10 Horror Films Set in England

Description: This adaptation of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes story is set on the desolate moors of Devon, England. The film blends mystery with elements of horror, featuring a legendary hound and a curse that haunts the Baskerville family.

Fact: This was the first Sherlock Holmes film to be shot in color, enhancing the eerie atmosphere of the moors.

Description: Based on Shirley Jackson's novel "The Haunting of Hill House," this film explores the psychological horror of a haunted house in England. The eerie atmosphere and psychological tension make it a classic of English horror cinema.

Fact: The film was remade in 1999, but the original is often considered superior for its subtlety and atmosphere.

Description: This cult classic takes place on a remote Scottish island, but its themes and setting are quintessentially British. A police sergeant investigates the disappearance of a young girl, only to uncover a pagan community with dark secrets. The film's blend of folk horror and psychological thriller elements is uniquely English.

Fact: The film was initially a box office flop but has since gained a massive cult following.

Description: While the film starts in England's Yorkshire moors, it's the transformation scenes and the horror-comedy elements set in London that make it memorable. It's included for its English setting and the iconic werewolf transformation sequence.

Fact: The film won the first-ever Academy Award for Best Makeup, thanks to Rick Baker's groundbreaking work.

Description: Although not exclusively set in England, the film's gothic mansion and the story of a woman living in seclusion with her photosensitive children evoke the atmosphere of English ghost stories. Its twist ending and atmospheric horror are reminiscent of classic English tales.

Fact: The film was shot in Spain, but its setting and style are very much in the vein of English gothic horror.

Description: Although not exclusively set in England, the film begins in the English countryside before descending into the terrifying caves of the Appalachian Mountains. It's included for its English characters and the initial setting, offering a unique blend of claustrophobic horror and creature feature.

Fact: The film was shot in a real cave system in Scotland, adding to its authenticity and the sense of isolation.

Description: This film, set in the early 20th century, follows a young solicitor who travels to a remote village in England to settle the affairs of a recently deceased client. He encounters the ghost of a woman in black, whose presence is linked to the mysterious deaths of children. The atmospheric setting and chilling ghost story make it a quintessential English horror.

Fact: The film is based on Susan Hill's 1983 novel of the same name. It was also adapted into a successful West End play.

Description: Set in post-World War I England, this film follows a skeptical ghost hunter who is called to a boys' boarding school to investigate a reported haunting. The film's setting and the exploration of grief and loss make it a poignant addition to English horror.

Fact: The film was shot at various locations in England, including the historic Harrow School.

Description: Based on Henry James' "The Turn of the Screw," this film is set in a grand English country estate where a governess begins to suspect that the children in her care are being haunted by the spirits of former employees. It's a masterclass in gothic horror and psychological tension.

Fact: The film was shot in black and white to enhance its eerie atmosphere.

Description: Set during the English Civil War, this film follows Matthew Hopkins, a notorious witch-hunter, as he travels through rural England, leaving a trail of terror and death. It's a chilling exploration of superstition, power, and fear in a historical English setting.

Fact: The film was banned in the UK for many years due to its graphic violence and was only released uncut in