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1. The Witcher (2019– )

TV-MA | 60 min | Action, Adventure, Drama

Geralt of Rivia, a solitary monster hunter, struggles to find his place in a world where people often prove more wicked than beasts.

Stars: Freya Allan, Henry Cavill, Anya Chalotra, Eamon Farren

Votes: 572,000

2. The Little Mermaid (I) (2023)

PG | 135 min | Adventure, Family, Fantasy

A young mermaid makes a deal with a sea witch to trade her beautiful voice for human legs so she can discover the world above water and impress a prince.

Director: Rob Marshall | Stars: Halle Bailey, Jonah Hauer-King, Melissa McCarthy, Javier Bardem

Votes: 156,747 | Gross: $298.17M

3. The Devil's Advocate (1997)

R | 144 min | Drama, Fantasy, Mystery

An exceptionally-adept Florida lawyer is offered a job at a high-end New York City law firm with a high-end boss--the biggest opportunity of his career to date.

Director: Taylor Hackford | Stars: Keanu Reeves, Al Pacino, Charlize Theron, Jeffrey Jones

Votes: 403,117 | Gross: $60.98M

4. The Little Mermaid (1989)

G | 83 min | Animation, Adventure, Family

A mermaid princess makes a Faustian bargain in an attempt to become human and win a prince's love.

Directors: Ron Clements, John Musker | Stars: Jodi Benson, Samuel E. Wright, Rene Auberjonois, Christopher Daniel Barnes

Votes: 291,629 | Gross: $111.54M

5. Angel Heart (1987)

X | 113 min | Horror, Mystery, Thriller

A private investigator is hired by a man who calls himself Louis Cyphre to track down a singer named Johnny Favorite. But the investigation takes an unexpected and somber turn.

Director: Alan Parker | Stars: Mickey Rourke, Robert De Niro, Lisa Bonet, Charlotte Rampling

Votes: 96,065 | Gross: $17.19M

6. Most Dangerous Game (2020–2023)

TV-MA | 7 min | Short, Action, Thriller

Desperate to take care of his pregnant wife before a terminal illness can take his life, Dodge Tynes accepts an offer to participate in a deadly game where he soon discovers that he's not the hunter - but the prey.

Stars: Christoph Waltz, Aaron Poole, Liam Hemsworth, Sarah Gadon

Votes: 14,415

7. Nocturne (II) (2020)

Not Rated | 90 min | Drama, Horror, Music

An incredibly gifted pianist makes a Faustian bargain to overtake her older sister at a prestigious institution for classical musicians.

Director: Zu Quirke | Stars: Sydney Sweeney, Madison Iseman, Jacques Colimon, Ivan Shaw

Votes: 12,219

8. The Keep (1983)

R | 96 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror

Nazis are forced to turn to a Jewish historian for help in battling the ancient demon they have inadvertently freed from its prison.

Director: Michael Mann | Stars: Scott Glenn, Ian McKellen, Alberta Watson, Jürgen Prochnow

Votes: 14,355 | Gross: $3.76M

9. Dracula's Daughter (1936)

Unrated | 71 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror

When Countess Marya Zaleska appears in London, mysterious events occur that lead Dr. Von Helsing to believe that the Countess must be a vampire.

Director: Lambert Hillyer | Stars: Otto Kruger, Gloria Holden, Marguerite Churchill, Edward Van Sloan

Votes: 8,040

10. Puella Magi Madoka Magica (2011)

TV-14 | 24 min | Animation, Action, Adventure

A creature named Kyubey offers Madoka and Sayaka a wish if they agree to become 'magical girls' and fight abstract beings called 'witches'. However, a magical girl named Homura is, for uncertain reasons, determined to stop this agreement.

Stars: Aoi Yûki, Chiwa Saitô, Emiri Kato, Cristina Valenzuela

Votes: 11,389

11. The Picture of Dorian Gray (1945)

Not Rated | 110 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror

A corrupt young man somehow keeps his youthful beauty, but a special painting gradually reveals his inner ugliness to all.

Director: Albert Lewin | Stars: George Sanders, Hurd Hatfield, Donna Reed, Angela Lansbury

Votes: 14,479

12. Candy Cane Lane (I) (2023)

PG | 117 min | Comedy, Family, Fantasy

A man is determined to win the neighborhood's annual Christmas decorating contest. He makes a pact with an elf to help him win--and the elf casts a spell that brings the 12 days of Christmas to life, which brings unexpected chaos to town.

Director: Reginald Hudlin | Stars: Eddie Murphy, Tracee Ellis Ross, Jillian Bell, Genneya Walton

Votes: 20,167

13. Brain Damage (1988)

R | 84 min | Comedy, Horror

One morning, a young man wakes to find that a small, disgusting creature has attached itself to the base of his brain stem. The creature gives him a euphoric state of happiness but demands human victims in return.

Director: Frank Henenlotter | Stars: Rick Hearst, Gordon MacDonald, Jennifer Lowry, Theo Barnes

Votes: 13,227

14. The Undead (1957)

Unrated | 71 min | Fantasy, Horror

A beautiful woman is sent back in time via hypnosis to the Middle Ages where she finds she is suspected of being a witch, and subject to being executed.

