Diabolic
A desperate search for healing unleashes a cursed witch spirit determined to turn Elise into its vessel.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Moderate
- eerie
- oppressive
- foreboding
- late night horror viewing
- haunted forest atmosphere
What critics said
Critics and users broadly recognize the film’s creepy atmosphere and committed lead performance while finding its story uneven and its revelations limited.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
The plot and reviews foreground latter-day saint beliefs and a cult-linked witch spirit.
Reviews specifically emphasize the isolated foggy forest and haunting tree imagery.
The cursed witch targets Elise as a vessel for evil power.
Elise’s hope for a miracle cure directly initiates the nightmare.
Films like Diabolic, and why
The Exorcist
supernatural possession horror, occult imagery, and escalating atmospheric dread
The Witch
folk horror atmosphere, isolated woodland setting, and an oppressive supernatural presence
The Empty Man
cult abuse, demonic horror, and a protagonist confronting a corrupting spiritual force
Movie Details
- Director
- Daniel J. Phillips
- Release Date
- 2025-11-20
- Runtime
- 95 min
- Rating
- 6.2 / 10 (70)
Cast
- Elizabeth Cullen
- John Harlan Kim
- Mia Challis
- Genevieve Mooy
- Robin Goldsworthy
Where to watch in United States
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Diabolic about?
- A desperate search for healing unleashes a cursed witch spirit determined to turn Elise into its vessel.
- What is Diabolic like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Diabolic as measured, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Diabolic violent?
- Somewhat. Ember rates the violence in Diabolic as moderate.
- What did critics think of Diabolic?
- Critics and users broadly recognize the film’s creepy atmosphere and committed lead performance while finding its story uneven and its revelations limited.
- Which films are like Diabolic?
- Films with a similar feel include The Exorcist, The Witch, and The Empty Man.
- How long is Diabolic?
- Diabolic runs 95 minutes.
- Where can I watch Diabolic?
- In United States, Diabolic is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home.
