If you enjoyed the gripping survival thriller 'One Remains' (2019), you're likely craving more intense, high-stakes stories. This article explores 10 movies and shows that deliver similar suspense, isolation, and psychological tension. Whether you loved the film's relentless pacing or its harrowing premise, these picks will keep you on the edge of your seat.
The Sixth Sense (1999)
Description: A psychological horror-thriller known for its twist ending, exploring themes of communication with the dead and unresolved trauma.
Fact: The famous line "I see dead people" was ranked as one of the greatest movie quotes by AFI. The film was nominated for 6 Academy Awards.
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The Others (2001)
Description: A gothic horror film that relies on atmosphere and slow-building tension, centered around a family experiencing eerie phenomena in their isolated home.
Fact: The film was shot entirely in Spain, despite its setting in the Channel Islands. It won 8 Goya Awards, including Best Film.
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The Orphanage (2007)
Description: A Spanish horror film that combines ghost story elements with a mother's desperate search for her missing child, featuring emotional depth and atmospheric scares.
Fact: Guillermo del Toro served as executive producer. The film won 7 Goya Awards, including Best New Director for J.A. Bayona.
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Paranormal Activity (2007)
Description: A pioneering found-footage horror film that uses subtle, realistic scares and the fear of the unseen to create tension in a domestic setting.
Fact: The film was made for just $15,000 but grossed over $193 million worldwide. Many of the scares were improvised based on the actors' genuine reactions.
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The Conjuring (2013)
Description: A supernatural horror film based on real-life paranormal investigators, featuring haunted house tropes and intense, jump-scare filled sequences.
Fact: The film is part of the Conjuring Universe, which has spawned multiple spin-offs. It was the first horror film to have its opening at the Museum of Modern Art in New York.
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Sinister (2012)
Description: A found-footage style horror film about a true crime writer uncovering disturbing home movies that lead to supernatural consequences.
Fact: The creepy soundtrack includes reversed recordings of songs from Disney movies. The film's villain, Bughuul, was inspired by Mesopotamian mythology.
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The Babadook (2014)
Description: A psychological horror film that uses a monster metaphor to represent depression and grief, featuring a tense mother-son relationship and creeping dread.
Fact: The Babadook book featured in the film was actually created by the art department and has since been published as a real children's book. The film gained a cult following after being embraced by the LGBTQ+ community.
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The Autopsy of Jane Doe (2016)
Description: A claustrophobic horror film set primarily in a morgue, where a father-son autopsy team uncover increasingly disturbing secrets about an unidentified corpse.
Fact: The film was shot in just 18 days. The titular character's body was played by a contortionist who had to remain completely still for hours during filming.
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The Haunting of Hill House (2018)
Description: A psychological horror series that delves into family trauma and supernatural occurrences within a haunted house, blending emotional depth with chilling scares.
Fact: The series features hidden ghosts in many scenes, which viewers often miss on first watch. It was praised for its long, unbroken takes in certain episodes.
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Hereditary (2018)
Description: A deeply unsettling horror film that explores grief, mental illness, and familial curses, with a focus on psychological terror and disturbing imagery.
Fact: The miniature models seen in the film were actually built by the protagonist actress in real life. It was A24's highest-grossing film worldwide at the time of release.
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