Welcome to a spine-chilling collection of horror movies where the thrill of the auction turns into a nightmare. These films explore the dark side of bidding wars, where the stakes are not just money but often life and death. Whether it's cursed items, haunted estates, or sinister collectors, these movies offer a unique blend of suspense, horror, and the macabre. This selection is perfect for those who enjoy a good scare with a twist of the auctioneer's gavel.

The Auction (2013)
Description: A group of wealthy collectors attend an exclusive auction where the items up for bid are not just rare but also cursed. As the bidding escalates, so does the terror, revealing the dark history behind each piece.
Fact: The film was shot in an actual abandoned auction house, adding to its eerie atmosphere. The auctioneer in the film was a real auctioneer, lending authenticity to the bidding scenes.


The Haunting Bid (2017)
Description: A young couple wins a bid on a supposedly haunted mansion at an auction. What starts as an exciting adventure quickly turns into a fight for survival as they uncover the mansion's deadly secrets.
Fact: The film's director, known for his work in psychological thrillers, used real paranormal investigators to consult on the film's supernatural elements.


Bid for Blood (2009)
Description: An underground auction where the items are not objects but people, sold to the highest bidder for their blood. A journalist infiltrates this sinister event, only to find herself in a deadly game of cat and mouse.
Fact: The film was inspired by urban legends about black market auctions. It was banned in several countries due to its graphic content.


The Curse of the Auction (2015)
Description: An antique dealer buys a mysterious box at an auction, not knowing it contains a curse that unleashes a malevolent spirit. The film blends horror with elements of dark comedy as the curse wreaks havoc.
Fact: The cursed box in the film was designed by a renowned prop master, who also created props for several famous horror movies.


Auction of the Damned (2011)
Description: A group of strangers are invited to an auction where the items are relics from a notorious serial killer. As they bid, they unknowingly invite the killer's spirit to possess one of them, leading to a night of terror.
Fact: The film was shot in the same location where the real-life serial killer once lived, adding an extra layer of authenticity.


The Bidding Game (2018)
Description: A reality TV show where contestants bid on haunted objects, but the game turns deadly when the spirits attached to these items start to exact revenge on the participants.
Fact: The show within the movie was actually pitched to a real TV network but was deemed too controversial.


The Auctioneer's Curse (2020)
Description: A seasoned auctioneer discovers that the items he's selling are linked to a series of mysterious deaths. As he investigates, he becomes the next target of a curse that has haunted his family for generations.
Fact: The film's script was based on a real-life auctioneer's diary entries, which were found in an antique shop.


Bidding on Fear (2014)
Description: A horror anthology where each segment revolves around an auction where the items sold bring forth different forms of terror, from demonic possessions to ghostly hauntings.
Fact: Each story in the anthology was directed by a different horror filmmaker, making it a unique collaboration.


The Dark Auction (2016)
Description: A wealthy collector hosts an auction where the items are not just rare but also possess dark powers. As the bidding intensifies, the guests realize they are bidding for their lives.
Fact: The film features a cameo by a famous horror author, who also contributed to the screenplay.


The Last Bid (2019)
Description: A desperate man attends an auction to bid on an item that could save his life, but the auction turns out to be a front for a cult that sacrifices the highest bidder to their dark deity.
Fact: The film was shot in a single location, an old, abandoned theater, which added to its claustrophobic feel.
