10 Must-Watch Dorm Thrillers

Description: This pioneering slasher film revolves around a series of disturbing phone calls and murders in a sorority house during the Christmas break. The setting, though not a dorm, mirrors the isolated environment of college living.

Fact: It's often cited as one of the first slasher films, influencing classics like "Halloween."

Description: While not strictly a dorm thriller, this Stephen King adaptation features scenes in a college dorm, where the protagonist's life changes dramatically. The film's tension and psychological horror fit the theme.

Fact: The film was directed by David Cronenberg, known for his work in body horror.

Description: After a prank goes wrong, sorority sisters are stalked by a vengeful killer in their own house. While not strictly a dorm, the sorority setting provides a similar atmosphere of confinement and terror, making it a fitting addition to this list.

Fact: The film was remade in 2009 as "Sorority Row," which also became a cult classic.

Description: A college student undergoes a sorority initiation that leads her into a night of terror, revealing dark secrets about her past. The film uses the backdrop of a college campus and dorm life to build suspense and horror.

Fact: The film features a young Meg Tilly, who would later become known for her role in "Agnes of God."

Description: A college freshman's life turns into a nightmare when her new roommate becomes dangerously obsessed with her. This modern thriller explores the dark side of roommate relationships in a dorm setting.

Fact: The film was inspired by the real-life murder of a college student by her roommate.

Description: A sorority house with a dark past becomes the setting for supernatural terror. Although not a dorm, the theme of college life and the confined setting make it relevant.

Fact: The film was part of a series of "Haunting" movies produced for television.

Description: While not set in a dorm, this film involves a woman returning to her childhood home, which has a haunting connection to her college days. The psychological horror elements make it a fitting addition.

Fact: The film was well-received for its unique approach to the haunted house trope.

Description: A group of students staying behind during summer break to clean out an old dorm find themselves in a deadly game of cat and mouse with a mysterious killer. This film captures the isolation and vulnerability of dorm life, making it a classic in the slasher genre.

Fact: The film was originally titled "Pranks" but was changed to capitalize on the success of "The House That Dripped Blood." It was also one of the first films to use a college dorm setting for a horror movie.

Description: A woman is terrorized by an invisible entity in her home, which has connections to her college years. The film's exploration of psychological and supernatural horror makes it a compelling watch.

Fact: The film was based on a real-life case of alleged paranormal activity.

Description: A group of students in a haunted dorm must survive a night of paranormal activity. This film directly taps into the fear of what might lurk in the walls of a college dorm.

Fact: The film was shot in an actual abandoned college dorm, adding to its eerie authenticity.