If you're a fan of the dark, twisted horror of 'Wishmaster' (1997), you're in for a treat. This article explores 10 chilling movies and shows that capture the same eerie atmosphere, supernatural terror, and nightmarish storytelling. Whether you crave more demonic entities, cursed artifacts, or sinister wishes gone wrong, these picks will satisfy your horror cravings.

Phantasm (1979)
Description: A surreal and dreamlike horror film with bizarre visuals, otherworldly villains, and a plot that blurs the line between reality and nightmare.
Fact: The iconic silver sphere was inspired by a dream director Don Coscarelli had. The Tall Man's eerie voice was achieved by slowing down actor Angus Scrimm's dialogue.


The Beyond (1981)
Description: A surreal and gory horror film that creates a nightmarish atmosphere, featuring grotesque imagery and a plot that descends into madness.
Fact: The film was banned in several countries due to its extreme violence. Director Lucio Fulci considered it his personal favorite among his works.


The Gate (1987)
Description: A supernatural horror that combines childhood fears with demonic invasion, featuring impressive practical effects and a dark fantasy atmosphere.
Fact: The miniature work was done by the same team that worked on 'Ghostbusters.' The film was one of the first to use a Steadicam for point-of-view shots of the tiny demons.


Hellraiser (1987)
Description: A dark and visceral horror film that delves into themes of forbidden desires and supernatural punishment, featuring grotesque creatures and a nightmarish atmosphere.
Fact: The iconic villain Pinhead was originally a minor character in the script, but his popularity led to a larger role in the franchise. The film was based on Clive Barker's novella 'The Hellbound Heart.'


Prince of Darkness (1987)
Description: A cerebral horror film that blends science and religion, featuring apocalyptic themes, eerie transmissions, and a malevolent ancient force.
Fact: The film was part of John Carpenter's 'Apocalypse Trilogy.' The unsettling electronic score was created using unusual synthesizer techniques.


Nightbreed (1990)
Description: A dark fantasy horror that explores a hidden world of monstrous outcasts, blending grotesque creature designs with themes of identity and persecution.
Fact: Clive Barker originally envisioned the film as the first part of a trilogy. The extensive makeup effects required over 100 different creature designs.


Candyman (1992)
Description: A chilling urban legend horror that blends psychological terror with supernatural elements, exploring themes of myth, revenge, and the power of belief.
Fact: The film's setting, the Cabrini-Green housing projects, was a real location in Chicago. Tony Todd's voice was digitally altered to create Candyman's haunting whisper.


Event Horizon (1997)
Description: A sci-fi horror that combines space exploration with Lovecraftian terror, featuring disturbing visions of hell and psychological disintegration.
Fact: The original cut was over 130 minutes long before being trimmed by the studio. The film's production design influenced later sci-fi horror like 'Dead Space.'


The Ninth Gate (1999)
Description: A supernatural thriller about rare books and occult mysteries, featuring a protagonist drawn into a dangerous world of demonic forces.
Fact: Roman Polanski personally selected all the antique books used as props. The film's ending was deliberately ambiguous to spark debate among viewers.


The Cell (2000)
Description: A visually stunning psychological horror that delves into a serial killer's twisted mind, featuring surreal dreamscapes and disturbing imagery.
Fact: The film's elaborate costumes were designed by the same team that worked on 'The Matrix.' Some sets were built at 3/4 scale to enhance the dreamlike quality.
