If you're a fan of horror movies that leave you with more questions than answers, this collection is for you. These films are renowned for their open-ended finales, which not only enhance the horror experience but also invite viewers to ponder over the fate of the characters long after the credits roll. Here are ten spine-chilling movies that will keep you up at night, wondering what truly happened.

The Vanishing (1988)
Description: This Dutch psychological thriller follows a man whose girlfriend disappears at a rest stop. The film's ending is as chilling as it is ambiguous, leaving viewers to decide the fate of the characters.
Fact: The film was remade in Hollywood in 1993 with Kiefer Sutherland, but the original is often considered superior for its subtlety and ambiguity.


The Blair Witch Project (1999)
Description: This found footage horror film leaves the fate of the filmmakers up to interpretation, with the final scene being one of the most debated endings in horror cinema.
Fact: The film was made on a budget of just $60,000 and went on to earn over $248 million worldwide.


The Others (2001)
Description: Nicole Kidman stars in this eerie tale where the ending reveals a twist that leaves the audience pondering the true nature of the characters' existence.
Fact: The film was shot in Spain, but set in the Channel Islands, and it was nominated for several awards, including a BAFTA for Best Film.


Session 9 (2001)
Description: This psychological horror about asbestos cleaners in an abandoned asylum ends with a twist that leaves the audience questioning the reality of the events.
Fact: The film was shot in the Danvers State Hospital, which was known for its history of patient abuse and neglect.


The Descent (2005)
Description: After a cave exploration goes wrong, the film's ending in the UK version leaves viewers with an ambiguous fate for the protagonist, Juno.
Fact: The film has two different endings; the US version provides a more definitive conclusion.


The Orphanage (2007)
Description: This Spanish horror film about a woman who returns to her childhood home, now an orphanage, ends with a conclusion that is both beautiful and unsettlingly vague.
Fact: The film was produced by Guillermo del Toro, who also contributed to the story.


The House of the Devil (2009)
Description: A homage to '80s horror, this film's ending is both shocking and ambiguous, leaving viewers to piece together the fate of the protagonist.
Fact: The film was shot on 16mm film to give it an authentic '80s feel, and it was made with a very limited budget.


The Babadook (2014)
Description: This Australian horror film about a widow and her son dealing with a mysterious book leaves viewers questioning whether the Babadook is real or a manifestation of grief.
Fact: The film has been interpreted as an allegory for grief and depression, with the monster representing these emotions.


The Invitation (2015)
Description: A dinner party turns into a psychological horror as the host's intentions become increasingly unclear. The film ends on a note that leaves you questioning the reality of the events.
Fact: The film was shot in one location, a house in Los Angeles, to create an intense, claustrophobic atmosphere.


The Witch (2015)
Description: Set in 1630s New England, this film's ending is both haunting and ambiguous, leaving the fate of the family and the nature of the witch open to interpretation.
Fact: The film uses authentic 17th-century English dialogue, making it one of the most linguistically accurate period pieces.
