Top 10 Castle Thrillers to Watch

Description: Sherlock Holmes investigates a curse that haunts the Baskerville family, set in the ominous Baskerville Hall. The castle's atmosphere amplifies the tension and mystery of this classic detective story.

Fact: This film was the first Sherlock Holmes adaptation to be filmed in color, and it features Peter Cushing as Holmes.

Description: A group of people investigate a haunted mansion, Hill House, which, while not a traditional castle, embodies the same sense of foreboding and isolation. The film's psychological horror is accentuated by the mansion's eerie design.

Fact: The film was shot at the real-life Ettington Park Hotel in England, which has its own ghost stories.

Description: This film, based on Edgar Allan Poe's story, features a prince who hosts a masquerade ball in his castle to escape a plague, only to face a chilling fate. The castle setting adds an eerie layer to the tale of decadence and doom.

Fact: Vincent Price's performance as Prince Prospero is considered one of his finest, and the film was shot at Elstree Studios in England.

Description: A medieval monastery, with its castle-like structure, becomes the setting for a series of mysterious murders. The film's intellectual depth and the castle's labyrinthine corridors add to the suspense.

Fact: Sean Connery's performance as William of Baskerville earned him a BAFTA nomination.

Description: While not set in a castle, the film's setting in a remote African fort has a castle-like feel, where two man-eating lions terrorize workers. The isolation and fear within the fort's walls make it a thrilling watch.

Fact: The film is based on true events, and the lions, known as the Tsavo maneaters, are now on display in the Field Museum of Natural History in Chicago.

Description: Set in a secluded mansion on the Isle of Jersey, this film explores the life of a woman who believes her house is haunted. The mansion's gothic architecture and the eerie atmosphere make it a perfect fit for this list.

Fact: The film was shot in Spain, and Nicole Kidman's performance earned her a Golden Globe nomination.

Description: Set in the Paris Opera House, which has a castle-like grandeur, this film tells the story of a disfigured musical genius who haunts the opera house, creating a thrilling atmosphere of mystery and romance.

Fact: The film features Emmy Rossum's operatic singing, and the sets were built to replicate the real Paris Opera House.

Description: A young lawyer travels to a remote village where he encounters the ghost of a woman in black at Eel Marsh House, which has the feel of a castle with its isolation and dark history.

Fact: The film is based on Susan Hill's novel and was a box office success, leading to a sequel.

Description: An adaptation of Henry James's "The Turn of the Screw," this film is set in a grand, isolated estate that feels like a castle. The eerie atmosphere and psychological tension make it a classic ghost story.

Fact: The film was shot at Shepperton Studios in England, and its ending remains one of the most debated in cinema history.

Description: This anime film features master thief Lupin III infiltrating a castle to uncover a counterfeiting operation. The castle's intricate design and the film's thrilling heist elements make it a unique entry.

Fact: It was Hayao Miyazaki's directorial debut and has since become a cult classic.