Top 10 Horror Films About Greed

Description: After moving into a house with a tragic past, a family experiences paranormal phenomena, driven by the greed for a new beginning and the allure of a bargain-priced home. The film showcases how greed can blind one to the dangers lurking within.

Fact: The film is based on the alleged real-life haunting of the Lutz family, though the events have been widely disputed. The iconic house has become synonymous with horror.

Description: A woman living in a secluded mansion with her photosensitive children uncovers a chilling truth about her home, driven by her own greed for solitude and control over her environment.

Fact: The film was shot entirely in Spain, despite its English setting, and was a major box office success in Europe.

Description: A young hospice nurse takes a job at an old plantation house, where she discovers a dark secret tied to the family's greed for eternal life. The film explores how the desire for power and immortality can lead to horrifying consequences.

Fact: The film was shot in New Orleans, utilizing many historic locations. The voodoo rituals depicted are based on real practices, adding authenticity to the horror.

Description: While not directly about greed, the film touches on the theme through the exploitation of a young woman's suffering for personal gain, leading to a terrifying ordeal.

Fact: The film is inspired by the real-life case of Anneliese Michel, whose exorcism and subsequent death caused a legal and religious controversy.

Description: A group of friends go on a caving trip, but their adventure turns into a nightmare when they encounter creatures driven by a primal greed for survival. The film explores how greed for thrill and adventure can lead to dire consequences.

Fact: The film was shot in a real cave system in Scotland, adding to the claustrophobic atmosphere. The creatures were designed to evoke primal fear.

Description: A woman returns to her childhood home, now an orphanage, to open a home for special needs children, but her greed for a perfect family life leads to a haunting encounter with the past.

Fact: This Spanish film was the debut feature of director J.A. Bayona, who later directed "Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom."

Description: A family moves into a house with a dark history, only to find out it was once a funeral home where seances were performed. The greed for communication with the dead leads to a haunting that threatens their lives.

Fact: The film is loosely based on a true story, though many details were changed for dramatic effect. The house used in the film was actually a set built on a soundstage.

Description: After being released from a mental institution, a young woman returns home to find her mother's death was not an accident but tied to her stepmother's greed for her father's wealth.

Fact: This film is a remake of the 2003 South Korean horror film "A Tale of Two Sisters," which itself was inspired by a Korean folk tale.

Description: A lawyer travels to a remote village to settle the affairs of a deceased client, only to encounter a vengeful spirit whose wrath is tied to the greed and neglect of the villagers.

Fact: The film is based on Susan Hill's novel of the same name, which has been adapted into a successful stage play as well.

Description: A curse born from a murder fueled by jealousy and greed haunts a house, affecting all who enter. The film illustrates how the desire for revenge can manifest in horrifying ways.

Fact: The American remake was directed by Takashi Shimizu, who also directed the original Japanese version, ensuring cultural authenticity in the horror elements.