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Supernatural Horror movies

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

Lights Out

1. Lights Out

Horror Supernatural Horror
6.3
20161h 21min

Overview

Rebecca must unlock the terror behind her little brother's experiences that once tested her sanity, bringing her face to face with a supernatural spirit attached to their mother.

Themes

Mental health stigma, Imagination vs reality, Family dynamics under strain, Supernatural intrusion in home, Fear of the dark, Caregiver responsibility under stress

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A Dark Song

2. A Dark Song

Horror Fantasy Mystery Supernatural Horror Dark Fantasy
6.2
20161h 40min

Overview

A determined young woman and a damaged occultist risk their lives and souls to perform a dangerous ritual that will grant them what they want.

Themes

Deception and manipulation, Isolation and confinement, Revenge as motivation, Ritual coercion and control, Power dynamics in occultism, Trauma and ritual persistence

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The Wailing

3. The Wailing

Horror Mystery Supernatural Horror Investigation Mystery
7.4
20162h 36min

Overview

A stranger arrives in a little village and soon after a mysterious sickness starts spreading. A policeman is drawn into the incident and is forced to solve the mystery in order to save his daughter.

Themes

Investigation under pressure, Family violence under threat, Isolation in small communities, Folk horror and superstition, Demon as social contagion, Possession and ritual conflict

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The Other Side of the Door

4. The Other Side of the Door

Horror Thriller Supernatural Horror Domestic Thriller
5.3
20161h 36min

Overview

Grieving over the loss of her son, a mother struggles with her feelings for her daughter and her husband. She seeks out a ritual that allows her say goodbye to her dead child, opening the veil between the world of the dead and the living. Her daughter becomes the focus of terror. She must now protect against the evil that was once her beloved son.

Themes

Misdirection and manipulation, Ritual boundary pressure, Protecting the family under threat, Secrecy under ritual influence, Life and afterlife crossing, Grieving parents tensions

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The Witch

5. The Witch

Horror Fantasy Drama Supernatural Horror Psychological Drama
7.0
20161h 32min

Overview

In 1630, a farmer relocates his family to a remote plot of land on the edge of a forest where strange, unsettling things happen. With suspicion and paranoia mounting, each family member's faith, loyalty and love are tested in shocking ways.

Themes

Isolation and paranoia, Survival and sacrifice, Religious fear and doubt, Deception and accusations, Superstition vs rationality, Familial fracture under stress

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Friend Request

6. Friend Request

Horror Thriller Supernatural Horror Computer Threat Thriller
5.2
20161h 32min

Overview

Enjoying college life as a popular student, Laura shares everything with her more than 800 friends on Facebook. But one day, after accepting a friend request from a social outcast named Marina, Laura’s life is cursed...

Themes

Peer isolation, Online reputation pressure, Cyber harassment consequences, Digital torment and violence, Obsessive behavior, Social network obsession

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Baskin

7. Baskin

Horror Thriller Supernatural Horror Mind Game Thriller
5.8
20151h 37min

Overview

A squad of unsuspecting cops go through a trapdoor to Hell when they stumble upon a Black Mass in an abandoned building.

Themes

Intergenerational bonds, Ritual violence, Authority under pressure, Trauma transmission, Group paranoia, Perceived reality vs illusion

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Krampus

8. Krampus

Horror Comedy Fantasy Supernatural Horror Dark Comedy
6.2
20151h 38min

Overview

When his dysfunctional family clashes over the holidays, young Max is disillusioned and turns his back on Christmas. Little does he know, this lack of festive spirit has unleashed the wrath of Krampus: a demonic force of ancient evil intent on punishing non-believers.

Themes

Intergenerational conflict, Survival under siege, Belief vs disbelief, Loss of festive spirit, Folklore threat emerges, Holiday family tension, Responsibility and guilt

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The Hallow

9. The Hallow

Fantasy Horror Supernatural Horror Supernatural Fantasy
5.7
20151h 37min

Overview

Deep within the darkness of secluded forest land in rural Ireland dwells an ancient evil. Feared by the nearby superstitious villagers as cursed creatures who prey upon the lost, their secrets have been kept from civilization and remain on their hallowed ground. But when a conservationist from London moves in with his wife and infant child in order to survey the land for future construction, his actions unwittingly disturb the horde of demonic forces. Alone in a remote wilderness, he must now ensure his family's survival from their relentless attacks.

Themes

Irish folklore clash, Wildlife conservation ethics conflict, Fungus contamination threat, Remote location isolation, Changeling folklore tension, Forest encroachment pressure

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Tales of Halloween

10. Tales of Halloween

Horror Thriller Adventure Comedy Fantasy
5.5
20151h 37min

Overview

Ten stories from horror's top directors. Ghosts, ghouls, monsters, and the devil delight in terrorizing unsuspecting residents of a suburban neighborhood on Halloween night. This creepy anthology combines classic Halloween tales with the stuff of nightmares.

Themes

Unreliable appearances, Spectral haunting, Suburban dread, Candy legend fear, Competition and aggression, Deception and cruelty

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