If You Love Haunted House Movies, I Highly Recommend These 8 Films
Over the past century stories and legends based on haunted houses have long
appeared in literary fiction, which in turn have been adapted into movies
where unsuspecting victims being terrorised has become a staple amongst the
horror genre.
Haunted houses are usually recognised as some form of residence that�s
inhabited by a ghost or spirit - who may have been a former resident or
someone who�d died within close proximity of the house.
this week I�ve tried to find a varied selection of quirky and spooky films that
hopefully some of you haven�t seen yet. And for those of you new to my
channel, I often try to avoid picking super obvious movies, so films like The
conjuring & The Shining won�t be making an appearance.
Director Jennifer Kent�s Drama horror - the babadook 2014
Amelia a widowed mother is plagued by the violent death of her husband.
Struggling with her hyperactive son's fear of an imaginary monster-
everything starts to turn for the worst when a book call the Babdook
mysteriously turns up at their house. where Amelia slowly starts to realise
that there might be more to her sons story.
Heavy on atmosphere & easily one of the scariest movies of the past decade
the Babadook relies on real horror rather than cheap jump scares to keep you
on the edge of your seat. It�s use of foreshadowing with it�s first act is really
well done as it compensates for the films slow pacing.
However I would say that if you want to get invested in this movie you have
to get past the first 15 minutes as the son Samuel in my opinion is extremely
irritating.
Director Nobuhiko Obayashi Comedy Horror - Hausu (1977)
A schoolgirl called Gorgeous is excited about spending her summer holiday
with her father. But decides to go to her aunt's house, when she finds out her
father is bringing his new girlfriend. Taking six of her classmates with her
from the moment they arrive the girls slowly begin to realise Gorgeous� Aunt,
may not have their best interest in mind.
With a surreal & insane quality to it Hausu is a psychedelic and completely
silly film. Apart from saying WTF did I just watch, I�d say that this movie has
some of the most inventive film making I�ve ever seen. That�s combined with
the greatest oddball transitions in the history of cinema. And I have to say I
loved it!
I would recommend Hausu if you want to watch something extremely left field
that will have you thinking, rewatching and debating it for hours.
Director Paul Golding�s Sci-fi Horror - Pulse (1988)
Follows a boy called David who�s staying at his father and stepmothers for the
summer. One night while alone David begins to see weird things happening to
his TV set but when he tells his family they don�t believe him. However when
other electrical appliances start acting up, they realize that there is more to
these electrical Pulses than meets the eye.
The movie that made me scared of showers as a kid - Pulse has a fairly
creepy concept. I mean what would happen if the electricity in your home was
trying to kill you, good luck trying to sell that house.
Ok Pulse is not particularly scary but It�s memorable and pretty original. While
I wouldn�t call it a classic, at least it�s entertaining, different and clever for its
time.
Director Tim Burton�s comedy fantasy - Beetlejuice (1988)
When Barbara and Adam die in a car accident this recently deceased couple
find themselves stuck inside their home. Leaving their now-vacant house to be
invaded by an unbearable family who they can�t stand. Desperate to find a
way to rid there beloved home from the living, they hire Beetlejuice a sleazy
bio-exorcist.
Beetlejuice is easily one of my favorite films where I find it hard to believe
this was Tim Burton�s second time in the directors chair- it�s great blend of
upbeat humor and creative horror is truly unique and unforgettable. And
Michael Keaton's performance as a lunatic ghost really adds to the movies
overall enjoyment.
If you want to watch something bizarre, clever. and quirky that really is a one
of a kind film then check out Beetlejuice.
Director Jack Clayton�s mystery Horror - The innocents (1961)
Set in Victorian England an uncle of two orphaned children appoints a new
governess to look after them at his estate in the countryside. Soon after her
arrival the governess slowly becomes more and more convinced that the
house and grounds are haunted by mysterious spirits.
A spooky and atmospheric mystery the Innocents feels ahead of its time
where its cinematography really does look great and the acting in general is
first rate especially in regards to the children who�re perfectly sweet in one
scene and yet become unexpectedly creepy in the next.
Is this film is scary? not really, however it still builds a lot of tension and
suspense till its very end where I would recommend it to those of you who
wants to watch a classic that is purely driven by a great story and solid
acting.
Director Stuart Rosenberg�s Horror The Amityville Horror (1979)
Follows Newlyweds George and Kathy Lutz, who have just moved into their
dream home, despite knowing that it was the site of a grisly mass murder, a
year before. Everything is fine until their dream home starts to become a
nightmare after they�re tormented by the evil that still inhabits their house.
A classic that bread a generation of haunted house films The Amityville horror
is an interesting movie with quite a few surprisingly creepy moments. I'm
pretty surprised at how low the ratings are for this film, perhaps it�s just my
childhood nostalgia taking hold but I honestly think this is a genuinely scary
movie.
I would recommend this film for someone who wants to get into the horror
genre as I�m assuming that hardcore horror fans won�t find it that scary. But
that doesn�t necessarily mean that this is a bad movie
Director Takashi Shimizu�s Supernatural Horror Ju-on the grudge (2002)
When Nishina Rika a volunteer home care assistant steps inside the house of
a patient's, she discovers a door that has been sealed shut with duct tape.
Opening it she inadvertently releases a mysterious spirit. And discovers that
all the people who�d entered the house before her have gone missing.
Like most Japanese horror Ju-on excels at creating a creepy and disturbing
atmosphere. As well as being visually exciting and accompanied by some
really eerie sound design. I think this is one of those movies that people
either love or hate but I honestly don�t think anyone would disagree that it�s
a very spooky film.
While some might find the story to be a bit confusing and convoluted in places
Ju-on is a classic ghost tale that�s definitely worth watching.
Director Steve Beck�s Horror Thir13en Ghosts (2001)
When a very rich collector of unique spiritual artifacts dies, he leaves it all to
his nephew Arthur. Been financially challenged inheriting his estranged Uncles
estate is a welcome surprise to Arthur, and he wastes no time rushing over to
check out his new home. But what Arthur doesn�t realise is that he�s also
inherited a large collection of ghosts.
Ok I have to admit this is my troll pick for this week. A guilty pleasure at it's
finest 13 ghosts is full off corny spirits with over the top abilities and makeup.
So why am I recommending this, well it�s mainly due to how cool the house is!
That and I love the premise and all the creative ideas behind it.
Sure it�s silly not horrifying and there are better movies out there, but it�s
entertaining and pretty unforgettable.
If You Love Haunted House Movies, I Highly Recommend These 8 Films