Movies & Shows Like The Dunwich Horror

Description: A psychological horror that delves into the supernatural, featuring a haunted house with a dark history and the investigation into its mysteries.

Fact: Based on a novel by Richard Matheson, who also wrote the screenplay. The film is known for its eerie atmosphere and minimalistic special effects.

Description: A folk horror film that explores themes of paganism, isolation, and the clash between modernity and ancient beliefs, wrapped in a mystery that slowly unravels.

Fact: The film was heavily edited upon its original release, with some scenes considered lost until a recent restoration. It was shot in sequence, which is rare for films.

Description: A horror film centered around themes of prophecy, the antichrist, and the supernatural, with a slow-building sense of dread and inevitable doom.

Fact: The film's score won an Academy Award. Several eerie accidents occurred during production, leading some to believe the film was cursed.

Description: A visceral horror film that explores themes of obsession, pain, and pleasure, with otherworldly beings and a puzzle box that opens doors to hell.

Fact: Based on Clive Barker's novella 'The Hellbound Heart.' The iconic villain Pinhead was originally a minor character in the story.

Description: A blend of science and supernatural horror, where a group of researchers uncover an ancient evil with apocalyptic implications.

Fact: Part of John Carpenter's Apocalypse Trilogy. The film uses quantum physics as a plot device to explain the supernatural.

Description: A sci-fi horror that merges space exploration with Lovecraftian horror, where a spaceship's experiment leads to encounters with an unspeakable evil.

Fact: The director cited 'The Shining' and 'Solaris' as major influences. The original cut was much longer but was trimmed down due to studio pressure.

Description: A mystery thriller with occult themes, following a rare book dealer's journey into a world of satanic rituals and hidden knowledge.

Fact: Inspired by the novel 'The Club Dumas.' The film features authentic ancient books and manuscripts as props.

Description: A Lovecraftian horror film that delves into ancient gods, cursed towns, and the protagonist's descent into madness.

Fact: Loosely based on H.P. Lovecraft's stories 'Dagon' and 'The Shadow Over Innsmouth.' The film was shot in Spain but set in a fictional New England town.

Description: A horror film that combines psychological terror with monstrous creatures, set in a small town enveloped by a mysterious mist.

Fact: Based on a Stephen King novella. The film's ending differs significantly from the source material and is famously bleak.

Description: A mind-bending horror film that explores time loops, cults, and cosmic horror, with a slow unraveling of the unknown.

Fact: The directors also star in the film. It is a semi-sequel to their earlier film 'Resolution,' with overlapping themes and characters.