If you’re a fan of horror movies and loved Sinister, you’re in for a treat. This genre is packed with spine-chilling films that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Here are 16 movies that deliver the same level of suspense and terror. Check out Sinister here.
1. The Conjuring
The Conjuring follows paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren as they help a family terrorized by a dark presence in their farmhouse. Starring Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga, this film is a must-watch for anyone who loves supernatural horror.
2. Insidious
In Insidious, a family looks to prevent evil spirits from trapping their comatose child in a realm called The Further. The movie stars Patrick Wilson and Rose Byrne and is known for its eerie atmosphere and jump scares.
3. Hereditary
Hereditary is a psychological horror film that explores the dark secrets of a family after the death of their secretive grandmother. Toni Collette delivers a powerful performance in this unsettling movie that will haunt you long after the credits roll.
4. The Babadook
In The Babadook, a single mother and her child fall into a deep well of paranoia when an eerie children’s book titled “Mister Babadook” manifests in their home. Essie Davis stars in this critically acclaimed film that delves into themes of grief and mental illness.
5. It Follows
It Follows centers around a young woman who is pursued by a supernatural entity after a sexual encounter. Maika Monroe stars in this unique and terrifying film that offers a fresh take on the horror genre.
6. The Witch
Set in 1630s New England, The Witch follows a family that encounters dark forces in the woods beyond their farm. Anya Taylor-Joy delivers a breakout performance in this slow-burn horror film that is both atmospheric and unsettling.
7. The Ring
The Ring tells the story of a journalist who investigates a mysterious videotape that causes the death of anyone who watches it within seven days. Naomi Watts stars in this chilling remake of the Japanese horror film Ringu.
8. Paranormal Activity
Paranormal Activity is a found footage film that chronicles the haunting of a young couple’s home. Katie Featherston and Micah Sloat star in this low-budget horror hit that became a cultural phenomenon.
9. The Grudge
In The Grudge, an American nurse living and working in Tokyo is exposed to a mysterious supernatural curse. Sarah Michelle Gellar stars in this horror film that is based on the Japanese movie Ju-on.
10. Mama
Mama follows two young girls who are found in a forest after being missing for five years and are taken in by their uncle and his girlfriend. Jessica Chastain stars in this supernatural horror film that explores the bond between family and the unknown.
11. The Autopsy of Jane Doe
In The Autopsy of Jane Doe, a father and son coroner team experience supernatural occurrences while examining the body of an unidentified woman. Brian Cox and Emile Hirsch star in this gripping and eerie film.
12. Lights Out
Lights Out revolves around a woman who is haunted by a creature that only appears when the lights go out. Teresa Palmer stars in this terrifying film that will make you think twice before turning off the lights.
13. The Others
The Others is a gothic horror film about a woman who lives in a darkened old house with her two photosensitive children and becomes convinced that her home is haunted. Nicole Kidman stars in this atmospheric and suspenseful movie.
14. Oculus
Oculus follows a woman who tries to exonerate her brother, who was convicted of murder, by proving that the crime was committed by a supernatural entity. Karen Gillan and Brenton Thwaites star in this psychological horror film.
15. The Orphanage
In The Orphanage, a woman returns to her childhood home, an orphanage, with plans to turn it into a home for disabled children, only to discover that her son has made an invisible friend. Belén Rueda stars in this Spanish horror film that is both haunting and emotional.
16. The Strangers
The Strangers is a home invasion horror film about a couple who are terrorized by three masked assailants. Liv Tyler and Scott Speedman star in this tense and disturbing movie that will make you question your own safety at home.
These films are sure to satisfy your craving for horror and keep you up at night. Enjoy the scares!