Colin Minihan, Soon after settling in, he confronts genuine terror. | Gross: For us bona fide horror fans, it's ghost movies or bust. Not Rated Justin Long, $7.16M. Some are scary, some are funny, one is even romantic - a few are absolutely terrifying and others have nothing to do with the traditional "ghost". 103 min Clive Revill. Fantasy, Horror. | Gross: There's a big twist ending, but you'll have to see it to find out what it is, I'm keeping shtum! Antonia Campbell-Hughes, Kate Hudson, Dan Curtis 114 min Choose a picture to your taste and enjoy watching, because each of the films presented is a masterpiece in its genre! A great spooky ghost mystery. Horror, Mystery, Thriller. Brenton Thwaites, Every film on this list I'd rate at least a 7/10.I guess the list is in a vague order, but don't pay too much attention to it.There's quite a few highly regarded asian films I've not seen, so if they're not on this list that's probably why.Quite a few ghost films (especially English-speaking ones) didn't make my cut of the 50 best, so here are some other recommendations of good (but not great) ghost films:Pulse (2001), Wind Chill, The Uninvited (2009), The Bunker, Grave Encounters 2, A Tale Of Two Sisters, They Wait, Ghost Ship, The Haunted (1991), White Noise, Paranormal Activity: The Marked Ones, House On Haunted Hill (1959), Death Ship, Half Light, Mama, Haunted (1995), What Lies Beneath, The Woman In Black (1989), The Innkeepers, Crimson Peak, Below (2001), The Awakening and The Entity. Avin Manshadi, Ray Milland, A military guard post on the South / North Korean border has been abandoned for an unknown reason. | | Fantasy, Horror, Mystery. PG-13 Films About Ghosts does offer an accurate summary of those ten years, even if it's not a complete one. | Gross: $76.61M. The Best Horror-Supernatural-Ghost-Paranormal Movies List. In the middle of World War I, nine British soldiers caught behind enemy lines seek refuge in a complex network of German trenches. $54.33M. Films About Ghosts (The Best of...) is a compilation album by the popular alternative rock band Counting Crows. | Gross: 211,222 Seems to split opinion in some quarters, but I've always thought rather highly of this film. Karen Gillan, Action, Horror, War. The Candyman, a murderous soul with a hook for a hand, is accidentally summoned to reality by a skeptic grad student researching the monster's myth. | Bruce Willis, | Gross: Narges Rashidi, Director: $2.62M. A carnival ghost train kinda film, very much in the vein of 1999's House On Haunted Hill, so if you enjoyed that then give this a go. Martin Balsam. Good performances, high production values and an engaging mystery with some pretty creepy moments - you can't really go wrong with this! $2.62M, R | The Beetlejuice cast, for example, is more meddlesome than anything, and Casper is a friendly ghost, after all. Director: James Watkins 18 John Carpenter | Essential viewing for any lover of spooky ghost movies.If you really don't like older horror films then the 2005 remake is decent enough. Robert Wise 89 min A young woman is followed by an unknown supernatural force after a sexual encounter. $137.40M. As a widower tries to piece together his life in the wake of his wife's suicide, his daughter finds solace, at first, in her imaginary friend. Action, Adventure, Horror. Talia Zucker. Directors: Su-chang Kong View Gallery 27 Photos | “Do you have an imagination?” asks Michael Redgrave’s selfish uncle in the opening scene of The Innocents (1961), Jack Clayton ’s definitive screen adaptation of Henry James’s 1898 novella The Turn of the Screw. When Cyrus Kriticos, a very rich collector of unique things, dies, he leaves house and fortune to his nephew and his family. Pretty slow moving, but well worth a watch if you like a good mystery. Horror, Mystery. | The ghost hunting theme has been featured in reality television series such as Ghost Adventures, Ghost Hunters, Ghost Hunters International, Most Haunted, and A Haunting. A great slow-burner from Iran. Very good. A strong cast, anchored by … 1. | Again, I'd say this is slightly better than the American remake, only due to the grittiness the lower budget lends to the feel of the film.The remake is more than acceptable if you don't like subtitles. R A mother and her 6 year old daughter move into a creepy apartment whose every surface is permeated by water. 214,169 When a 12-year-old girl is possessed by a mysterious entity, her mother seeks the ... 