10 Horror Films Set in Dormitories

Description: Although not set in a dormitory, this classic horror film captures the essence of being trapped in a haunted house, which can be likened to the feeling of being stuck in a haunted dorm.

Fact: The film was remade in 1999 with a different plot but retained the eerie atmosphere of the original.

Description: Often cited as one of the first slasher films, "Black Christmas" revolves around a series of mysterious phone calls and murders in a sorority house during the Christmas break, making it a chilling holiday horror.

Fact: The film inspired many elements in John Carpenter's "Halloween," including the use of a killer's point-of-view shots.

Description: A group of pledges must spend a night in a haunted mansion, which was once a fraternity house, to be accepted into their fraternity. The mansion's dark history comes to life, making this film a blend of fraternity hazing and supernatural horror.

Fact: The film was shot at the historic Greystone Mansion in Beverly Hills, which has been used in numerous films and TV shows due to its eerie atmosphere.

Description: A group of sorority sisters face a deadly secret from their house's past, making this film a staple in the sorority/dormitory horror subgenre. The tension builds as the past comes back to haunt them in their shared living space.

Fact: The film was remade in 2009 as "Sorority Row," but the original is often praised for its suspenseful atmosphere and the eerie setting of the sorority house.

Description: This film blends psychological horror with a sorority initiation gone wrong, where the protagonist must face her past traumas in the confines of her sorority house, turning the familiar into the frightening.

Fact: The film features a young Daphne Zuniga in her film debut, and it was one of the last films to use the Panavision anamorphic lens before the company switched to spherical lenses.

Description: While not strictly a horror film, "The Roommate" delves into psychological terror as a college freshman becomes entangled with her dangerously obsessive roommate, showcasing the dark side of dorm life.

Fact: The film was loosely inspired by the real-life murder of Kathy Leissner by her roommate Diane Zamora in

Description: A group of sorority sisters are haunted by the ghost of a former member, making this film a blend of supernatural horror and the dynamics of sorority life.

Fact: The film was part of a series of "Sorority" themed horror movies produced for the Lifetime network.

Description: This film is a classic slasher with a dormitory setting, where students are stalked by a mysterious killer during their winter break. It's a perfect example of how isolation in a familiar place can turn terrifying.

Fact: The film was originally titled "Pranks," but was changed to capitalize on the success of "The House That Dripped Blood." It also features a young Jeffrey DeMunn in one of his early roles.

Description: This anthology film includes a segment where a group of college students encounter a witch in their dorm, making it a unique addition to the dormitory horror genre.

Fact: The film was originally conceived as a series of short horror stories to be shown on cable TV but was later released as a feature film.

Description: A modern take on dormitory horror, where a group of students encounter paranormal activities in their new dorm, leading to a terrifying discovery about the building's past.

Fact: This film was released directly to video but has gained a cult following for its effective use of jump scares and atmospheric tension.