Movies & Shows Like The House Where Evil Dwells

Description: A psychological horror film about a group investigating a haunted mansion, relying on atmosphere and suggestion rather than explicit scares.

Fact: Considered a masterpiece of horror cinema, the film was shot in black and white to enhance its eerie mood. It's based on Shirley Jackson's novel 'The Haunting of Hill House.'

Description: A team investigates a notoriously haunted mansion, encountering violent supernatural phenomena and psychological terror.

Fact: Based on a novel by Richard Matheson, who also wrote the screenplay. The film's eerie score was created using early electronic instruments.

Description: A family rents a secluded mansion for the summer, only to experience increasingly disturbing events tied to the house's sinister history.

Fact: The film features a rare horror performance by Bette Davis. Its slow-building tension and unsettling atmosphere have earned it a cult following.

Description: A haunted house story involving a family tormented by supernatural forces, blending psychological horror with paranormal elements.

Fact: Based on a supposedly true story, the film's iconic house facade was a real location in New Jersey. The movie's success led to numerous sequels and remakes.

Description: A grieving man moves into a historic mansion and uncovers its dark secrets, focusing on ghostly apparitions and a tragic backstory.

Fact: The film is often cited as one of the best ghost stories ever made. It was shot in Vancouver, using real historic locations to enhance its eerie atmosphere.

Description: A family's suburban home is invaded by malevolent spirits, featuring a mix of eerie atmosphere and intense supernatural encounters.

Fact: The film was co-written and produced by Steven Spielberg. The infamous clown doll scene has become one of the most memorable moments in horror cinema.

Description: A gothic horror story set in a remote mansion, where a mother and her children experience strange occurrences with a shocking twist.

Fact: The film was shot almost entirely on location in Spain. Its twist ending has become one of the most discussed in modern horror cinema.

Description: Based on real-life paranormal investigators, this film features a family terrorized by dark forces in their farmhouse.

Fact: The film launched a successful horror franchise. Many scenes were inspired by actual case files from the Warrens' investigations.

Description: A lawyer visits a secluded manor and uncovers its tragic past, encountering a vengeful ghost tied to the house's dark history.

Fact: Daniel Radcliffe's first major film role after the Harry Potter series. The movie's production design meticulously recreated Edwardian-era England.

Description: A true-crime writer moves his family into a house where a gruesome murder occurred, discovering supernatural horrors through old film reels.

Fact: The creepy home movie sequences were inspired by real snuff film urban legends. The film's antagonist, Bagul, has become an iconic modern horror figure.