2. Stars: Atlantics. A reporter and her ex-husband investigate a cursed video tape that is rumored to kill the viewer seven days after watching it. | Stars: Stars: $51.10M. Hyun-jae Cho, Stars: PG-13 Clelia Matania, Votes: 2. Lili Taylor, Votes: A young governess for two children becomes convinced that the house and grounds are haunted. Fantasy, Horror, Mystery. $27.70M. | Christopher Eccleston, 35,059 Stephen Gevedon, Park Won-Sang. Byung-ho Son, The 1990s saw a return to classic “gothic” ghosts, whose dangers were more psychological than physical. John Polson | | 87 min Stuart Ortiz, | Patrick Wilson, | Stars: A classic. A film archivist finds his sanity crumbling after he is given an old 16mm film reel with footage from a horrific murder that occurred in the early 1900's. 901,779 | Burgess Meredith, Drama, Fantasy, Horror. 41,346 Lawrence Chou, 112 min A very solid spooky mystery set in New Orleans, a must see for fans of the genre. A young woman is under house arrest, and when spooky things start happening she literally cannot get away - a great set up for some good thrills! Patrick Wilson, | | Drama, Mystery, Thriller. Not Rated Ashleigh Gryzko, Stars: Ghost is a 1990 American romantic fantasy thriller film directed by Jerry Zucker, written by Bruce Joel Rubin, and starring Patrick Swayze, Demi Moore, Whoopi Goldberg, Tony Goldwyn, and Rick Aviles. | Gross: A young woman is forced to return to her childhood home after being placed under house arrest, where she suspects that something evil may be lurking. A bunch of paranormal researchers set up camp in an old mansion, of course the sceptics soon question their convictions. Arguably the only good movie M. Night Shyamalan ever made, The Sixth Sense is a modern-day horror classic, with one of the most infamous twists in movie history. This sequel is about the famous Enfield Haunting in the UK during the 70's. R Micah Sloat, A family moves into a large old mansion in the countryside which seems to have a mysterious and sinister power over its new residents. Kevin Greutert Some say the American remake is actually a little better, and it is good, but it's a tiny bit too glossy for my taste, the original just has that grittier *edge*If you're not keen on subtitles then absolutely go for the American remake! Paul Guilfoyle, John Cusack, | Gross: | Halloween: 27 horror films that will actually scare you, from The Shining to The Orphanage Masked murderers, chainsaw-wielding cannibals and demonic mirrors Jacob Stolworthy @Jacob_Stol Zachary David Cope, Not long after arriving, the girls father keeps seeing what looks to be a child who's wearing the exact same red coat, hat and boots that his daughter wore when she died. - Ghost photos - Aliens - UFOs 23:20, 8 FEB 2021 Stars: $96.52M. Mirei Oguchi, The Others (2001) 4. $14.67M. 81,749 Animation 1963–1969: The New Casper Cartoon Show 1971–1972: The Funky … Director: Ruth Livier, | Director: Director: | A physicist, his wife and two mediums are hired to investigate the Belasco House, where 27 guests had inexplicably died in 1927, along with most of a team of paranormal investigators that was sent in the early 1950s. Horror, Mystery, Thriller. Ross Harper. Claire Bloom, | Ichabod Crane is sent to Sleepy Hollow to investigate the decapitations of three people, with the culprit being the legendary apparition, The Headless Horseman. | Gross: Horror, Mystery, Thriller. R | Keir Gilchrist, Stars: | Combining a realistic documentary-style format with found footage elements interspersed throughout, this film is a slow burning mystery with a terrifying payoff. | Roger Príncep, If you don't mind a fairly slow-paced film then you'll be in for a creepy treat! Amber Armstrong, Votes: Stars: | Gross: Well worth a watch! | | Olivia Luccardi, Director: 24,333 97 min R What starts out as a typical found-footage horror film soon does a bait and switch and turns in to a terrifying roller coaster with nightmarish, surreal qualities. 70,890 | Gross: Director: | Before long, her son starts to communicate with an invisible new friend. Director: $21.38M. 99 min Drama, Horror. 