If you loved the chilling found-footage horror of #Horror (2015), you're in for a treat. This article explores 10 similarly unsettling movies and shows that deliver eerie atmospheres, psychological terror, and social media-fueled dread. Whether you're a fan of dark satire or raw horror, these picks will keep you on edge.

The Others (2001)
Description: A gothic horror story with a twist ending, focusing on a mother and her children living in a secluded house with eerie occurrences.
Fact: The Others was one of the first major studio films to be shot entirely in Spain.


The Ring (2002)
Description: A cursed videotape brings death to those who watch it, blending supernatural horror with a detective-style narrative.
Fact: The Ring's iconic scene of the girl crawling out of the TV was achieved using a combination of practical effects and CGI.


The Descent (2005)
Description: A survival horror film set in a cave system, where a group of women encounter terrifying creatures and their own psychological breakdowns.
Fact: The Descent was filmed in a real cave system, adding to the authenticity and claustrophobic feel of the movie.


The Conjuring (2013)
Description: Focuses on paranormal investigations and haunted houses, with a strong emphasis on atmosphere and jump scares.
Fact: The Conjuring is based on the real-life case files of Ed and Lorraine Warren, famous paranormal investigators.


Sinister (2012)
Description: Combines found footage with traditional horror storytelling, centering on a writer uncovering dark secrets that threaten his family.
Fact: Sinister's soundtrack includes unsettling music and sounds that were specifically designed to induce fear in the audience.


The Babadook (2014)
Description: Explores psychological horror through the lens of grief and maternal struggle, blending supernatural elements with deep emotional trauma.
Fact: The Babadook was initially rejected by several film festivals before gaining critical acclaim and becoming a cult classic.


Oculus (2013)
Description: Revolves around a haunted mirror that manipulates reality, blending psychological horror with supernatural elements.
Fact: Oculus was originally a short film before being expanded into a feature-length movie.


The Autopsy of Jane Doe (2016)
Description: A claustrophobic horror film set in a morgue, where the mystery of an unidentified corpse leads to terrifying revelations.
Fact: The film was shot in just 18 days, with much of the action confined to a single location to heighten the tension.


A Quiet Place (2018)
Description: Uses silence as a key element of horror, with a family forced to live in near-total silence to avoid deadly creatures.
Fact: The film's script was only 67 pages long, much shorter than the average screenplay, due to its minimal dialogue.


Hereditary (2018)
Description: Delves into family trauma and inherited curses, using slow-building tension and disturbing imagery to create a sense of dread.
Fact: Hereditary features one of the most shocking and talked-about scenes in modern horror involving a telephone pole.
