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Supernatural Horror movies

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

171. Final Destination 5

Final Destination 5
Horror Mystery Supernatural Horror Whodunit
5.9
20111h 31minUnited States
Director: Steven Quale

Overview

Death is just as omnipresent as ever, and is unleashed after one man’s premonition saves a group of coworkers from a terrifying suspension bridge collapse. But this group of unsuspecting souls was never supposed to survive, and, in a terrifying race against time, the ill-fated group frantically tries to discover a way to escape Death’s sinister agenda.

Themes

Deception as survival tactic, Death as omnipresent threat, Wrinkles in reality, Lifespan extraction motive, Collective fate negotiation, Premonition as fate

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172. Insidious

Insidious
Horror Thriller Supernatural Horror Mindfuck Thriller
6.8
20111h 42minCanada, United States
Director: James Wan

Overview

A family discovers that dark spirits have invaded their home after their son inexplicably falls into an endless sleep. When they reach out to a professional for help, they learn things are a lot more personal than they thought.

Themes

Family resilience under threat, Paranormal investigation ambiguity, Astral travel peril, Haunted home pressure, Possession risk and suspicion, Distrust of experts

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Apple TV
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173. Husk

Husk
Horror Thriller Supernatural Horror Survival Thriller
5.1
20111h 23minUnited States
Director: Brett Simmons

Overview

A group of friends stranded near a desolate cornfield find shelter in an old farmhouse, though they soon discover the dwelling is the center of a supernatural ritual.

Themes

Possession and agency, Ritualized violence, Group fear dynamics, Decay and abandonment, Desolation and survival, Hallucination under pressure

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174. Devil

Devil
Horror Mystery Thriller Supernatural Horror Locked-Room Mystery
6.3
20101h 20minUnited States
Director: John Erick Dowdle

Overview

A group of people are trapped in an elevator high above Philadelphia, and one of them is the devil.

Themes

Deception under pressure, Supernatural interference, Mistrust and accusation, Suspicion among strangers, Confinement under threat, Paranoia in confinement

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Apple TV
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175. 1408

1408
Horror Mystery Supernatural Horror Locked-Room Mystery
6.8
20071h 44minUnited States
Director: Mikael Håfström

Overview

A man who specializes in debunking paranormal occurrences checks into the fabled room 1408 in the Dolphin Hotel. Soon after settling in, he confronts genuine terror.

Themes

Memory and trauma, Isolation and confinement, Memory as catalyst, Skepticism vs belief, Reality vs perception, Haunted space as trial

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Apple TV
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176. Silent Hill

Silent Hill
Horror Mystery Supernatural Horror Mystic Mystery
6.5
20062h 5minCanada, France
Director: Christophe Gans

Overview

Rose, a desperate mother takes her adopted daughter, Sharon, to the town of Silent Hill in an attempt to cure her of her ailment. After a violent car crash, Sharon disappears and Rose begins a desperate search to get her back. She descends into the center of the twisted reality of a town's terrible secret. Pursued by grotesquely deformed creatures and townspeople stuck in permanent purgatory, Rose begins to uncover the truth behind the apocalyptic disaster that burned the town 30 years earlier.

Themes

Trauma and resilience, Religious fanaticism and purification, Limbo between dimensions, Abuse and victimization, Persecution and scapegoating, Maternal protection under siege

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Apple TV
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177. Reincarnation

Reincarnation
Horror Mystery Supernatural Horror Mindbender Mystery
6.1
20051h 36minJapan
Director: Takashi Shimizu

Overview

A Japanese actress begins having strange visions and experiences after landing a role in a horror film about a real-life murder spree that took place over forty years ago.

Themes

Body as vessel, Past life visions, Film within film, Haunting by victims, Trauma and possession, Spectral intrusion in cinema

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Google Play Movies
YouTube
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178. The Exorcism of Emily Rose

The Exorcism of Emily Rose
Crime Drama Horror Thriller Legal Drama
6.7
20052h 2minUnited States
Director: Scott Derrickson

Overview

When a younger girl called Emily Rose dies, everyone puts blame on the exorcism which was performed on her by Father Moore prior to her death. The priest is arrested on suspicion of murder. The trial begins with lawyer Erin Bruner representing Moore, but it is not going to be easy, as no one wants to believe what Father Moore says is true.

Themes

Science versus faith, Public scrutiny of belief, Legal accountability of clergy, Institutional pressure, Medical explanation vs spiritual claim, Reliance on testimony and evidence

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
fuboTV
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179. Noroi: The Curse

Noroi: The Curse
Horror Mystery Thriller Supernatural Horror Investigation Mystery
6.8
20051h 55minJapan
Director: Koji Shiraishi

Overview

A documentary filmmaker explores seemingly unrelated paranormal incidents connected by the legend of an ancient demon.

Themes

Paranormal investigation pressure, Ritual appeasement of demon, Hidden histories and secrets, Ethics of medical practice, Psychic abilities and vulnerability, Isolation and fear in ritual spaces

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Apple TV
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180. Constantine

Constantine
Fantasy Action Horror Supernatural Fantasy Supernatural Horror
7.0
20052h 1minGermany, United States
Director: Francis Lawrence

Overview

John Constantine has literally been to Hell and back. When he teams up with a policewoman to solve the mysterious suicide of her twin sister, their investigation takes them through the world of demons and angels that exists beneath the landscape of contemporary Los Angeles.

Themes

Duty vs desire, Good versus evil, Hidden powers awakening, Illness as catalyst, Supernatural negotiation, Angelic vs demonic conflict

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Apple TV
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