Are you ready to delve into the mysterious and often terrifying realm where detective work meets the supernatural? This collection of films brings together the best of both worlds, offering stories where detectives must solve cases involving poltergeists, hauntings, and other paranormal phenomena. Whether you're a fan of suspense, horror, or just love a good mystery, these films will keep you on the edge of your seat with their unique blend of detective work and ghostly encounters.

The Frighteners (1996)
Description: Frank Bannister, a psychic investigator, uses his ability to see ghosts to scam people, but he must solve a real haunting when his life is threatened.
Fact: Directed by Peter Jackson, this film blends comedy with horror, and features a cameo by Jackson himself.


Stir of Echoes (1999)
Description: After being hypnotized, Tom Witzky starts seeing visions of a murdered girl, turning him into an amateur detective to solve the mystery.
Fact: The film is based on the novel by Richard Matheson, and Kevin Bacon's performance was critically acclaimed.


The Haunting (1999)
Description: Dr. Marrow invites three strangers to a haunted mansion to study fear, but they soon find themselves in a real-life ghost story.
Fact: This film is a remake of the 1963 classic, and despite mixed reviews, it features impressive set designs and special effects.


The Others (2001)
Description: Grace, living in a secluded mansion with her two photosensitive children, starts to believe the house is haunted, prompting her to investigate the eerie occurrences.
Fact: The film was shot in Spain, but the setting is supposed to be the Channel Islands, and it was nominated for several Goya Awards, Spain's equivalent to the Oscars.


The Skeleton Key (2005)
Description: A hospice nurse starts working in a New Orleans plantation home, where she uncovers a mystery involving voodoo and the supernatural.
Fact: The film was shot on location in New Orleans, and the mansion used for the setting is known as the Felicity Plantation.


The Exorcism of Emily Rose (2005)
Description: A lawyer takes on a case involving a priest accused of negligent homicide after an exorcism goes wrong, delving into the supernatural to defend her client.
Fact: The film is loosely based on the real-life case of Anneliese Michel, and it combines courtroom drama with horror elements.


The Orphanage (2007)
Description: Laura returns to her childhood home, now an orphanage, to reopen it, but her son goes missing, leading her on a ghostly quest to find him.
Fact: This Spanish film was produced by Guillermo del Toro and has won numerous awards, including Best Film at the 2007 Goya Awards.


The Haunting in Connecticut (2009)
Description: A family moves into a house with a dark history, and a young cancer patient begins to experience paranormal activities, leading to a detective-like investigation into the house's past.
Fact: The film is loosely based on real events, and the house used for exterior shots is the same one used in the film "The Amityville Horror."


The Conjuring (2013)
Description: Paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren work to help a family terrorized by a dark presence in their farmhouse, blending detective work with supernatural elements.
Fact: The film is based on the real-life case files of the Warrens, and the Annabelle doll featured in the movie is an actual artifact in their museum.


The Awakening (2011)
Description: In post-World War I England, a skeptical ghost hunter is called to a boarding school to debunk a haunting, only to find herself entangled in a real mystery.
Fact: The film was inspired by the works of M.R. James, a famous British ghost story writer, and features a rare appearance by Dominic West in a horror film.
