10 Mystical Horror Films About Cursed Families

Description: A classic tale of a group of people invited to spend time in a haunted house to study paranormal activity. The house has a dark history involving a family curse that manifests in terrifying ways.

Fact: The film was directed by Robert Wise, who also directed "The Sound of Music," showcasing his versatility in genres.

Description: Based on a true story, this film follows a family who moves into a house where a mass murder took place, only to find themselves plagued by supernatural occurrences linked to the house's dark past.

Fact: The film was inspired by the Lutz family's claims of paranormal activity in their home, which they left after 28 days.

Description: Set in post-World War II, this film tells the story of a woman who lives in a darkened old house with her photosensitive children, only to discover that they might not be the only ones living there. The film's twist ending reveals a family curse of sorts.

Fact: The film was shot in Spain, with the house being a real location, adding to the authenticity of the setting.

Description: A hospice nurse working in a spooky New Orleans mansion discovers a hoodoo plot involving a family curse. The film explores themes of voodoo, magic, and the dark secrets of a family's past.

Fact: The film was shot on location in New Orleans, making use of the city's rich history and folklore to enhance its eerie atmosphere.

Description: A woman returns to her childhood home, now an orphanage, to reopen it. However, she soon encounters the spirits of the children who once lived there, revealing a dark secret about her own family.

Fact: The film was Spain's official selection for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film in

Description: A college student takes a babysitting job in a remote house, only to find herself entangled in a satanic ritual that has been passed down through generations.

Fact: The film was shot on 16mm film to give it an authentic 1980s feel, despite being made in the 2000s.

Description: A young lawyer travels to a remote village where he discovers the vengeful ghost of a scorned woman who haunts the locals, particularly targeting children. The curse affects his own family as well.

Fact: This film is based on Susan Hill's 1983 novel of the same name and was adapted into a stage play before being made into a movie.

Description: Set in 1630s New England, a family is torn apart by dark forces after being banished from their Puritan plantation. The film explores themes of witchcraft, family curses, and the supernatural.

Fact: The film was shot in a remote location in Canada to capture the isolation and historical accuracy of the setting.

Description: A social worker and her children are terrorized by the ghost of La Llorona, a weeping woman who drowned her children and now seeks to replace them with other children, including those from the cursed family she encounters.

Fact: The film is part of "The Conjuring Universe," expanding on the lore of supernatural entities within that franchise.

Description: This American remake of the Japanese horror film "Ju-on" follows an American nurse living in Tokyo who encounters a curse that affects anyone who enters a particular house. The curse, born from a tragic event, spreads like a virus, claiming victims across generations.

Fact: The film was directed by Takashi Shimizu, who also directed the original Japanese version. It was the first film in the "Grudge" series to be released in English.