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Supernatural Horror movies

Curses, demons, possession, rituals, and forces beyond science—unequal power and eerie rules drive the dread.

La Llorona

1. La Llorona

Thriller Horror Drama Supernatural Horror Political Thriller
6.6
20191h 37min

Overview

Accused of the genocide of Mayan people, retired general Enrique is trapped in his mansion by massive protests. Abandoned by his staff, the indignant old man and his family must face the devastating truth of his actions and the growing sense that a wrathful supernatural force is targeting them for his crimes.

Themes

Power dynamics, Genocide accountability, Protest pressure, Indigenous presence, Ritualized violence, Household confinement

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Annabelle Comes Home

2. Annabelle Comes Home

Horror Supernatural Horror
5.9
20191h 46min

Overview

Determined to keep Annabelle from wreaking more havoc, demonologists Ed and Lorraine Warren bring the possessed doll to the locked artifacts room in their home, placing her “safely” behind sacred glass and enlisting a priest’s holy blessing. But an unholy night of horror awaits as Annabelle awakens the evil spirits in the room, who all set their sights on a new target—the Warrens' ten-year-old daughter, Judy, and her friends.

Themes

"movie: annabelle comes home. genres: horror, Horror main themes: supernatural, Halloween, Babysitter, Supernatural, Halloween, Babysitter full keywords list: supernatural, Halloween, Babysitter, Priest, Doll, Creepy doll, Jump scare, Possessed doll, Supernatural power, The conjuring universe. concept analysis: the film explores how grief, Guilt, And secrecy can create openings—psychological and literal—that allow destructive forces to take hold. it suggests that protection requires both ritual containment and human compassion: confronting trauma openly is the path to restoring safety and agency."

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The Curse of La Llorona

3. The Curse of La Llorona

Horror Supernatural Horror
5.3
20191h 33min

Overview

In 1970s Los Angeles, the legendary ghost La Llorona is stalking the night -- and the children. Ignoring the eerie warning of a troubled mother, a social worker and her own kids are drawn into a frightening supernatural realm. Their only hope of surviving La Llorona's deadly wrath is a disillusioned priest who practices mysticism to keep evil at bay.

Themes

"movie: the curse of la llorona. genres: horror, Horror main themes: mexico, Sibling relationship, 1970s, Mexico, Sibling relationship, 1970s full keywords list: mexico, Sibling relationship, 1970s, Religion and supernatural, Supernatural, Grieving widower, Priest, Los angeles, California, Single mother, Dead children, Folklore, Supernatural horror, Mexican folklore, Children in danger, Horror, Brother and sister, Child protective services. concept analysis: the film explores the themes of maternal sacrifice and the haunting consequences of grief. it delves into the struggle between protecting loved ones and confronting the darkness that seeks to destroy them."

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Hellboy

4. Hellboy

Fantasy Horror Action Adventure Dark Fantasy
5.3
20192h 1min

Overview

Hellboy comes to England, where he must defeat Nimue, Merlin's consort and the Blood Queen. But their battle will bring about the end of the world, a fate he desperately tries to turn away.

Themes

"movie: hellboy. genres: fantasy, Horror, Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Horror, Action, Adventure main themes: london, England, Countryside, Secret society, London, England, Countryside, Secret society full keywords list: london, England, Countryside, Secret society, Based on comic, Reboot, Aftercreditsstinger, Duringcreditsstinger, Aggressive, Tijuana, Mexico, Nazi occultism, Father son relationship, Lucha libre, Baba yaga, Ailuranthropy, Arthurian mythology. concept analysis: the film explores the struggle between destiny and free will, Particularly in the context of one's heritage and identity. it delves into themes of acceptance and the internal battle against one's darker nature while highlighting the importance of personal choice in defining one's path."

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Pet Sematary

5. Pet Sematary

Horror Supernatural Horror
5.7
20191h 40min

Overview

Dr. Louis Creed and his wife, Rachel, move from Boston to Ludlow, in rural Maine, with their two young children. Hidden in the woods near the new family home, Ellie, their eldest daughter, discovers a mysterious cemetery where the pets of community members are buried.

