Rank 6: Pazuzu
Pazuzu is the demon that possesses the young girl Regan in “The Exorcist”. He is based on a real myth from our world and originates from Mesopotamian folklore. In the film, he takes control of Regan and makes her endure horrifying things.
The images we see on the screen burn forever into our memory. Regan’s head turns 360 degrees, her body is violently thrown about – soon there is nothing left of the child’s innocence, only the demon seems to be present in the room. What is eerie and dangerous about the monster is that he can choose any of us as a host. Once possessed by Pazuzu, even an exorcism won’t help. As shown in the film, the demon must first find a new target before it leaves Regan.
