10 Horror Movies Set in Casinos

Description: This original film, like its 2014 remake, delves into the psyche of a gambling addict, creating a suspenseful and at times horrifying narrative of self-destruction.

Fact: The film was directed by Karel Reisz, who was known for his work in British New Wave cinema.

Description: A psychiatrist gets involved with a group of con artists in a high-stakes poker game, leading to psychological horror and tension. The film explores themes of deception and manipulation, making it a psychological thriller with horror elements.

Fact: This was David Mamet's directorial debut, and the film was nominated for an Independent Spirit Award for Best Director.

Description: While primarily a crime drama, the film's depiction of the violent underbelly of Las Vegas casinos, coupled with the intense performances, gives it a horror-like edge.

Fact: The film was directed by Martin Scorsese and features Robert De Niro and Joe Pesci, both known for their roles in intense and often violent films.

Description: This film explores the life of a "cooler" in a casino, whose job is to ruin the luck of winning gamblers. The psychological tension and the dark atmosphere of the casino make it a unique entry in this list.

Fact: William H. Macy won a Golden Globe for Best Actor for his role in this film.

Description: While not a horror film, this movie's dark themes and the protagonist's past as a military interrogator bring a sense of dread and psychological horror to the casino setting.

Fact: The film stars Oscar Isaac and is directed by Paul Schrader, known for his work on intense character studies.

Description: This film isn't strictly horror, but its intense psychological drama and the high-stakes gambling scenes create a tension-filled atmosphere that feels like a horror movie. Mark Wahlberg plays a literature professor with a gambling addiction, leading to a series of life-threatening decisions.

Fact: The film is a remake of the 1974 film of the same name, which starred James Caan.

Description: In this Italian thriller, a serial killer challenges the police to a game of poker, where the stakes are the lives of his victims. The casino setting adds an eerie backdrop to the cat-and-mouse game between the killer and the authorities.

Fact: The film was directed by Dario Argento, known for his work in the giallo genre, which often includes elements of horror.

Description: This made-for-TV movie features a gambler who becomes entangled with a mobster, leading to a series of dangerous events. While not a traditional horror, the suspense and the stakes of gambling give it a horror-like intensity.

Fact: The film stars Ed Nelson, who also appeared in numerous horror and thriller TV shows.

Description: This silent film tells the story of a gambler's daughter who tries to save her father from his gambling addiction, leading to dramatic and suspenseful scenes in a casino setting.

Fact: This film is one of the earliest examples of a narrative involving gambling and family drama.

Description: A psychological thriller about a gambler who believes he can beat the odds, leading to a series of horrifying events in a casino environment.

Fact: The film explores the concept of the gambler's fallacy, where one believes that past events can influence future outcomes in gambling.