Top 10 Horror Films About Bodyguards

Description: While not about a bodyguard per se, the film includes a scene where a bodyguard-like figure must protect a priest during an exorcism, making it a chilling addition to this list.

Fact: The film was so terrifying that it was reported to have caused audience members to faint or leave the theater during its initial screenings.

Description: Johnny Smith (Christopher Walken) wakes up from a coma with psychic abilities, and one of his visions involves a bodyguard protecting a political figure from an assassination attempt, adding a layer of horror to his already troubled life.

Fact: The film is based on Stephen King's novel, and King himself makes a cameo appearance as a minister at a funeral.

Description: While not strictly a horror film, this classic features a bodyguard (Kevin Costner) protecting a pop star (Whitney Houston) from a stalker, which takes a terrifying turn when the stalker's intentions become more sinister than expected.

Fact: The film was inspired by the real-life experiences of Princess Diana and her bodyguard, and it features one of Whitney Houston's most iconic songs, "I Will Always Love You."

Description: A group of people, including a bodyguard-like figure, are invited to stay in a haunted mansion for a sleep study, only to find themselves terrorized by the house's dark history.

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

Description: Grace (Nicole Kidman) hires a new set of servants to help care for her photosensitive children, but soon discovers that her home is haunted, and the servants might be more than they seem.

Fact: The film was shot in chronological order to capture the natural progression of the characters' emotions.

Description: A young hospice worker (Kate Hudson) takes a job caring for an elderly man in a mysterious Louisiana mansion, where she encounters voodoo and must protect herself from supernatural forces.

Fact: The film was shot in New Orleans, adding to its eerie atmosphere with authentic Southern Gothic elements.

Description: A Secret Service agent (Michael Douglas) is tasked with protecting the President, but his past mistakes haunt him, leading to a psychological horror where he must protect against an unseen threat.

Fact: The film features Kiefer Sutherland, who was known for his role in "24," adding a layer of familiarity for fans of the TV series.

Description: After being released from a mental institution, Anna (Emily Browning) returns home to find her father's new girlfriend (Elizabeth Banks) acting suspiciously, leading to a chilling discovery about her family's past.

Fact: The film is a remake of the 2003 South Korean horror film "A Tale of Two Sisters."

Description: Arthur Kipps (Daniel Radcliffe) is a solicitor sent to settle the affairs of a deceased client, but he soon finds himself protecting his own life and that of his son from a malevolent spirit.

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

Description: A curse born from a tragic murder haunts a house, affecting anyone who enters, including a social worker (Sarah Michelle Gellar) who must protect herself and others from the vengeful spirits.

Fact: The film was directed by Takashi Shimizu, who also directed the original Japanese version, "Ju-on: The Grudge."