Are you ready to delve into the dark side of sales? This unique collection of horror films focuses on salesmen who find themselves in terrifying situations. From door-to-door salesmen encountering the supernatural to sales reps facing psychological horrors, these films offer a spine-chilling twist on the everyday profession. Whether you're a horror aficionado or just looking for something different, this curated list will give you chills and thrills in equal measure.

The Dead Zone (1983)
Description: A schoolteacher gains psychic abilities after a coma, leading him into a chilling confrontation with a future political figure, a scenario that could be likened to a salesman's unexpected insight into a client's life.
Fact: The film was based on Stephen King's novel of the same name.


The Strangers (2008)
Description: Although not about salesmen, this film captures the horror of home invasion, a scenario that could easily befall a traveling salesman.
Fact: The film is loosely based on real-life events, including the Manson Family murders.


The Collector (2009)
Description: A man breaks into a house to rob it but finds himself trapped with a sadistic killer, a situation that could be likened to a salesman's worst-case scenario.
Fact: The film was originally intended to be a prequel to the "Saw" franchise.


The House of the Devil (2009)
Description: A college student takes up a babysitting job to pay her rent, only to find herself in a nightmarish scenario involving a satanic ritual. The film captures the eerie atmosphere of 1980s horror.
Fact: The film was shot on 16mm film to give it an authentic 1980s feel.


The Invitation (2015)
Description: A man attends a dinner party hosted by his ex-wife, where the guests are subjected to psychological manipulation and a sense of impending doom, reminiscent of a salesman's worst nightmare.
Fact: The film was shot in just 20 days.


The Autopsy of Jane Doe (2016)
Description: A father and son, who are coroners, uncover supernatural horrors during an autopsy, a situation that could be seen as a metaphor for a salesman's unexpected discovery.
Fact: The film was praised for its suspense and minimal use of jump scares.


The Visit (2015)
Description: Two siblings visit their grandparents, only to uncover dark secrets, a theme that resonates with the unsettling nature of salesmen's encounters with strangers.
Fact: The film was shot in a found footage style, adding to its realism and horror.


The Witch (2015)
Description: Set in 1630s New England, this film explores the terror of isolation and witchcraft, themes that could resonate with the isolation a salesman might feel on the road.
Fact: The film uses authentic 17th-century English dialogue.


The Babysitter (2017)
Description: A young boy discovers his babysitter is part of a satanic cult, turning a seemingly innocent job into a night of terror, akin to a salesman's unexpected encounter.
Fact: The film was originally intended to be a horror-comedy but leaned more towards horror in the final cut.


The Salesman (2016)
Description: While not a traditional horror film, this Iranian drama by Asghar Farhadi includes elements of psychological horror as a salesman's life spirals out of control after a home invasion.
Fact: The film won the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film in