81 min Bernard Rose Horror. | David Andrews. $0.03M. Released during a glut of substandard supernatural / exorcism-themed horror movies, this one really stood out as an example of how to do a modern ghost movie.Followed up by a spin-off called Annabelle which really isn't up to the same standard. Toni Collette, More commonly known as The Grudge. William Malone Sure, chainsaws and maniacal sharks deserve their time in the sun, but come on, guys, GHOSTS!!! image: i.ytimg.com. PG The Shining (1980) R | 146 min | Drama, Horror. Stars: A married couple grieving the recent death of their young daughter are in Venice when they encounter two elderly sisters, one of whom is psychic and brings a warning from beyond. | Directors: Stars: 113 min Christophe Gans Stars: 90 min Fernando Tielve, Votes: Tony Shalhoub, | Ruth Hussey, U.S. For the entire 18 movie series see the template below. 6,253 | Gross: Director: 100 min Deborah Kara Unger, Votes: Crime, Fantasy, Horror. Noël Coward's play Blithe Spirit, later made into a film, places a more humorous slant on the phenomenon of haunting of individuals and specific locations, and The Ghost Goes West, a comedy in which a Scottish castle and its ghost are moved to Florida, was voted the best British film of 1935. Paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren work to help a family terrorized by a dark presence in their farmhouse. | Michael C. Williams, Solid performances from Bobby DeNiro and Dakota Fanning, as well as a nice twist ending make this worth a look. Arash Marandi, Votes: Nicole Kidman, R A good story, great performances all around and some stunning visuals thanks to Tim Burton's unique style. PG-13 | Despite the cheesy, generic characters, cringy dialogue and very limp ending, when it comes the scares and pure entertainment this really delivers! James Brolin, | The film never clarifies exactly what the Blair Witch is, obviously a witch is strongly implied, but a ghost is also hinted at - maybe a ghost witch? Director: Stars: Director: Cornelia Otis Skinner. Shelley Duvall, After moving into a suburban home, a couple becomes increasingly disturbed by a nightly demonic presence. Kasi Lemmons, Votes: 107 min An institutionalized young woman becomes terrorized by a ghost. Discover releases, reviews, track listings, recommendations, and more about Counting Crows - Films About Ghosts (The Best Of Counting Crows) at Discogs… Despite an overabundance of jump scares, some oddly out of place comic characters and a monster that looks like Darth Maul, this film is, surprisingly, still worth watching. Stars: | To date, many horror films have been shot on various topics. M.J. Bassett Michael Redgrave, Votes: Josh Lucas, Votes: A moody creep-fest with an atmosphere so think you can cut it with a knife. 147,135 The 1970s saw screen depictions of ghosts diverge into distinct genres of the romantic and horror. | Stars: It's PG-13, so don't go expecting any huge scares though. Ciarán Hinds, Best of all it’s based on real life ghost hunters Ed and Lorraine Warren. 50,075 Directors: | PG-13 Stars: After being hypnotized by his sister-in-law, a man begins seeing haunting visions of a girl's ghost and a mystery begins to unfold around him. Jinda Duangtoy, Votes: It's got that slightly garish and cheesy 80's thing going on in places, but if you can set that aside this is an absolute classic. J.A. 106 min | | | | Lorraine is a psychic medium and uses her abilities to try and help the family understand just what is haunting their house. Michael Gambon, Votes: Sarah Snook, Stars: An overlooked gem that has been gaining more of a cult following in recent years, and deservedly so. Yui Ichikawa, Votes: Here are some interesting facts about ghosts that will send chills down your spine. Horror. Tobe Hooper R Director: Sean Rogerson, Kristen Stewart stars as a personal shopper and medium who, upon the death of her brother, begins... Lake Mungo. R Another quality asian horror film from the boom that started with Ringu. | However, she got more than what she bargained for when she realized she could even see ghosts. Films About Ghosts Speedway (Counting Crows Cover), released 20 February 2012 Ty Simpkins, | $101.07M. Iain Softley ”Ghostbusters” is about four women and their assistant who begin a ghost-catching business in NYC. The creepy setting and unfolding mystery helps Dark Water hold it's own against Ringu, The Eye and The Grudge. For many other film versions see the 'Hamlet' template at the bottom of the page. | Horror, Mystery, Thriller. The most haunting ghost movies of all are the ones supposedly based on true stories, like the classic Poltergeist. Bayona Director: Director: | George C. Scott, But don’t worry, should you prefer your frights a little more PG, we have great movies for kids starring "nice" ghosts, like Casper, and some comedies for you, too. | Gross: Such a simple concept, but utterly terrifying. 