Boorman and the Devil vs Surrounded by Spirits
Boorman and the Devil has the higher audience score (8.5/10 against 2/10 for Surrounded by Spirits). Surrounded by Spirits is the shorter watch at 1h 35m compared with 1h 52m. Surrounded by Spirits is the older of the two (2024 against 2026). Both are documentary, horror movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Boorman and the Devil
Surrounded by Spirits| Boorman and the Devil | Surrounded by Spirits | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 8.5/10 | ★ 2.0/10 |
| Year | 2026 | 2024 |
| Length | 1h 52m | 1h 35m |
| Genres | Documentary, Horror | Documentary, Horror |
| Country | United States of America | – |
| Director | David Kittredge | Chris Ruppert, Tyler Transue |
| Main cast | John Boorman, Louise Fletcher, Karyn Kusama, Mike Flanagan, Joe Dante | Beckie-Ann Galentine, Amanda D. Paulson, Jules Nolan, Seth Browder, Dominic Lagamba |
Synopsis
Boorman and the Devil
Featuring commentary from surviving participants, as well as other filmmakers and critics, this documentary chronicles the career of director John Boorman and the tumultuous production of his film Exorcist II: The Heretic, exploring its critical and commercial failure, how it changed the industry, and the importance of risk-taking in art.
Surrounded by Spirits
Six expert paranormal investigators converge on a haunted town, unraveling its dark history and confronting the restless spirits that dwell within.
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