If you’re a fan of the horror genre and loved It Follows, you’re in for a treat. Below is a list of 16 movies that capture the same eerie atmosphere and relentless tension. Click here to learn more about It Follows.
1. The Babadook
The Babadook is an Australian psychological horror film directed by Jennifer Kent. The story revolves around a widow and her son who are tormented by a sinister presence that emerges from a mysterious book. Essie Davis and Noah Wiseman deliver compelling performances that elevate this chilling tale.
2. Hereditary
Hereditary is a supernatural horror film directed by Ari Aster. It follows the Graham family as they uncover dark secrets after the death of their secretive grandmother. Toni Collette, Alex Wolff, and Milly Shapiro star in this unsettling and deeply disturbing movie.
3. The Witch
The Witch is a period horror film directed by Robert Eggers. Set in 1630s New England, the film tells the story of a Puritan family encountering forces of evil in the woods beyond their farm. Anya Taylor-Joy stars as Thomasin, delivering a breakout performance.
4. It Comes at Night
It Comes at Night is a post-apocalyptic horror film directed by Trey Edward Shults. The film focuses on two families forced to share a home in order to survive a mysterious threat. Joel Edgerton, Christopher Abbott, and Carmen Ejogo lead the cast in this tense psychological thriller.
5. The Invitation
The Invitation is a psychological horror-thriller directed by Karyn Kusama. The story follows a man who attends a dinner party hosted by his ex-wife, only to realize that she and her new husband have sinister plans. Logan Marshall-Green stars in this slow-burning, tension-filled film.
6. Under the Shadow
Under the Shadow is an Iranian horror film directed by Babak Anvari. Set in 1980s Tehran, the film follows a mother and daughter haunted by a malevolent spirit during the Iran-Iraq War. Narges Rashidi delivers a powerful performance as the struggling mother.
7. Goodnight Mommy
Goodnight Mommy is an Austrian psychological horror film directed by Veronika Franz and Severin Fiala. The plot centers on twin boys who suspect their mother, recently returned from facial surgery, is an imposter. Susanne Wuest stars in this unsettling and visually striking film.
8. The Autopsy of Jane Doe
The Autopsy of Jane Doe is a supernatural horror film directed by André Øvredal. The movie follows a father-son duo of coroners who encounter supernatural phenomena while examining an unidentified corpse. Emile Hirsch and Brian Cox star in this gripping and eerie thriller.
9. Hush
Hush is a slasher film directed by Mike Flanagan. The film tells the story of a deaf writer who must fight for her life when a masked killer appears at her window. Kate Siegel, who also co-wrote the film, stars as the resilient protagonist.
10. The Strangers
The Strangers is a psychological horror film directed by Bryan Bertino. The movie follows a couple who are terrorized by three masked assailants while staying at a secluded vacation home. Liv Tyler and Scott Speedman star in this chilling home invasion thriller.
11. You’re Next
You’re Next is a slasher film directed by Adam Wingard. The plot centers on a family reunion that turns deadly when masked killers begin their assault. Sharni Vinson stars as the resourceful protagonist who fights back against the attackers.
12. It
It is a supernatural horror film directed by Andy Muschietti, based on Stephen King’s novel. The story follows a group of children who are terrorized by a shape-shifting entity that takes the form of a clown. Bill Skarsgård stars as the menacing Pennywise.
13. The Conjuring
The Conjuring is a supernatural horror film directed by James Wan. The movie is based on the real-life experiences of paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren, who help a family haunted by a dark presence. Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga star as the Warrens.
14. Sinister
Sinister is a supernatural horror film directed by Scott Derrickson. The story follows a true-crime writer who discovers a box of home movies that put his family in danger. Ethan Hawke stars as the writer unraveling the terrifying mystery.
15. The Ring
The Ring is a supernatural horror film directed by Gore Verbinski. The plot revolves around a journalist who investigates a cursed videotape that kills its viewers seven days after watching it. Naomi Watts stars in this atmospheric and haunting film.
16. Oculus
Oculus is a supernatural horror film directed by Mike Flanagan. The story follows a woman who tries to prove that an antique mirror is responsible for the death and misfortune in her family. Karen Gillan and Brenton Thwaites star in this mind-bending thriller.
