Topic: Haunted Houses

Direction Stanley Kubrick

Cast Jack Nicholson · Shelley Duvall · Danny Lloyd · Scatman Crothers

Synopsis The Shining (1980) follows Jack Torrance, a writer who accepts a position as the off-season caretaker of the secluded Overlook Hotel in the Colorado Rockies. Accompanied by his wife Wendy and their young son Danny, Jack hopes that the solitude...

Direction Jack Clayton

Cast Deborah Kerr · Peter Wyngarde · Megs Jenkins · Pamela Franklin

Synopsis The Innocents (1961) is a chilling tale set in the Victorian era, where a young woman named Miss Giddens is hired by a wealthy uncle to care for his orphaned niece Flora and nephew Miles at their grand estate. Given...

Direction Mike Flanagan

Cast Michiel Huisman · Carla Gugino · Henry Thomas · Timothy Hutton

Synopsis The Haunting of Hill House (TV Series) (2018) is a chilling exploration of a family's past, spanning 10 episodes. This contemporary adaptation of Shirley Jackson's classic novel delves into the lives of siblings who, as children, were raised in a...

Direction Alejandro Amenábar

Cast Nicole Kidman · Fionnula Flanagan · Christopher Eccleston · Alakina Mann

Synopsis The Others (2001) unfolds in the waning days of World War II, as Grace, portrayed by Nicole Kidman, retreats to a secluded mansion on the English coast, hoping for her husband's safe return from the war and caring for her...

Direction Rich Moore · Wesley Archer · David Silverman

Synopsis The Simpsons: Treehouse of Horror (TV) (1990) presents a trio of chilling Halloween narratives. In the first episode, "Bad Dream House," the Simpsons family moves into a haunted residence that drives them to attempt to harm one another. However, the...

Direction Peter Medak

Cast George C. Scott · Trish Van Devere · Melvyn Douglas · John Colicos

Synopsis The Changeling (1980) follows the story of a renowned composer, John Russell, portrayed by George C. Scott, who relocates from the bustling streets of New York City to the quieter environs of Seattle. After the tragic loss of his family...

Direction Ryan Murphy · Brad Falchuk · Alfonso Gomez-Rejon · Bradley Buecker

Cast Connie Britton · Dylan McDermott · Jessica Lange · Denis O'Hare

Synopsis American Horror Story: Murder House (TV Miniseries) (2011) is a chilling exploration of the Harmon family's descent into terror after relocating from Boston to Los Angeles. The series follows psychiatrist Ben, his wife Vivien, and their daughter Violet as they...

Direction Tricicle · Xavier Manich

Cast Carles Sans · Joan Gràcia · Paco Mir

Direction Tim Burton

Cast Michael Keaton · Alec Baldwin · Geena Davis · Winona Ryder

Synopsis Beetlejuice (1988) follows the story of Barbara and Adam, a couple who relocate to a rural area and tragically perish in a car accident near a charming covered bridge. Upon returning as ghosts to their cherished Victorian residence, they discover...

Direction Buster Keaton · Edward F. Cline

Cast Buster Keaton · Virginia Fox · Joe Roberts · Edward F. Cline

Synopsis The Haunted House (S) (1921) follows the comedic misadventures of Buster, a bank clerk who finds himself in a sticky situation—literally. After a mishap with glue, Buster's hands become stuck in his pockets, rendering him unable to comply with robbers'...

Direction Tobe Hooper

Cast Heather O'Rourke · JoBeth Williams · Craig T. Nelson · Beatrice Straight

Synopsis Poltergeist (1982) follows the Freeling family, who have recently settled into their new home in the Cuesta Verde development. Initially, the family finds the strange occurrences in their house entertaining. However, the situation takes a dark turn when their youngest...

Direction James Wan

Cast Lili Taylor · Vera Farmiga · Patrick Wilson · Joey King

Synopsis The Conjuring (2013) unfolds in the 1970s, where a family residing in a secluded New England farmhouse finds themselves haunted by malevolent spirits. Before the infamous events at Amityville, the small town of Harrisville became the setting for a chilling...

Direction Sam Raimi

Cast Bruce Campbell · Sarah Berry · Dan Hicks · Kassie Wesley DePaiva

Synopsis Evil Dead II (1987) follows the sole survivor of a brutal assault by malevolent, flesh-possessing entities as they seek refuge in a secluded cabin with a group of unsuspecting individuals. The demons relentlessly pursue their victims, leading to a night...

Direction Chuck Jones

Synopsis Claws for Alarm (S) (1954) follows the comedic misadventures of Porky Pig and Sylvester as they find themselves in an abandoned hotel within a ghost town. While Sylvester is acutely aware of the sinister presence of a gang of murderous...

Direction Burt Gillett

Synopsis Walt Disney's Mickey Mouse: Lonesome Ghosts (S) (1937) is a classic animated short from 1937, initially distributed by RKO Radio Pictures on December 24 of that year. The film was helmed by director Burt Gillett and brought to life by...

Direction J.A. Bayona

Cast Belén Rueda · Fernando Cayo · Roger Príncep · Geraldine Chaplin

Synopsis The Orphanage (2007) follows Laura, who cherished her formative years in an orphanage. Decades later, she and her husband, along with their son Simon, embark on a journey to revitalize and reopen the long-forgotten orphanage as a sanctuary for children...

Direction Sam Raimi

Cast Bruce Campbell · Ellen Sandweiss · Betsy Baker · Richard DeManincor

Synopsis The Evil Dead (1981) follows a group of five companions who embark on a journey to a secluded cabin nestled deep within the woods. Unbeknownst to them, their arrival awakens malevolent, flesh-possessing entities that begin to wreak havoc on their...

Direction James Wan

Cast Vera Farmiga · Patrick Wilson · Frances O'Connor · Madison Wolfe

Synopsis The Conjuring 2: The Enfield Poltergeist (2016) follows the renowned paranormal investigators, Lorraine and Ed Warren, as they journey to the chilly streets of north London. Their mission? To assist a lone mother who is struggling to raise her four...

Direction Ub Iwerks

Synopsis Spooks (S) (1931) follows the adventures of Flip, a man who, while traversing a stormy night on horseback, stumbles upon an eerie house seeking refuge from the rain. Inside, he encounters a surprisingly hospitable skeleton who has a peculiar interest...

Direction Dario Argento

Cast Jessica Harper · Stefania Casini · Flavio Bucci · Udo Kier

Synopsis Suspiria (1977) follows the journey of a young American ballerina who ventures to Europe to enroll in a prestigious dance academy. Upon her arrival, the camera shifts to another young woman who seems to be escaping the school. She returns...