Horror Movies Where Gifts Turn Deadly

Description: After waking from a coma, a schoolteacher receives the "gift" of psychic abilities, which leads him to foresee disasters and murders. This film, while not strictly about gifts, deals with the curse of unwanted knowledge.

Fact: The movie is based on Stephen King's novel of the same name, and Christopher Walken's performance was critically acclaimed.

Description: A woman living in a secluded mansion with her photosensitive children receives a gift of new servants, but their arrival brings with it eerie occurrences and the revelation of a chilling truth.

Fact: The film was shot entirely in Spain, despite its setting being in the Channel Islands.

Description: A cursed videotape that kills its viewer seven days after watching becomes a deadly gift passed from person to person. The film delves into urban legends and the terror of inevitable death.

Fact: The film is an American remake of the Japanese horror film "Ringu," which itself was based on a novel.

Description: In this psychological thriller, a mysterious box arrives at a couple's doorstep with a chilling proposition: push the button inside and receive a million dollars, but someone you don't know will die. The film explores the moral dilemmas and consequences of accepting such a gift.

Fact: The film is based on Richard Matheson's short story "Button, Button," which was also adapted into an episode of "The Twilight Zone."

Description: A hospice nurse inherits a key that unlocks the dark secrets of an old mansion, revealing a sinister gift of voodoo magic and possession. The film explores the horror of losing one's identity.

Fact: The film was shot in New Orleans, adding an authentic Southern Gothic atmosphere to the story.

Description: A burglar breaks into a house only to find himself trapped with a family by a sadistic killer who leaves behind "gifts" of horror. The film focuses on the terror of being hunted and the macabre nature of the killer's traps.

Fact: The film was originally intended as a prequel to "Saw," but it evolved into its own unique horror franchise.

Description: A children's book, "The Babadook," becomes a gift of terror for a single mother and her son when the creature from the book starts haunting their lives. The film explores grief, fear, and the darkness within.

Fact: The film was initially banned in some countries for its intense psychological horror themes.

Description: While not directly about gifts, this film features a mysterious corpse that arrives at a morgue, which turns out to be a gift of horror for the pathologists. The autopsy reveals supernatural secrets that unleash terror.

Fact: The film was praised for its unique premise and the chilling performance of Olwen Catherine Kelly as Jane Doe.

Description: A young married couple's lives are turned upside down when an anonymous gift-giver starts sending them increasingly personal and disturbing presents. The film delves into the psychological horror of unwanted attention and the fear of the unknown.

Fact: The film was directed by Joel Edgerton, who also stars in the movie, showcasing his versatility as both an actor and a filmmaker.

Description: An American nurse in Japan encounters a curse that manifests as a ghostly presence, which becomes a gift of terror to all who enter the house. The film explores the concept of a curse that spreads like a virus.

Fact: The film was a remake of the Japanese film "Ju-on: The Grudge," which was also directed by Takashi Shimizu.