Are you a fan of the horror genre? If you enjoyed The Grudge, you’re in for a treat. Below, we have compiled a list of 20 movies that capture the same eerie atmosphere and spine-chilling terror. Click here to learn more about The Grudge.
1. The Ring
The Ring is a psychological horror film that revolves around a cursed videotape that kills its viewers seven days after watching it. Starring Naomi Watts and Martin Henderson, this movie is known for its suspenseful plot and terrifying visuals.
2. Ju-on: The Grudge
Ju-on: The Grudge is the original Japanese film that inspired the American remake. Directed by Takashi Shimizu, it stars Megumi Okina and Misaki Ito and tells the story of a cursed house that brings doom to anyone who enters.
3. Dark Water
Dark Water is a supernatural horror film about a mother and daughter who move into a haunted apartment. Starring Jennifer Connelly and John C. Reilly, this movie combines emotional depth with unnerving horror.
4. The Eye
The Eye follows a blind woman who gains the ability to see after a corneal transplant, but soon starts seeing terrifying visions. Jessica Alba stars in this chilling tale of supernatural horror.
5. Pulse
Pulse is a techno-horror film about a group of friends who encounter a ghostly presence through their electronic devices. Featuring Kristen Bell and Ian Somerhalder, this movie explores the intersection of technology and the supernatural.
6. Shutter
Shutter tells the story of a photographer who starts seeing ghostly images in his pictures after a tragic accident. The film stars Joshua Jackson and Rachael Taylor and is known for its haunting imagery.
7. The Others
The Others is a gothic horror film about a woman who suspects her house is haunted. Nicole Kidman delivers a stunning performance in this atmospheric and suspenseful movie.
8. The Conjuring
The Conjuring is based on the real-life experiences of paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren. Starring Vera Farmiga and Patrick Wilson, this film has become a modern classic in the horror genre.
9. Insidious
Insidious follows a family whose son falls into a coma and becomes a vessel for malevolent spirits. Rose Byrne and Patrick Wilson star in this terrifying journey into the astral plane.
10. Sinister
Sinister is about a true-crime writer who discovers a box of home movies that put his family in danger. Ethan Hawke delivers a gripping performance in this eerie and unsettling film.
11. Mama
Mama tells the story of two girls who are found in a forest after being missing for five years, and the entity that cared for them. Jessica Chastain and Nikolaj Coster-Waldau star in this haunting tale.
12. The Babadook
The Babadook is a psychological horror film about a mother and son who are tormented by a sinister presence from a children’s book. Essie Davis gives a powerful performance in this critically acclaimed film.
13. Drag Me to Hell
Drag Me to Hell follows a loan officer who is cursed by an elderly woman after denying her a mortgage extension. Alison Lohman and Justin Long star in this horror-comedy directed by Sam Raimi.
14. The Orphanage
The Orphanage is a Spanish horror film about a woman who returns to the orphanage where she grew up and discovers dark secrets. Belén Rueda stars in this emotionally charged and terrifying movie.
15. Oculus
Oculus revolves around a brother and sister who confront a haunted mirror that has caused their family’s downfall. Karen Gillan and Brenton Thwaites star in this mind-bending horror film.
16. The Autopsy of Jane Doe
The Autopsy of Jane Doe is about a father and son coroners who experience supernatural occurrences while examining an unidentified corpse. Brian Cox and Emile Hirsch lead the cast in this claustrophobic horror film.
17. Hereditary
Hereditary explores the dark secrets of a family after the death of their secretive grandmother. Toni Collette and Alex Wolff deliver standout performances in this disturbing and critically acclaimed film.
18. The Witch
The Witch is a period horror film set in 1630s New England, where a family is torn apart by witchcraft and possession. Anya Taylor-Joy stars in this atmospheric and unsettling film.
19. Paranormal Activity
Paranormal Activity is a found-footage horror film that follows a couple haunted by a supernatural presence in their home. Katie Featherston and Micah Sloat star in this groundbreaking and terrifying movie.
20. The Haunting in Connecticut
The Haunting in Connecticut is based on the true story of a family who experiences disturbing paranormal events after moving into a new home. Virginia Madsen and Kyle Gallner star in this chilling film.
