10 Shows Like World’s Scariest Hauntings

Description: A groundbreaking horror film about the demonic possession of a young girl and the priests who attempt to save her, setting the standard for supernatural horror.

Fact: The movie was based on a novel inspired by a real-life exorcism case from

Description: A horror film based on allegedly true events about a family experiencing terrifying paranormal activity in their new home.

Fact: The movie is based on the book by Jay Anson, which claims to recount real events experienced by the Lutz family. The actual house in Amityville, New York, still stands and remains a tourist attraction.

Description: A classic horror film about a suburban family whose home is invaded by malevolent spirits, blending supernatural terror with family drama.

Fact: The movie was co-written and produced by Steven Spielberg. It's infamous for rumors of a 'curse' due to several tragic events involving cast members after its release.

Description: A psychological horror film that explores a haunted house and the disturbing events experienced by its inhabitants, with a strong emphasis on atmosphere and suspense.

Fact: The movie is based on Shirley Jackson's novel 'The Haunting of Hill House,' which is considered one of the greatest ghost stories ever written. The film used practical effects and clever camera angles to create its scares rather than relying on CGI.

Description: A gothic horror film with a slow-burning mystery involving a haunted house and its inhabitants, relying on psychological tension rather than jump scares.

Fact: The entire film was shot using natural light or candlelight to enhance its eerie atmosphere. Nicole Kidman's performance was critically acclaimed, and the movie won several awards for its cinematography.

Description: A documentary-style series that recounts true stories of paranormal encounters, featuring interviews with victims and dramatic reenactments of hauntings.

Fact: The show was one of the first to popularize the 'reenactment' format for paranormal stories on television. Many episodes are based on well-documented cases that have been investigated by paranormal researchers.

Description: A found-footage horror film that documents a couple's experiences with a supernatural presence in their home, using minimal effects for maximum suspense.

Fact: The movie was made on a budget of just $15,000 but went on to earn nearly $200 million worldwide. Much of the dialogue was improvised by the actors to create a more realistic feel.

Description: A documentary-style series that explores haunted locations with a team of paranormal investigators, focusing on real-life hauntings and supernatural phenomena.

Fact: The show's lead investigator, Zak Bagans, claims to have had numerous personal encounters with spirits during filming. It was one of the first paranormal shows to use night-vision cameras extensively.

Description: A horror film based on real-life paranormal investigations, featuring a family terrorized by a dark presence in their farmhouse.

Fact: The movie is based on the case files of Ed and Lorraine Warren, famous paranormal investigators. The actual Perron family, whose story inspired the film, visited the set during production.

Description: A series that recreates terrifying true stories of supernatural encounters, blending interviews with dramatic reenactments to bring hauntings to life.

Fact: The show often features firsthand accounts from people who claim to have experienced paranormal activity. Some episodes have been so chilling that they've led to real-life investigations of the locations featured.