10 Movies & Shows Like Invitation to Hell

Description: A psychological horror film that masterfully builds tension around themes of paranoia, satanic cults, and the fear of the unknown, with a focus on maternal horror.

Fact: The film was shot in the same New York apartment building where the novel's author, Ira Levin, lived. Mia Farrow's iconic pixie cut was done without her consent during filming.

Description: A landmark horror film that deals with demonic possession, faith, and the battle between good and evil, featuring some of the most iconic and terrifying scenes in cinema history.

Fact: The film was banned in several countries upon release due to its graphic content. The infamous pea soup scene used a mixture of split pea soup and oatmeal to achieve its effect.

Description: A classic horror film that explores the antichrist mythos, featuring a child who may be the embodiment of evil and the gradual unraveling of those around him.

Fact: The film's release date was deliberately chosen as 6/6/1976 to coincide with its themes. Several eerie accidents occurred during production, leading some to believe the film was cursed.

Description: A neo-noir horror film that blends detective mystery with supernatural elements, featuring a protagonist who uncovers a dark and twisted conspiracy involving the occult.

Fact: The film was initially given an X rating due to its graphic content but was later edited to secure an R rating. The twist ending was kept tightly under wraps during production.

Description: A darkly comedic horror film that delves into themes of female empowerment, seduction, and the supernatural, with a charismatic antagonist who may or may not be the devil himself.

Fact: The film was originally intended to be a much darker horror movie but was reworked into a dark comedy. The cherry pit-spitting scene was improvised by Jack Nicholson.

Description: A psychological thriller that explores themes of temptation, corruption, and the supernatural, with a strong emphasis on moral dilemmas and the presence of evil in human form.

Fact: The film's iconic ending was reshot after test audiences found the original too bleak. The movie's production design heavily features red and black to symbolize hell and corruption.

Description: A mystery thriller centered around rare books and occult rituals, featuring a protagonist who becomes entangled in a dangerous quest with supernatural undertones.

Fact: The film is loosely based on the novel 'The Club Dumas' by Arturo Pérez-Reverte. Roman Polanski insisted on using practical effects rather than CGI for the supernatural elements.

Description: A supernatural horror film that explores religious themes, possession, and the unexplained phenomena of stigmata, blending psychological terror with spiritual mystery.

Fact: The film's soundtrack features music by Billy Corgan of The Smashing Pumpkins. The stigmata effects were created using a combination of makeup and digital effects.

Description: An action-horror film set against a millennial apocalypse, featuring a battle between good and evil with the devil as a central antagonist.

Fact: Arnold Schwarzenegger took the role to break away from his typical action-hero persona. The film's release was timed to capitalize on Y2K fears.

Description: A supernatural action film that delves into themes of exorcism, demonology, and the afterlife, with a protagonist who acts as a mediator between heaven and hell.

Fact: The film is based on the DC Comics series 'Hellblazer.' Keanu Reeves performed many of his own stunts, including the underwater sequences.