Time travel has always been a fascinating concept in cinema, but when it's combined with the eerie elements of horror, it creates a unique blend of suspense, fear, and mind-bending twists. This curated list of 10 time-travel horror films not only promises to send chills down your spine but also offers a thrilling journey through time, where the past, present, and future collide in terrifying ways. Whether you're a fan of psychological horror, supernatural scares, or just love the complexity of time manipulation, these films will keep you on the edge of your seat.

The Time Machine (1960)
Description: This classic adaptation of H.G. Wells' novel introduces us to a time traveler who ventures into the future, only to find a world divided by time and terror. The film's eerie portrayal of the future Morlocks adds a chilling horror element to the time-travel narrative.
Fact: The film was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Special Effects, showcasing the innovative techniques used for its time.


Time After Time (1979)
Description: H.G. Wells himself chases Jack the Ripper through time, from Victorian London to modern-day San Francisco, blending historical horror with time-travel intrigue.
Fact: The film was inspired by a novel by Karl Alexander, and its title was later used for a Cyndi Lauper song.


The Final Countdown (1980)
Description: While not strictly a horror film, this movie involves a modern aircraft carrier being transported back to the day before the attack on Pearl Harbor, creating a tense, time-travel scenario with potential for horror.
Fact: The film was shot on the real USS Nimitz, with the crew members playing themselves in the movie.


The Butterfly Effect (2004)
Description: While not strictly a horror film, its exploration of time travel's unintended consequences and the psychological torment it brings to the protagonist makes it a chilling watch.
Fact: The film had multiple endings, with the theatrical release being the most popular among fans.


Primer (2004)
Description: This low-budget indie film delves into the complexities of time travel, where two engineers accidentally create a time machine, leading to paranoia and a descent into madness.
Fact: The film was made for just $7,000, with the director Shane Carruth also starring in the lead role.


Timecrimes (2007)
Description: A Spanish film that delves into the horror of time loops, where a man's simple curiosity leads him into a nightmarish cycle of events involving a mysterious woman and a sinister figure.
Fact: The film was shot in just 15 days, with the director Nacho Vigalondo also playing a key role in the movie.


Triangle (2009)
Description: This psychological horror film explores the concept of time loops on a seemingly endless sea voyage, where a woman finds herself trapped in a horrifying cycle aboard a ghost ship.
Fact: The film's ending has been widely debated, leaving viewers to ponder the true nature of the time loop.


Predestination (2014)
Description: This mind-bending film involves time travel, identity, and a temporal agent's mission that spirals into a dark, existential horror as he confronts his own past and future.
Fact: The film is based on the short story "All You Zombies" by Robert A. Heinlein, known for its complex time-travel paradoxes.


Time Lapse (2014)
Description: A group of friends discovers a machine that takes pictures of the future, leading them into a web of paranoia, murder, and time manipulation with horrifying consequences.
Fact: The film was shot in just 15 days, with the director Bradley King also serving as the cinematographer.


The Jacket (2005)
Description: A Gulf War veteran experiences time travel through experimental treatments, leading him into a terrifying future where he must solve his own murder to change the past.
Fact: Adrien Brody lost 25 pounds for his role to portray the physical and mental deterioration of his character.
