Horror Movies That Mess With Your Mind

Description: This cult classic features a scientist who keeps his fiancée's brain alive after a car accident, leading to a series of horrific events. It's a campy but chilling look at the consequences of tampering with the brain.

Fact: The film was originally titled 'The Black Door' and was later re-titled for its exploitation of the brain theme.

Description: This film focuses on individuals with telepathic and telekinetic abilities, known as scanners, who are hunted by a corporation. The mind control and psychic warfare elements make it a standout in horror cinema.

Fact: The iconic head explosion scene was achieved with a combination of practical effects and a sheep's head.

Description: After waking from a coma, a schoolteacher discovers he can see the future through touch, leading to a psychological horror as he grapples with his visions.

Fact: Based on Stephen King's novel, the film was directed by David Cronenberg, known for his body horror themes.

Description: In this psychological thriller, a therapist enters the mind of a comatose serial killer to find his latest victim. The film's exploration of the subconscious mind makes it a perfect fit for this list.

Fact: Jennifer Lopez was nominated for a Saturn Award for Best Actress for her role in this film. The movie was also noted for its groundbreaking visual effects.

Description: While not strictly a horror, 'Inception' delves into the concept of dreams within dreams, exploring the manipulation of the human mind, which can be terrifying in its own right.

Fact: The film was nominated for eight Academy Awards, winning four, including Best Cinematography and Best Visual Effects.

Description: Two coroners performing an autopsy on an unidentified woman uncover supernatural secrets hidden within her body, leading to a terrifying night of discovery.

Fact: The film was praised for its suspenseful build-up and the chilling performance of Olwen Catherine Kelly as Jane Doe.

Description: While not directly about the brain, the film deals with demonic possession and the psychological horror of a detective investigating a series of murders linked to a patient in a psychiatric hospital.

Fact: The film was directed by William Peter Blatty, who also wrote the original novel 'The Exorcist'.

Description: A bizarre horror-comedy where a TV station's brainwashing experiment goes awry, leading to a series of grotesque and humorous events.

Fact: The film was directed by Edward Hunt and features a unique blend of horror and dark comedy.

Description: A Gulf War veteran suffering from amnesia undergoes experimental treatments that send him into the future, exploring themes of memory, time, and the mind's capacity for trauma.

Fact: Adrien Brody stars in this film, which also features Keira Knightley and Kris Kristofferson.

Description: A group of people with telekinetic abilities are hunted by a government agency. The film's focus on mental powers and the fear of losing control over one's mind adds to its horror appeal.

Fact: The film was directed by Joe Begos, who also directed the horror film 'Bliss'.