Director: Roger Corman | Stars: Pamela Duncan, Richard Garland, Allison Hayes, Val Dufour

Votes: 2,601

15. The Man Who Sold His Skin (2020)

104 min | Drama

His own body turned into a living work of art and promptly exhibited in a museum, Sam, a Syrian refugee, will soon realize to have sold away more than just his skin.

Director: Kaouther Ben Hania | Stars: Yahya Mahayni, Dea Liane, Koen De Bouw, Darina Al Joundi

Votes: 7,141

16. Losing Alice (2020)

TV-MA | 381 min | Drama, Romance, Thriller

Fascination spirals into Faustian bargain after an ambitious female film director meets-and obsesses over-a younger femme-fatale screenwriter.

Stars: Ayelet Zurer, Lihi Kornowski, Gal Toren, Yossi Marshek

Votes: 2,263

17. The Day After Trinity (1981)

Not Rated | 88 min | Documentary, Biography

Scientists and witnesses involved in the creation and testing of the first ever atomic bomb reflect on the Manhattan project and its fascinating leader, J. Robert Oppenheimer, who upon ... See full summary »

Director: Jon Else | Stars: Hans Bethe, Holm Bursom, Haakon Chevalier, Stirling Colgate

Votes: 1,240

18. Letters to Satan Claus (2020 TV Movie)

TV-14 | 87 min | Comedy, Horror

Holly returns to her hometown to make a Christmas special before her promotion to a television anchorwoman, but first she must face Satan Claus and horrible childhood memories of him.

Director: Emma Jean Sutherland | Stars: Karen Knox, Jessica Clement, Joseph Cannata, Alex Harrouch

Votes: 522

19. The Student of Prague (1926)

110 min | Drama, Horror

For Balduin, going out to beer parties with his fellow students and fighting out disputes at the tip of the sword have lost their charms. He wants to find love; but how would he, a ... See full summary »

Director: Henrik Galeen | Stars: Conrad Veidt, Elizza La Porta, Fritz Alberti, Ágnes Eszterházy

Votes: 774

20. Revue Starlight the Movie (2021)

120 min | Animation, Action, Drama

Starlight - This is a story of a far off star, a long time ago, and in the distant future. Two young girls, captivated by the glamour of the performance, exchange promises: "We'll become stars." "I'll wait for you on stage."

Director: Tomohiro Furukawa | Stars: Momoyo Koyama, Suzuko Mimori, Haruki Iwata, Aina Aiba

Votes: 199

21. Hellbent (1988)

88 min | Action, Comedy, Drama

A decadent musician and a vengeance-bent housewife are drawn into a web of chaos and violence in this zany tale of good and evil, crime and punishment, rhythm and blues.

Director: Richard Casey | Stars: Phil Ward, Lyn Levand, David Marciano, Cheryl Slean

Votes: 256

22. Maciste in Hell (1925)

95 min | Action, Drama, Fantasy

The devil takes Maciste down to hell in an attempt to corrupt and ruin his morality.

Director: Guido Brignone | Stars: Bartolomeo Pagano, Umberto Guarracino, Mario Saio, Franz Sala

Votes: 630

23. Marguerite de la nuit (1955)

125 min | Drama, Fantasy, Romance

Based on novel by Pierre Dumarchais. The story of the aging pedant who sells his soul to Satan in exchange for youth and knowledge.

Director: Claude Autant-Lara | Stars: Michèle Morgan, Yves Montand, Jean Debucourt, Jacques Clancy

Votes: 256

24. Mister Corbett's Ghost (1987 TV Movie)

60 min | Fantasy, Drama

Mr Corbett is a cruel employer to Ben Partridge. One night on New Years Eve Ben is sent out to deliver some medicine. Along the way he wishes his master was dead, little knowing that the man he is delivering to is the Collector of Souls.

Director: Danny Huston | Stars: Paul Scofield, John Huston, Mark Farmer, Burgess Meredith

Votes: 87

25. Virgins for Satan (2022)

Short, Comedy

Mac is a horny Christian girl on a mission to lose her virginity. After getting rejected by her sexy church crush, Satan offers her the guy of her dreams - but when dealing with the devil, there's always a catch.

Director: Ashlynn Judy | Stars: Christine Hughes, Peter Larney, Goran Ivanov, Anthony Carro

26. Everything's Eventual (2009)

78 min | Crime, Drama, Horror

A young man, who has a unique psychic talent, is recruited by a mysterious company. In return, he is given everything he wants, a house, a car, everything. His situation seems ideal, everything's eventual. Or is it?

Director: J.P. Scott | Stars: Michael Flores, Joe Jones, Cavin Gray, Shane Dean

Votes: 91

27. The Devil and Sam Silverstein (1976)

PG | 73 min | Comedy

The Devil, played as a parody of the Marlon Brando role in The Godfather, sets his sights on Sam Silverstein, a sexually frustrated sixty-five-year-old Jewish husband in crisis, whom he ... See full summary »

Director: Russell Streiner | Stars: Allan Pinsker, Robert Trow, Owen Hollander, Alan Abel

28. War Stories: The Arrangement (2015 Video)

Not Rated | 7 min | Short, Horror

In desperation, Sheri turns to a demonic pact to overcome a great tragedy. She winds up getting far more than she bargained for.