Themes

Grief and denial, Memory and haunting, Boundaries of life and death, Family strain under trauma, Fear of loss and responsibility, Ethical harm of revival

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The Prodigy

6. The Prodigy

Horror Thriller Supernatural Horror Mind Game Thriller
5.9
20191h 32min

Overview

A mother concerned about her young son's disturbing behavior thinks something supernatural may be affecting him.

Themes

"movie: the prodigy. genres: horror, Thriller, Horror, Thriller main themes: pennsylvania, Usa, Supernatural, Halloween, Pennsylvania, Usa, Supernatural, Halloween full keywords list: pennsylvania, Usa, Supernatural, Halloween, Reincarnation, Based on true story, Basement, Serial killer, Doctor, Car accident, Parent, Metronome, Soul transference, Maggots, Skeleton costume, Regression therapy. concept analysis: the film explores the themes of possession and the legacy of violence, Questioning the boundaries between good and evil within familial bonds. it delves into the psychological impact of trauma and the haunting presence of the past that can shape one's identity."

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Polaroid

7. Polaroid

Horror Mystery Thriller Supernatural Horror Whodunit
5.2
20191h 28min

Overview

High school loner Bird Fitcher has no idea what dark secrets are tied to the mysterious Polaroid vintage camera she stumbles upon, but it doesn't take long to discover that those who have their picture taken meet a tragic end. Bird and her friends must survive one more night as they race to solve the mystery of the haunted Polaroid before it kills them all.

Themes

"movie: polaroid. genres: horror, Mystery, Thriller, Horror, Mystery, Thriller main themes: high school, 1970s, Camera, High school, 1970s, Camera full keywords list: high school, 1970s, Camera, Undead, Antique, Polaroid, Polaroid camera, Haunted. concept analysis: the film explores the consequences of trauma and the haunting nature of guilt, As characters confront their past actions and the ripple effects they have on others. it serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of unresolved grief and the cycle of violence that can ensue from it."

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Bird Box

8. Bird Box

Horror Thriller Drama Supernatural Horror Survival Thriller
6.6
20182h 4min

Overview

Five years after an ominous unseen presence drives most of society to suicide, a survivor and her two children make a desperate bid to reach safety.

Themes

Trust under pressure, Group cohesion under stress, Survival under unseen threat, Blindfolded vulnerability, Coercion under threat, Hope amid catastrophe

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The Possession of Hannah Grace

9. The Possession of Hannah Grace

Horror Drama Supernatural Horror
5.2
20181h 26min

Overview

When a cop who is just out of rehab takes the graveyard shift in a city hospital morgue, she faces a series of bizarre, violent events caused by an evil entity in one of the corpses.

Themes

"movie: the possession of hannah grace. genres: horror, Drama, Horror, Drama main themes: rehabilitation, Morgue, Cop, Rehabilitation, Morgue, Cop full keywords list: rehabilitation, Morgue, Cop, Drug rehabilitation, Hospital, Corpse, Police officer, Entity, Graveyard shift. concept analysis: the film explores the themes of inner demons and the struggle for redemption, Illustrating how unresolved trauma can manifest into external horrors. it also delves into the fragility of mental health, Suggesting that vulnerability can leave individuals susceptible to greater evils."

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Goosebumps 2: Haunted Halloween

10. Goosebumps 2: Haunted Halloween

Comedy Fantasy Horror Family Supernatural Horror
5.6
20181h 30min

Overview

Be careful what you wish for. With their after school junk business, best friends Sonny and Sam hope to find treasure in other people’s trash. But when cleaning out the old Stine house, they open a locked book that frees a supernatural nightmare – Slappy! Now, with the help of Sonny’s sister Sarah, they’re in a race against time to get the sinister dummy and all the creatures he’s brought to life back into the pages before he unleashes total pandemonium!

Themes

"movie: goosebumps 2: haunted halloween. genres: comedy, Fantasy, Horror, Family, Comedy, Fantasy, Horror, Family main themes: halloween, Sequel, Based on children's book, Halloween, Sequel, Based on children's book full keywords list: halloween, Sequel, Based on children's book, Glasses, Horror for children, Ventriloquist's dummy. concept analysis: the film explores the themes of friendship and courage in the face of adversity, Emphasizing the importance of teamwork and family bonds. it also reflects on the consequences of curiosity and the power of storytelling, As characters navigate the challenges posed by their own creations."

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