Fantasy Films About Haunted Houses

Description: This classic film explores the psychological effects of a haunted house on its inhabitants, blending horror with elements of fantasy through its eerie atmosphere.

Fact: The film was based on Shirley Jackson's novel "The Haunting of Hill House." It was remade in 1999 with a different approach to the story.

Description: A group of researchers investigates a notorious haunted house to prove or disprove the existence of life after death, encountering more than they bargained for.

Fact: The film is based on the novel "Hell House" by Richard Matheson, who also wrote the screenplay.

Description: A quirky couple of ghosts hire a mischievous bio-exorcist to scare away the new owners of their beloved home, leading to a fantastical adventure.

Fact: The character of Beetlejuice was originally much darker in the script, but Tim Burton decided to make him more comedic.

Description: A friendly ghost helps a young girl and her father, who are trying to rid their new home of its spectral inhabitants.

Fact: The CGI used for Casper was groundbreaking at the time, making him one of the first fully CGI characters in a feature film.

Description: A man who can see and communicate with ghosts uses his abilities to scam people, but gets entangled in a real haunting with a dark twist.

Fact: Peter Jackson directed this film between his work on "Heavenly Creatures" and "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy.

Description: A gothic ghost story where a woman living in a secluded mansion with her photosensitive children discovers that they are not alone in the house.

Fact: The film was shot in Spain, but set in the Channel Islands, creating an eerie, isolated atmosphere.

Description: A family moves into a house that was once a funeral home, only to discover it's haunted by spirits with unfinished business.

Fact: The film is loosely based on the real-life experiences of the Snedeker family, though many details were changed for the movie.

Description: A young lawyer travels to a remote village where he discovers a vengeful ghost haunting a decrepit mansion, leading to chilling consequences.

Fact: The film is based on Susan Hill's 1983 novel of the same name, and it was Daniel Radcliffe's first major role post-Harry Potter.

Description: A young orphan discovers a world of magic in his uncle's old mansion, where a clock hidden within the walls could end the world.

Fact: The film is based on the 1973 novel by John Bellairs, marking a rare adaptation of his work.

Description: An American family moves into a British mansion, unaware that it's haunted by a ghost who has been cursed for centuries.

Fact: This film is one of several adaptations of Oscar Wilde's famous short story.