If you're a fan of the chilling horror film Thinner (1996), based on Stephen King's novel, you'll love these 10 similarly eerie movies and shows. This article explores dark tales of curses, revenge, and supernatural terror that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Whether you crave psychological dread or visceral scares, these picks deliver the same unsettling vibe as Thinner.

Rosemary's Baby (1968)
Description: A psychological horror film about paranoia and hidden evil, with themes of manipulation and supernatural pregnancy.
Fact: The film's iconic apartment building was a real location in New York City, and fans still visit it today.


The Exorcist (1973)
Description: A landmark horror film dealing with demonic possession and the battle between good and evil, featuring intense supernatural elements.
Fact: The film's release caused widespread panic, with reports of audience members fainting or vomiting during screenings.


The Wicker Man (1973)
Description: A folk horror film with themes of pagan rituals and sacrifice, creating an unsettling atmosphere of dread and mystery.
Fact: The film was heavily edited upon release, and the original cut was believed lost for decades before being rediscovered.


Carrie (1976)
Description: Explores themes of revenge and supernatural powers, with a focus on an outcast protagonist who unleashes chaos.
Fact: The famous prom scene was filmed in one take, and the pig's blood used was a mix of Karo syrup and food coloring.


The Omen (1976)
Description: A chilling tale of supernatural evil and prophecy, with a focus on an ominous curse affecting a family.
Fact: The film's production was plagued by eerie accidents, leading some to believe it was cursed.


The Dead Zone (1983)
Description: A psychological thriller with supernatural elements, focusing on a man who gains disturbing visions of the future.
Fact: Based on a Stephen King novel, the film features one of the earliest roles for actor Martin Sheen as a corrupt politician.


Pet Sematary (1989)
Description: A horror story about grief and the consequences of tampering with death, featuring eerie resurrections and dark forces.
Fact: Stephen King initially found the story too disturbing to publish, shelving it for years before releasing it.


The Witches (1990)
Description: A dark fantasy horror film involving curses and supernatural transformations, blending horror with a fairy-tale-like narrative.
Fact: Based on Roald Dahl's novel, the film's makeup effects were so terrifying that they had to be toned down after scaring test audiences.


Needful Things (1993)
Description: A tale of a mysterious shopkeeper who exploits the townspeople's desires, leading to chaos and supernatural consequences.
Fact: The film's climax features a massive town-wide brawl, one of the most elaborate sequences in the movie.


The Craft (1996)
Description: Centers on a group of outsiders who delve into witchcraft, leading to unintended consequences and moral dilemmas.
Fact: The film's portrayal of Wicca sparked a surge of interest in real-life witchcraft among teenagers in the 1990s.
