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Supernatural Horror movies

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

The House with a Clock in Its Walls

1. The House with a Clock in Its Walls

Comedy Fantasy Family Horror Mystery
6.1
20181h 45min

Overview

When ten-year-old Lewis is suddenly orphaned, he is sent to live with his Uncle Jonathan in a creaky (and creepy) old mansion with a mysterious ticking noise that emanates from the walls. Upon discovering that his uncle is a warlock, Lewis begins learning magic, but when he rebelliously resurrects an evil warlock he must find the secret of the house and save the world from destruction.

Themes

Loss and resilience, Power and responsibility, Deception and impersonation, Secrets within walls, Family rebuilding after loss, Magic as mentorship

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The Nun

2. The Nun

Horror Supernatural Horror
5.4
20181h 36min

Overview

A priest with a dark past and a novice nearing her final vows are sent by the Vatican to Romania to investigate a nun's death and face a demonic force.

Themes

"movie: the nun. genres: horror, Horror main themes: rome, Italy, Nun, Supernatural, Rome, Italy, Nun, Supernatural full keywords list: rome, Italy, Nun, Supernatural, Exorcism, Halloween, Father, Priest, Spirit, Demon, Spin off, Evil nun, Demonic possession, Romania, Murder mystery, Ancient evil, The conjuring universe. concept analysis: the film explores the battle between faith and evil, Highlighting the sacrifices made to confront dark forces. it also delves into the consequences of unresolved trauma and the haunting nature of past sins."

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Down a Dark Hall

3. Down a Dark Hall

Horror Mystery Thriller Fantasy Drama
5.0
20181h 36min

Overview

Kit, a troubled girl, is sent to the exclusive Blackwood boarding school, where she discovers that only four other female students have been admitted to learn the four pillars of knowledge under the ominous wing of the mysterious headmistress Madame Duret.

Themes

"movie: down a dark hall. genres: horror, Mystery, Thriller, Fantasy, Drama, Horror, Mystery, Thriller, Fantasy, Drama main themes: boarding school, Music teacher, Haunted house, Boarding school, Music teacher, Haunted house full keywords list: boarding school, Music teacher, Haunted house, Private school, Possessed, Math teacher, Schoolgirl, Teacher student relationship, Troubled teen, Isolated house, Art teacher, Locked room mystery, Literature teacher. concept analysis: the film explores the dangers of artistic obsession and the ethical implications of using individuals as vessels for creative legacy. it delves into themes of sacrifice, Identity, And the consequences of channeling the spirits of the past at the cost of the present."

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The Witch in the Window

4. The Witch in the Window

Horror Drama Supernatural Horror
5.8
20181h 16min

Overview

When Simon brings his twelve year-old son, Finn, to rural Vermont to help flip an old farmhouse, they encounter the malicious spirit of Lydia, a previous owner. And now with every repair they make – she's getting stronger.

Themes

"movie: the witch in the window. genres: horror, Drama, Horror, Drama main themes: haunted house, Vermont, Doppelgänger, Haunted house, Vermont, Doppelgänger full keywords list: haunted house, Vermont, Doppelgänger, Father son relationship, Secluded house, Redecorate. concept analysis: the film explores the impact of unresolved grief and the haunting nature of the past on familial relationships. it serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of neglecting emotional connections in the face of personal ambitions."

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Nightmare Cinema

5. Nightmare Cinema

Horror Supernatural Horror
5.5
20181h 59min

Overview

A series of down-on-their-luck individuals enter the decrepit and spine-chilling Rialto theater, only to have their deepest and darkest fears brought to life on the silver screen by The Projectionist – a mysterious, ghostly figure who holds the nightmarish futures of all who attend his screenings.

Themes

"movie: nightmare cinema. genres: horror, Horror main themes: possession, Gore, Plastic surgery, Possession, Gore, Plastic surgery full keywords list: possession, Gore, Plastic surgery, Anthology, Murder, Hospital, Horror anthology. concept analysis: the film explores the nature of fear and the human psyche, Revealing how unresolved trauma can manifest in terrifying ways. it serves as a commentary on the importance of confronting one's inner demons rather than allowing them to fester in the shadows."

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Overview

Lizzy is a tough, resourceful frontierswoman settling a remote stretch of land on the 19th-century American frontier. Isolated from civilization in a desolate wilderness where the wind never stops howling, she begins to sense a sinister presence that seems to be borne of the land itself, and when a newlywed couple arrive at a nearby homestead, their presence amplifies Lizzy's fears, setting into motion a shocking chain of events.

Themes

"movie: the wind. genres: horror, Mystery, Western, Horror, Mystery, Western main themes: based on novel or book, Isolation, Pregnancy, Based on novel or book, Isolation, Pregnancy full keywords list: based on novel or book, Isolation, Pregnancy, Paranoia, Supernatural, Frontier, Remake, Madness, Reverend, Still birth, 19th century, Plains, Prairie madness. concept analysis: the film explores the psychological impacts of isolation and the descent into madness that can occur when fear and jealousy take hold. it serves as a commentary on the human psyche's vulnerability in the face of overwhelming loneliness and supernatural dread."

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Terrified

7. Terrified

Horror Supernatural Horror
6.5
20181h 28min

Overview

Police commissioner Funes and three researchers of supernatural phenomena investigate inexplicable events that are occurring in the suburbs of Buenos Aires.

Themes

Paranormal investigation, Suburban haunting, Waterborne entities, Cross dimensional influence, Grief in suburbia, Collective fear

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Truth or Dare

8. Truth or Dare

Thriller Horror Supernatural Horror Mindfuck Thriller
5.2
20181h 41min

Overview

A harmless game of "Truth or Dare" among friends turns deadly when someone—or something—begins to punish those who tell a lie—or refuse the dare.

Themes

"movie: truth or dare. genres: thriller, Horror, Thriller, Horror main themes: mexico, Sacrifice, College, Mexico, Sacrifice, College full keywords list: mexico, Sacrifice, College, Hallucination, Rejection, Betrayal, Demon, Game, Group of friends, Spring break, Doppelgänger, Truth or dare, Vulnerability, Magic ritual. concept analysis: the film explores the consequences of secrets and the moral dilemmas faced when truth and loyalty collide. it serves as a commentary on the dangers of peer pressure and the lengths individuals will go to protect their friendships, Even when faced with supernatural threats."

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Ghost Stories

9. Ghost Stories

Horror Drama Supernatural Horror Psychological Drama
6.4
20181h 38min

Overview

Professor Philip Goodman devotes his life to exposing phony psychics and fraudulent supernatural shenanigans. His skepticism soon gets put to the test when he receives news of three chilling and inexplicable cases -- disturbing visions in an abandoned asylum, a car accident deep in the woods and the spirit of an unborn child. Even scarier -- each of the macabre stories seems to have a sinister connection to the professor's own life.

Themes

Grief and guilt, Skepticism vs belief, Unreliable perception, Hauntings in ordinary spaces, Abandonment and care, Obsession and paranoia

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Insidious: The Last Key

10. Insidious: The Last Key

Horror Thriller Supernatural Horror Investigation Suspense
5.7
20181h 43min

Overview

Parapsychologist Elise Rainier and her team travel to Five Keys, NM, to investigate a man’s claim of a haunting. Terror soon strikes when Rainier realizes that the house he lives in was her family’s old home.

Themes

Power and control, Abuse and resilience, Family bonds under stress, Fear as catalyst, Secrecy and harm, Professional pressure

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