Are you a fan of supernatural horror movies like The Conjuring? If so, you’re in for a treat! We’ve compiled a list of 14 movies that will send chills down your spine and keep you on the edge of your seat. Check out these thrilling films that capture the essence of The Conjuring and promise a terrifying experience.
1. Insidious
Insidious is a gripping tale of a family that moves into a new home, only to discover that their son has become a vessel for malevolent spirits. Directed by James Wan, the film stars Patrick Wilson and Rose Byrne, delivering spine-tingling performances.
2. Sinister
Sinister follows a true-crime writer, played by Ethan Hawke, who discovers a box of mysterious home movies that plunge his family into a nightmare. Directed by Scott Derrickson, this film is a masterclass in building suspense and dread.
3. The Babadook
In The Babadook, a single mother and her son are haunted by a sinister presence that emerges from a mysterious book. Essie Davis delivers a powerful performance in this Australian psychological horror film directed by Jennifer Kent.
4. Hereditary
Hereditary is a chilling exploration of family secrets and inherited trauma. Directed by Ari Aster, the film stars Toni Collette, whose portrayal of a grieving mother is both harrowing and unforgettable.
5. The Exorcist
A classic in the horror genre, The Exorcist tells the story of a young girl possessed by a demonic entity and the desperate attempts to save her. Directed by William Friedkin, the film features iconic performances by Linda Blair and Ellen Burstyn.
6. Paranormal Activity
Paranormal Activity revolutionized the found-footage horror genre with its tale of a couple haunted by a supernatural presence in their home. Directed by Oren Peli, the film’s minimalist approach amplifies its terrifying atmosphere.
7. The Others
The Others is a haunting story set in a remote mansion, where a mother and her two children experience disturbing supernatural events. Directed by Alejandro Amenábar, the film stars Nicole Kidman in a riveting performance.
8. The Ring
The Ring follows a journalist, played by Naomi Watts, who investigates a cursed videotape that leads to death within seven days of viewing. Directed by Gore Verbinski, this remake of the Japanese horror film Ringu is both eerie and compelling.
9. The Amityville Horror
Based on a true story, The Amityville Horror chronicles the terrifying experiences of a family that moves into a haunted house. Directed by Stuart Rosenberg, the film stars James Brolin and Margot Kidder, delivering intense performances.
10. The Haunting in Connecticut
The Haunting in Connecticut is based on the true story of a family who moves into a former funeral home, only to encounter malevolent spirits. Directed by Peter Cornwell, the film stars Virginia Madsen and Kyle Gallner.
11. Mama
In Mama, two young girls are found in a forest after being missing for five years, only to bring a sinister entity back with them. Directed by Andy Muschietti, the film stars Jessica Chastain and Nikolaj Coster-Waldau.
12. The Orphanage
The Orphanage is a Spanish horror film about a woman who returns to her childhood home, now an orphanage, and begins to experience supernatural occurrences. Directed by J.A. Bayona, the film stars Belén Rueda.
13. Annabelle
Annabelle is a prequel to The Conjuring, focusing on the terrifying origins of the possessed doll. Directed by John R. Leonetti, the film stars Annabelle Wallis and Ward Horton.
14. The Autopsy of Jane Doe
The Autopsy of Jane Doe follows a father-son team of coroners who encounter supernatural phenomena while examining the body of an unidentified woman. Directed by André Øvredal, the film stars Brian Cox and Emile Hirsch.
