Religious horror

Religious horror is a subgenre of horror film that incorporates religious themes, beliefs, traditions, symbols, rituals, and imagery into its narratives, often centering on supernatural or metaphysical threats associated with spiritual conflict. While it is sometimes treated as a subset of supernatural horror, the term is generally used for works in which religious doctrine, clergy, or sacred rituals play a central role in the story. Such films commonly depict characters facing supernatural forces and turning to faith or religious practices in response.