloween Special is definitely worth the watch, especially for those who enjoyed Late Night with the Devil.