Séance Thrillers: 10 Films to Keep You on the Edge of Your Seat

Description: This atmospheric thriller involves a séance to communicate with the dead, leading to a series of eerie events in a secluded mansion.

Fact: The film was shot in Spain, despite being set in England, and it uses its setting to create a haunting atmosphere.

Description: A hospice nurse discovers a key that leads to a room filled with occult items, including tools for séances, which she uses to uncover the dark history of the house.

Fact: The film was shot in New Orleans, making use of the city's rich history of voodoo and hoodoo practices.

Description: This film delves into the legal and supernatural aftermath of an attempted exorcism, where séances play a crucial role in uncovering the truth behind a young girl's possession.

Fact: The film is loosely based on the real-life case of Anneliese Michel, whose exorcism led to her death in

Description: A family moves into a house with a dark past, where séances and paranormal investigations reveal the terrifying truth about the property.

Fact: The film is loosely based on the Snedeker family's alleged experiences, which were also the subject of a book.

Description: After being released from a mental institution, a young woman returns home to find her family holding séances to contact her deceased mother, leading to unsettling revelations.

Fact: This is a remake of the 2003 South Korean film "A Tale of Two Sisters."

Description: Based on true events, this film follows paranormal investigators who use séances to communicate with spirits, leading to terrifying encounters in a haunted farmhouse.

Fact: The film was so successful that it spawned a franchise, including sequels and spin-offs like "Annabelle."

Description: Set in post-World War I England, a skeptical ghost hunter is drawn into a chilling séance at a boarding school, revealing dark secrets and supernatural occurrences.

Fact: The film features a strong performance by Rebecca Hall, who plays the lead role with a mix of skepticism and vulnerability.

Description: While not a traditional séance, this film involves a father and son conducting an autopsy that turns into a supernatural investigation, revealing the dark history of the body they are examining.

Fact: The film was shot in a real morgue, adding to its chilling authenticity.

Description: A prequel to the 2014 film, this movie explores how a family's attempt at contacting spirits through a Ouija board séance goes horribly wrong.

Fact: The film was praised for its effective use of practical effects and its focus on character development over jump scares.

Description: A woman returns to her childhood home, now an orphanage, where she and her son hold séances to find her missing child, uncovering ghostly secrets.

Fact: The film was Spain's official selection for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 80th Academy Awards.