When it comes to horror, the idea of a family business can take on a whole new level of terror. From haunted hotels to cursed vineyards, these films explore the dark side of family legacies, showing how the pursuit of wealth or tradition can lead to supernatural or psychological horror. This curated list of 10 horror films delves into the unsettling world where family and business intertwine, offering a unique blend of suspense, scares, and sometimes, a touch of dark humor.
The Haunting (1963)
Description: Dr. Markway invites a group of people with a history of paranormal experiences to the notorious Hill House, where the family business is the house itself, steeped in a legacy of terror.
Fact: The film was remade in 1999, but the original is often considered superior for its subtlety and psychological horror.
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The Amityville Horror (1979)
Description: The Lutz family moves into a house where a mass murder took place, only to find themselves terrorized by supernatural forces. The family business here is the real estate, but with a deadly twist.
Fact: The film is based on a true story, though the events have been heavily disputed.
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The Shining (1980)
Description: Jack Torrance takes a job as the winter caretaker at the isolated Overlook Hotel, where he, his wife Wendy, and their son Danny become the targets of the hotel's sinister past. The family business here is the hotel itself, which has a history of madness and murder.
Fact: The film was based on Stephen King's novel, but King famously disliked the adaptation, particularly the portrayal of Jack Torrance.
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The Others (2001)
Description: Grace Stewart lives in a secluded mansion with her two photosensitive children, waiting for her husband to return from World War II. The family business, in this case, is the preservation of their secluded life, which turns out to be more than meets the eye.
Fact: The film was shot in Spain, despite being set in the Channel Islands, to take advantage of the country's tax breaks.
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The Skeleton Key (2005)
Description: A hospice nurse takes a job at a plantation home in Louisiana, where she discovers the dark secrets of the family's voodoo practices. The family business here involves hoodoo and the supernatural.
Fact: The film features real-life voodoo practitioners as extras to add authenticity to the rituals shown.
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The Orphanage (2007)
Description: Laura returns to the orphanage where she was raised to turn it into a home for disabled children, only to encounter the spirits of its past. The family business is the orphanage itself, with a haunting history.
Fact: The film was Spain's official submission to the Academy Awards for Best Foreign Language Film.
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The Innkeepers (2011)
Description: Two employees of the Yankee Pedlar Inn, which is about to close its doors for good, decide to investigate the hotel's supposed hauntings. Their "family business" becomes a chilling adventure into the paranormal.
Fact: The film was shot in the actual Yankee Pedlar Inn, which is rumored to be haunted.
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The Babadook (2014)
Description: A single mother and her son are haunted by a sinister presence from a children's book. The family business here is the struggle to maintain normalcy amidst grief and fear.
Fact: The film has been interpreted as an allegory for grief and depression.
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The Autopsy of Jane Doe (2016)
Description: A father and son coroners uncover horrifying secrets while performing an autopsy on an unidentified woman. Their family business of uncovering the truth takes a terrifying turn.
Fact: The film was praised for its unique approach to horror, focusing on the autopsy process.
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The Witch (2015)
Description: Set in 1630s New England, a family is torn apart by dark forces after being banished from their Puritan plantation. Their family business is survival in the wilderness, but it becomes a descent into witchcraft and paranoia.
Fact: The film uses authentic language from the period, making it both eerie and immersive.
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