Director: Travis Legge | Stars: Malcom Banks, Jenna Mikos

29. A Brief History of the Devil (2021)

5 min | Documentary, Animation, Short

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Directors: Reza Riahi, Mehdi Shiri | Star: Jack Cutmore-Scott

30. La cavale blanche (2013)

117 min | Drama

A poetic inquiry following the paths of Stephan and Henri, two men who died in their forties a few years ago, one in Brussels and one in Brest.

Directors: Guy Bordin, Renaud De Putter | Stars: Isabelle Bats, Rachid Benbouchta, Giulio Bucci, Christian Crahay

31. Being Faust: Enter Mephisto (2014 Video Game)

Fantasy, Mystery

Players physically gather at a specific location at a specific time and meets Mephisto and offers them a contract to forfeit their soul in exchange for values and ideals at his MEPHISTO&co.... See full summary »

32. The Danny Thomas Show (1953–1965)
Episode: That Ol' Devil Jack Benny (1960)

TV-Y7 | 30 min | Comedy, Family

Danny is up for a big network show, but the network decides to give it to Jack Benny. When Jack shows up at Danny's place to say no hard feelings, Danny loses it. Why you? All you do is say... See full summary »

Director: Sheldon Leonard | Stars: Danny Thomas, Marjorie Lord, Rusty Hamer, Angela Cartwright

Votes: 38

33. The Muppet Show (1976–1981)
Episode: Alice Cooper (1978)

TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family, Musical

When not performing, Alice Cooper is doing some devilry backstage looking for souls to purchase.

Director: Peter Harris | Stars: Alice Cooper, Frank Oz, Jerry Nelson, Richard Hunt

Votes: 258

34. The Midnight Club (2022)
Episode: The Two Danas (2022)

TV-MA | 54 min | Drama, Horror, Mystery

Anya brings bitterness to a tense group therapy session, and Ilonka meets a healer on the grounds. A deep cut sends a shaken Spencer to the infirmary.

Director: Mike Flanagan | Stars: Iman Benson, Igby Rigney, Ruth Codd, Annarah Cymone

Votes: 1,384

35. Just Beyond (2021)
Episode: Unfiltered (2021)

TV-PG | 27 min | Comedy, Drama, Fantasy

A gifted student transforms her appearance with a magic beauty app - but it comes with consequences.

Director: Patricia Cardoso | Stars: Izabela Vidovic, Christine Ko, Jordan Sherley, Miia Harris

Votes: 197

36. Manifest (2018–2023)
Episode: Go-Around (2022)

TV-14 | 46 min | Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi

A shared vision brings Michaela and Kyle together for a heartbreaking reason. Meanwhile, Eagan offers Ben valuable information - but at a price.

Director: SJ Main Muñoz | Stars: Melissa Roxburgh, Josh Dallas, J.R. Ramirez, Luna Blaise

Votes: 796

37. The UnXplained (2019– )
Episode: Satanic Encounters (2021)

TV-14 | 42 min | Documentary

For thousands of years, people have believed in the existence of Satan. the embodiment of evil. Some believe he has the power to possess souls and create mayhem amongst humanity. But is ... See full summary »

Stars: William Shatner, Joseph Laycock, Ariel Bar Tzadok, Robert R. Cargill

Votes: 64

38. The Fall of the House of Usher (2023)
Episode: The Raven (2023)

TV-MA | 76 min | Drama, Horror, Mystery

In 1980, Roderick and Madeline seize a chance to cement their fortune--for a price. Decades later, the remaining Ushers reckon with the consequences.

Director: Michael Fimognari | Stars: Carla Gugino, Bruce Greenwood, Mary McDonnell, Henry Thomas

Votes: 4,637

39. Servant (2019–2023)
Episode: Myth (2023)

TV-MA | 27 min | Drama, Horror, Mystery

Dorothy discovers a connection with Leanne. Uncle George shares knowledge with the Turners.

Director: Ishana Shyamalan | Stars: Lauren Ambrose, Toby Kebbell, Nell Tiger Free, Rupert Grint

Votes: 667

40. Servant (2019–2023)
Episode: Tunnels (2023)

TV-MA | 26 min | Drama, Horror, Mystery

Sean and Julian make a decision about Leanne.

Director: Nimród Antal | Stars: Lauren Ambrose, Toby Kebbell, Nell Tiger Free, Rupert Grint

Votes: 723

41. Coffee with Scott Adams (2018– )
The Summer Trump HOAX Revealed, Figuring Out Who "They" Are, Lots More (2023 Podcast Episode)

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Stars: Scott Adams, Benjamin Dichter

42. Banished (2015)
Episode: Episode #1.4 (2015)

TV-MA | 53 min | Drama, History

Mary Johnson shares her past sorrow with the insightful convict Anne Meredith as the camp waits for news of Freeman.

Director: Jeffrey Walker | Stars: Orla Brady, Ewen Bremner, Neil Broome, MyAnna Buring

Votes: 101