117,648 | | You will not see the ending coming... PG-13 A man who specialises in debunking paranormal occurrences checks into the fabled room 1408 in the Dolphin Hotel. $71.99M. 101 min Ed and Lorraine Warren travel to North London to help a single mother raising four children alone in a house plagued by a supernatural spirit. Julie Harris, | Definitely has a Amityville Horror feel about it, but with far more subtext to get your teeth into. Daniel Myrick, Does this count as a ghost film? Director: 10. Fionnula Flanagan, Director: Richard Johnson, All time classic, and surprisingly spooky for a family friendly film! Woo-seong Kam, 221,079 Genuinely unsettling. Examples of films from this period include 1999's The Sixth Sense and 2001's The Others. Director: Recommended. Guillermo del Toro | Horror, Mystery. A solid classic. While they're inside, they find they are not alone. $42.10M. | | After the death of his wife and daughter in a car crash, a music professor staying at an old mansion is dragged into a decades-old mystery by an inexplicable presence in the mansion's attic. | Danielle Panabaker, It successfully parodies, then wipes the floor with the majority of found footage horror films. For their ghost hunting reality show, a production crew locks themselves inside an abandoned mental hospital that's supposedly haunted - and it might prove to be all too true. PG-13 Stuart Rosenberg A definite top 10 ghost movie for me. Elisabeth Shue, Votes: Bobby Naderi, 95 min | Horror, Mystery, Thriller. Stars: Rose Byrne, Deborah Kerr, Children's benevolent ghost stories became popular, such as Casper the Friendly Ghost, created in the 1930s and appearing in comics, animated cartoons, and eventually the 1995 feature film Casper. | Katherine Helmond, Votes: Similar to The Shining. | Gross: Director: An amusement park mogul offers a group of diverse people $1,000,000 to spend the night in a haunted house with a horrifying past. 146 min | Director: 95 min 107 min Drama, Fantasy, Horror. When little Cole is troubled by paranormal visions, psychologist Malcolm Crowe is called in to help. 101 min Peter Wyngarde, 1. $107.92M. 99 min A blind girl gets a cornea transplant so that she would be able to see again. Horror. | United States; One of the earliest surviving Black-cast film posters depicting a ghost, This page was last edited on 3 February 2021, at 21:08. Steve Beck Lili Sepe, Votes: | Not his best movie, but far from bad. Ava Gardner, | R Takashi Shimizu Has set the standard for all haunted house movies since it's release. Hideo Nakata Director: Laura-Leigh. Oren Peli Su-chang Kong Stars: | Gross: Oliver Reed, Stars: Captures the horrific nature of trench warfare during WWI and throws the supernatural in to the mix. Bob Griffin, Votes: Famke Janssen, Michael Winner Director: | Gross: Drama, Horror. Eduardo Sánchez | feature films about ghosts 1. Director: The film grossed over $229 million worldwide. Kyoo-Hwan Choi. While the 2005 remake is pretty decent, it doesn't do much to improve on the original, if anything the heavy 70's look helps this version feel like a far more authentic telling of the Amityville story. The Funniest Movies About Ghosts Ghostbusters. Geoffrey Rush, | Malaysia, abbreviation for "Jiwa Wanita"; English: For the entire nine-film series featuring, United States, United Kingdom, France, Netherlands. 144,843 Horror, Mystery. 100 min Stars: Very, very creepy.Skip the American remake, it's not very good. 94 min 8. R A young solicitor travels to a remote village where he discovers the vengeful ghost of a scorned woman is terrorizing the locals. Marisa Paredes, Rod Steiger, | | | Newlyweds and their three kids move into a large house where a mass murder was committed. Beatrice Straight, Votes: But there is a ghost — lifelike one... 2. | | Jack Nicholson, A slightly fluffy ghost movie, not quite as raw or spooky as I usually like. Stars: | | Director: Vera Farmiga, 188,312 Tony Shalhoub, Votes: Enjoyable mystery flick with a slightly undercooked psychological/drama element. [2] In the horror genre, 1980's The Fog, and the A Nightmare on Elm Street series of films from the 1980s and 1990s are notable examples of the trend for the merging of ghost stories with scenes of physical violence.[1]. 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