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Supernatural Horror movies

Curses, demons, possession, rituals, and forces beyond science—unequal power and eerie rules drive the dread.

The Unholy

51. The Unholy

Horror Mystery Supernatural Horror Investigation Mystery
5.1

20211h 39min

United States

Director: Evan Spiliotopoulos

Alice is a young hearing-impaired girl who, after a supposed visitation from the Virgin Mary, is inexplicably able to hear, speak and heal the sick. As word spreads and people from near and far flock to witness her miracles, a disgraced journalist hoping to revive his career visits the small New England town to investigate. When terrifying events begin to happen all around, he starts to question if these phenomena are the works of the Virgin Mary or something much more sinister.

Themes

"movie: the unholy. genres: horror, Mystery, Horror, Mystery main themes: witch, Melancholy, Demon, Witch, Melancholy, Demon full keywords list: witch, Melancholy, Demon, Mysterious, Shocking, Zealous, Somber, Religious horror, Wonder, Suspicious, Inspirational, Adoring, Ambiguous, Antagonistic, Approving, Audacious, Melodramatic. concept analysis: the film explores the dangers of blind faith and the manipulation of belief for personal gain. it serves as a cautionary tale about the consequences of succumbing to dark influences disguised as divine intervention."

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Son

52. Son

Horror Thriller Supernatural Horror Domestic Thriller
5.6

20211h 38min

Ireland, United Kingdom

Director: Ivan Kavanagh

When a young boy contracts a mysterious illness, his mother must decide how far she will go to protect him from terrifying forces in her past.

Themes

"movie: son. genres: horror, Thriller, Horror, Thriller main themes: detective, Paranoia, Motel, Detective, Paranoia, Motel full keywords list: detective, Paranoia, Motel, Gore, Murder, Lucifer, Hospital, Doctor, Police officer, Illness, Satanic cult, Mother son relationship, Demonic, Cannibalism. concept analysis: the film explores the lengths a mother will go to protect her child from the horrors of her past, Reflecting on trauma and the cyclical nature of abuse. it raises questions about identity, Manipulation, And the insidious influence of cult-like forces in personal relationships."

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Willy's Wonderland

53. Willy's Wonderland

Horror Thriller Supernatural Horror Survival Thriller
5.5

20211h 29min

United States

Director: Kevin Lewis

When his car breaks down, a quiet loner agrees to clean an abandoned family fun center in exchange for repairs. He soon finds himself waging war against possessed animatronic mascots while trapped inside Willy's Wonderland.

Themes

"movie: willy's wonderland. genres: horror, Thriller, Horror, Thriller main themes: dying and death, Nightmare, Possession, Dying and death, Nightmare, Possession full keywords list: dying and death, Nightmare, Possession, Carnival, Mascot, Evil doll, Apocalypse, Demon, Amusement park, Animatronic, Demonic, Android horror. concept analysis: the film explores the themes of survival against overwhelming odds and the consequences of past sins, As the characters confront the horrors created by human greed and violence. it serves as a commentary on the cyclical nature of trauma and the lengths to which individuals will go to escape their dark legacies."

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Shadow in the Cloud

54. Shadow in the Cloud

Horror Action War World War II Military Action
5.0

20211h 23min

United States, New Zealand

Director: Roseanne Liang

A WWII pilot traveling with top secret documents on a B-17 Flying Fortress encounters an evil presence on board the flight.

Themes

"movie: shadow in the cloud. genres: horror, Action, War, Horror, Action, War main themes: world war ii, Gremlin, Female pilot, World war ii, Gremlin, Female pilot full keywords list: world war ii, Gremlin, Female pilot, Woman director, Flying fortress, Absurd. concept analysis: the film explores themes of female empowerment and resilience in the face of adversity, Highlighting the struggles of women during wartime. it also delves into the complexities of personal trauma and the fight for survival against both external and internal demons."

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Come Play

55. Come Play

Horror Mystery Supernatural Horror Whodunit
5.8

20201h 36min

United States

Director: Jacob Chase

Oliver, a lonely autistic boy, seeks solace and refuge in his ever-present cell phone and tablet. When a mysterious creature uses the boy's devices against him, his parents must fight to save their son from the monster beyond the screen.

