Top 10 Horror Films Set in Art Museums

Description: This classic film adaptation of Oscar Wilde's novel explores the horror of a portrait that ages while its subject remains youthful, set in a Victorian art gallery.

Fact: The film was nominated for several Academy Awards, including Best Picture. The painting in the film was created by Ivan Le Lorraine Albright, known for his grotesque and surreal art.

Description: Although not directly about an art museum, the film's setting in a haunted mansion with its eerie art and architecture captures the essence of a museum's chilling atmosphere.

Fact: The film was directed by Robert Wise, who also directed "The Sound of Music." It was remade in 1999 with a different approach to the horror elements.

Description: This film, while not set in a museum, uses a gothic mansion filled with art and antiques to create a haunting atmosphere akin to a museum's eerie collection.

Fact: The film was a major success in Spain, where it was filmed, and it helped launch the international career of director Alejandro Amenábar.

Description: Set in an old plantation house turned into a hospice, the film's setting is rich with antiques and artifacts, evoking the feel of a museum with a dark history.

Fact: The film was shot in New Orleans, using real locations to enhance its eerie atmosphere. It explores themes of voodoo and hoodoo.

Description: While not strictly a horror film, this family-friendly adventure features a museum where exhibits come to life at night, offering a lighter take on the theme of art coming alive.

Fact: The film was inspired by a children's book by Milan Trenc. The sequel, "Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian," expands on the concept with even more historical figures.

Description: This film features a babysitter who encounters a sinister plot in a house filled with occult artifacts, reminiscent of a museum's dark collection.

Fact: The film was shot on 16mm film to give it an authentic 1980s feel. It was praised for its slow-burn horror and minimalistic approach to scares.

Description: While not set in a museum, the film's eerie atmosphere and the haunting presence of a ghostly woman in an old estate could be likened to a museum's haunted exhibit.

Fact: The film is based on Susan Hill's novel of the same name. It was remade from a 1989 TV movie, and its success led to a sequel, "The Woman in Black: Angel of Death."

Description: While not directly about a museum, the film's setting in a boarding school with its collection of historical artifacts and eerie atmosphere evokes the feel of a haunted museum.

Fact: The film was shot in various locations in England, including a real boarding school. It was praised for its atmospheric setting and suspenseful narrative.

Description: While not set in a museum, the film's morgue setting with its array of medical artifacts and tools could be seen as a museum of sorts, where the horror unfolds.

Fact: The film was shot in a real morgue, adding to its chilling authenticity. It was well-received for its unique premise and execution.

Description: Set in a grand estate, this film's use of art and antiques to set the scene for ghostly occurrences mirrors the atmosphere of a haunted museum.

Fact: The film is based on Henry James's novella "The Turn of the Screw." It was nominated for two BAFTA Awards.