Top 10 Ghost and Spirit Movies You Must Watch

Description: A group of people with psychic abilities are invited to stay in a haunted mansion to investigate paranormal activity. This film is a psychological horror classic.

Fact: The film was based on Shirley Jackson's novel "The Haunting of Hill House." It was remade in 1999, but the original remains a benchmark for subtlety in horror.

Description: A family's suburban home is invaded by malevolent spirits, leading to the abduction of their youngest child. This film set the standard for family-oriented horror.

Fact: The film was co-written by Steven Spielberg, who was originally set to direct but chose to produce instead. It's famous for the line "They're here."

Description: A murdered man's spirit seeks to protect his girlfriend from his killers, leading to a poignant love story intertwined with supernatural elements.

Fact: The pottery scene with Patrick Swayze and Demi Moore became iconic. The film won two Academy Awards, including Best Supporting Actress for Whoopi Goldberg.

Description: A man who can see and communicate with ghosts uses his ability to scam people until he encounters a malevolent spirit. This film blends horror with dark comedy.

Fact: Directed by Peter Jackson, this film was a precursor to his work on "The Lord of the Rings." Michael J. Fox's character was inspired by Jackson's own experiences with ghosts.

Description: A young boy who communicates with spirits seeks help from a psychologist, leading to a haunting revelation. This film redefined the ghost story genre with its twist ending.

Fact: The film was nominated for six Academy Awards, including Best Picture. The iconic line "I see dead people" became a cultural phenomenon.

Description: Grace, living in a secluded mansion with her two photosensitive children, discovers that they are not alone. This atmospheric film builds tension through its gothic setting and eerie plot twists.

Fact: The film was shot in chronological order to help the child actors understand the plot's progression. It was also one of the highest-grossing Spanish films of all time.

Description: Set during the Spanish Civil War, this film follows an orphan who encounters the ghost of another boy at a remote orphanage. It's a haunting blend of history and horror.

Fact: Directed by Guillermo del Toro, this film shares thematic elements with his later work, "Pan's Labyrinth." It was also his first film to gain international recognition.

Description: A woman returns to her childhood home, now an orphanage, to reopen it, only to uncover dark secrets and ghostly presences. This Spanish film is a masterclass in atmospheric horror.

Fact: The film was Spain's official submission for the Best Foreign Language Film at the Academy Awards. It was also produced by Guillermo del Toro.

Description: Paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren confront a powerful demonic entity in this chilling tale based on true events. It's a modern classic in the horror genre.

Fact: The film was inspired by the real-life case files of Ed and Lorraine Warren. The movie's success spawned a franchise including sequels and spin-offs.

Description: A family's son falls into a coma, revealing a dark secret: his spirit has been taken by a demon. This film introduced a new level of terror with its astral projection theme.

Fact: The film was directed by James Wan, who also directed "The Conjuring." The character of the Lipstick-Face Demon was inspired by a nightmare Wan had as a child.