Themes

"movie: come play. genres: horror, Mystery, Horror, Mystery main themes: monster, Autism, Supernatural, Monster, Autism, Supernatural full keywords list: monster, Autism, Supernatural, Loneliness, Supernatural horror, Based on short film, Horror. concept analysis: the film explores the themes of loneliness and the longing for connection, Particularly through the lens of autism. it highlights the emotional struggles of both the child and the parents, Emphasizing the sacrifices made for love and the enduring bond between family members."

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Roald Dahl's The Witches

56. Roald Dahl's The Witches

Comedy Fantasy Family Horror Dark Fantasy
5.4

20201h 44min

Mexico, United Kingdom

Director: Robert Zemeckis

In late 1967, a young orphaned boy goes to live with his loving grandma in the rural Alabama town of Demopolis. As the boy and his grandmother encounter some deceptively glamorous but thoroughly diabolical witches, she wisely whisks him away to a seaside resort. Regrettably, they arrive at precisely the same time that the world's Grand High Witch has gathered.

Themes

"movie: roald dahl's the witches. genres: comedy, Fantasy, Family, Horror, Comedy, Fantasy, Family, Horror main themes: hotel, Witch, Based on novel or book, Hotel, Witch, Based on novel or book full keywords list: hotel, Witch, Based on novel or book, Mouse, Transformation, Orphan, Based on children's book, Talking animal. concept analysis: the film explores how love, Resilience, And chosen family empower vulnerable children to confront hidden evils that adults either ignore or cannot see. beneath its fantastical horror, It suggests that knowledge, Solidarity, And moral courage are the true defenses against predatory forces disguised as charm and respectability."

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Synchronic

57. Synchronic

Horror Science Fiction Thriller Supernatural Horror Time Travel Sci-Fi
6.2

20201h 41min

United States

Director: Aaron Moorhead

Two New Orleans paramedics' lives are ripped apart after encountering a series of horrific deaths linked to a designer drug with bizarre, otherworldly effects.

Themes

Time as weapon, Family dissolution under crisis, Designer drug ethics, Caregiver under pressure, Unreliable time perception, Obsession with time, Mortality and memory

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Netflix
Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
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The Empty Man

58. The Empty Man

Horror Mystery Supernatural Horror Investigation Mystery
6.2

20202h 17min

South Africa, United States

Director: David Prior

On the trail of a missing girl, an ex-cop comes across a secretive group attempting to summon a terrifying supernatural entity.

Themes

Grief and guilt, Cult manipulation, Fabricated memories, Trauma and obsession, Loss of self, Investigation vs belief

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Books of Blood

59. Books of Blood

Horror Science Fiction Supernatural Horror Hard Sci-Fi
5.6

20201h 47min

United States

Director: Brannon Braga

A journey into uncharted and forbidden territory through three tales tangled in space and time.

Themes

"movie: books of blood. genres: horror, Science fiction, Horror, Science fiction main themes: horror anthology, Horror anthology full keywords list: horror anthology. concept analysis: the film interrogates how grief and the hunger for narrative can corrode ethics, Turning storytelling into an act of possession that consumes both teller and subject. it suggests that people will trade bodily autonomy and moral truth for solace or myth, And that stories—once embodied—both heal and mutilate."

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Hulu
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Hubie Halloween

60. Hubie Halloween

Comedy Mystery Horror Dark Comedy Whodunit
5.3

20201h 43min

United States

Director: Steven Brill

Hubie Dubois, despite his devotion to his hometown of Salem, Massachusetts (and its legendary Halloween celebration), is a figure of mockery for kids and adults alike. But this year, something really is going bump in the night, and it’s up to Hubie to save Halloween.

Themes

"movie: hubie halloween. genres: comedy, Mystery, Horror, Comedy, Mystery, Horror main themes: holiday, Riding a bicycle, Halloween, Holiday, Riding a bicycle, Halloween full keywords list: holiday, Riding a bicycle, Halloween, Bullying, Single mother, Foster family, Protective mother. concept analysis: the film explores themes of acceptance and the importance of community, Highlighting how kindness can triumph over bullying and ridicule. it also emphasizes the transformative power of love and respect, As hubie evolves from a figure of mockery to a beloved leader."

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