10 Movies Like The New Daughter (2009)

Description: A masterful blend of supernatural horror and emotional drama, featuring a child who communicates with the dead and a narrative that builds to a shocking revelation.

Fact: The iconic line 'I see dead people' was improvised by child actor Haley Joel Osment. The film was nominated for six Academy Awards, including Best Picture.

Description: A gothic horror story with a slow-burning tension and a twist ending, focusing on a mother protecting her children in a secluded house filled with eerie occurrences.

Fact: The film was shot almost entirely on location in Spain, and its atmospheric setting plays a crucial role in building suspense. It was a critical and commercial success, earning numerous awards.

Description: A horror film centered around a cursed videotape and the race against time to uncover its mystery, with a strong emphasis on atmospheric tension and psychological fear.

Fact: The film's success helped popularize J-horror remakes in Hollywood. The creepy visuals of Samara crawling out of the TV became an iconic horror moment.

Description: A supernatural horror film that explores the bond between a mother and child amidst eerie, water-themed hauntings, emphasizing isolation and psychological dread.

Fact: The film is a remake of the 2002 Japanese horror movie of the same name. The apartment building used in the film was later demolished, adding to its eerie legacy.

Description: A supernatural horror film featuring a vengeful ghost and a curse that spreads like a virus, with a non-linear narrative that heightens the sense of dread.

Fact: The film is a remake of the Japanese movie 'Ju-On: The Grudge.' The ghost Kayako's croaking sound was created by recording the director's own voice and distorting it.

Description: A haunting psychological horror film that explores themes of grief, loss, and the supernatural, with a strong focus on a parent's desperate search for a missing child.

Fact: The film was produced by Guillermo del Toro, who also served as a creative consultant. It won seven Goya Awards, including Best New Director for J.A. Bayona.

Description: A supernatural horror film based on real-life paranormal investigators, featuring a family haunted by a malevolent presence in their new home.

Fact: The film is part of the Conjuring Universe, which has spawned multiple spin-offs. The real-life Perron family, whose story inspired the film, reported that strange occurrences continued even after filming ended.

Description: A found-footage horror film that delves into the disturbing discovery of a family's dark secrets, blending supernatural elements with psychological terror.

Fact: The creepy home videos featured in the film were inspired by real snuff films. The movie's soundtrack includes unsettling noises made by a band called Boards of Canada.

Description: A chilling tale blending supernatural horror with deep emotional undertones, centered around children who form a bond with a mysterious entity after a traumatic event.

Fact: The film is based on a short film of the same name, which was also directed by Andy Muschietti. The creature design was inspired by Japanese horror aesthetics.

Description: A psychological horror film that delves into themes of grief, mental illness, and the terrifying manifestations of unresolved trauma, particularly through the lens of motherhood.

Fact: The Babadook monster became an unlikely LGBTQ+ icon after fans reinterpreted the creature as a symbol of repressed identity. The film was shot in just 30 days.