10 Horror Movies About Kings and Queens

Description: While not about royalty in the traditional sense, this film features Al Pacino as the Devil, who manipulates a young lawyer into a position of power, exploring themes of ambition, corruption, and the supernatural.

Fact: The film was based on Andrew Neiderman's novel of the same name, and it includes a famous line, "Vanity, definitely my favorite sin."

Description: While not directly about royalty, this film deals with the horror of a haunted mansion with a dark history, exploring themes of psychological terror and the supernatural.

Fact: The film was a remake of the 1963 film of the same name, which was based on Shirley Jackson's novel "The Haunting of Hill House."

Description: This film combines vampire lore with the tale of an ancient Egyptian queen, Akasha, who awakens with a thirst for power and blood. It's a horror movie that explores the dark side of immortality and the consequences of royal lineage.

Fact: The film was based on Anne Rice's novels "The Vampire Lestat" and "The Queen of the Damned." Aaliyah, who played Akasha, tragically passed away shortly after the film's completion.

Description: Set in a creepy Louisiana mansion, this film involves voodoo and the supernatural, with a nurse uncovering dark secrets tied to the house's history, akin to a royal curse.

Fact: The film was shot on location in New Orleans, adding to its authentic Southern Gothic atmosphere.

Description: This film, inspired by the real-life case of Anneliese Michel, explores the horror of demonic possession and the legal battle that ensues, with themes of faith, guilt, and the supernatural.

Fact: The film was nominated for the Saturn Award for Best Horror Film.

Description: While not strictly a horror film, this historical drama has dark undertones with its portrayal of the ruthless ambition and the deadly consequences of royal favor. The Boleyn sisters vie for the affection of King Henry VIII, leading to a chilling tale of betrayal and power.

Fact: The film was adapted from Philippa Gregory's novel, and it features a fictionalized account of the Boleyn family's rise and fall.

Description: This gothic horror film follows a young lawyer who encounters the vengeful ghost of a woman in mourning, whose curse affects the local village. It touches on themes of loss, revenge, and the supernatural.

Fact: The film is based on Susan Hill's novel and was adapted into a successful stage play before becoming a movie.

Description: This film blends historical drama with fantasy and horror elements, where King Louis XIV seeks immortality through a mystical mermaid. The story delves into the dark side of royal ambition and the supernatural.

Fact: The film was in development for over two decades before its release, originally intended for a 1999 release.

Description: This horror film revolves around the mysterious death of a woman, whose body holds secrets that defy explanation, touching on themes of the supernatural and the unknown, much like the mysteries surrounding royal figures.

Fact: The film was praised for its unique premise and the chilling performance of Olwen Catherine Kelly as Jane Doe.

Description: Set in 1630s New England, this film explores the horror of isolation and witchcraft, with a family's patriarch accused of being a witch, leading to a descent into madness and supernatural terror.

Fact: The film was praised for its historical accuracy in depicting the Puritan lifestyle and language of the time.