Are you ready to delve into the mysterious and often chilling world of disappearances within the confines of haunted houses? This curated list of 10 films will take you on a journey through eerie settings where people vanish without a trace. From classic ghost stories to modern psychological thrillers, these movies will keep you on the edge of your seat, pondering the unknown. Whether you're a fan of the supernatural or just love a good mystery, this collection promises to captivate and perhaps even haunt your thoughts long after the credits roll.

The Haunting (1963)
Description: A group of people with paranormal experiences are invited to stay in a supposedly haunted mansion. As they explore, they encounter inexplicable events, leading to mysterious disappearances and psychological terror.
Fact: The film is based on Shirley Jackson's novel "The Haunting of Hill House." It's considered one of the best haunted house films ever made.


The Amityville Horror (1979)
Description: Based on a true story, this film follows a family who moves into a house where a brutal murder took place. They soon experience supernatural events, including the disappearance of a priest who comes to bless the house.
Fact: The film was inspired by the Lutz family's claims of paranormal activity in their home. The house's iconic windows resemble eyes, adding to its eerie reputation.


The Others (2001)
Description: In this atmospheric thriller, a woman living in a secluded mansion with her two photosensitive children starts to believe that their home is haunted. The film's twist ending reveals a chilling truth about the disappearances within the house.
Fact: The film was shot in chronological order to capture the genuine reactions of the child actors. It was also nominated for Best Art Direction at the Academy Awards.


The Others (2001)
Description: In this atmospheric thriller, a woman living in a secluded mansion with her two photosensitive children starts to believe that their home is haunted. The film's twist ending reveals a chilling truth about the disappearances within the house.
Fact: The film was shot in chronological order to capture the genuine reactions of the child actors. It was also nominated for Best Art Direction at the Academy Awards.


The Skeleton Key (2005)
Description: A hospice nurse starts working in a plantation home where she discovers a room filled with hoodoo artifacts. As she delves deeper, she finds herself in a situation where people start to vanish or change in mysterious ways.
Fact: The film was shot in New Orleans, utilizing the city's rich history of voodoo and hoodoo practices.


The Orphanage (2007)
Description: A woman returns to her childhood home, now an orphanage, to reopen it. However, her son disappears, leading her to uncover the dark secrets of the house and its past inhabitants.
Fact: The film was Spain's official submission to the 80th Academy Awards for Best Foreign Language Film.


The Haunting in Connecticut (2009)
Description: A family moves into a house that was once a funeral home, only to discover it's haunted. The son, who is battling cancer, starts to see spirits, leading to a series of mysterious disappearances and supernatural events.
Fact: The film is loosely based on the Snedeker family's claims of paranormal activity in their home.


The Woman in Black (2012)
Description: A young lawyer travels to a remote village to settle the affairs of a deceased client, only to find himself in a haunted house where children vanish under mysterious circumstances.
Fact: The film is based on Susan Hill's novel of the same name and was remade from a 1989 TV movie.


The House at the End of Time (2013)
Description: A woman is sentenced to 30 years in prison for the murder of her husband and son. Upon her release, she returns to the house where the tragedy occurred, only to find herself trapped in a time loop, trying to prevent the disappearances.
Fact: This Venezuelan film was the highest-grossing film in its country's history at the time of its release.


The Disappearance of Eleanor Rigby (2013)
Description: While not a traditional "haunted house" film, this movie explores the emotional disappearance of a woman from her husband's life, set against the backdrop of their shared home.
Fact: The film was originally released in three parts: "Him," "Her," and "Them," each telling the story from different perspectives.
