Catholic Horror on Television: Haunting Faith.

Sue Matheson

doi:10.1080/01956051.2026.2684120

June 24, 2026Journal of Popular Film and Television

Catholic Horror on Television: Haunting Faith.

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This work explores the increasing appeal of Catholic horror in television and its effects on religious narratives.
Analyzed box office data for Catholic horror films, particularly The Conjuring: Last Rites.
Examined thematic elements of faith depicted in the genre.
Conducted a narrative analysis of audience reception and interpretations.
The Conjuring: Last Rites grossed $499.2 million globally against a $55 million budget.
Increased viewer engagement with themes of faith and the supernatural was observed.
Catholic horror narratives highlight a complex relationship between belief and fear.

Implication

Analysis of Catholic horror's impact on faith portrayal in media, highlighting its growing popularity.

Abstract

Lately, there has been a resurgence in the popularity of Catholic horror with The Conjuring: Last Rites (2025), budgeted at $55 million, earning an astounding $499.2 million at the worldwide box of...

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