13 Eerie Ghost Movies You’ve Never Watched (But Should)

Prepare for a chilling, yet hilariously outrageous livestream with "Deadstream," where a disgraced internet celebrity decides to win back his followers. His bold choice to spend the night in a haunted house becomes a terrifying ordeal when an angry spectral presence decides it doesn't appreciate his visit. Released in 2022, this film has quickly become a modern classic, offering both screams and laughs. Dive into the terror on Likewise.

Guillermo del Toro's "Crimson Peak" (2015) invites you to uncover the mysterious veil between the living and the dead. As an aspiring author faces entanglements of love and deception amidst mourning, she is drawn to a mansion that seems alive. Lavishly atmospheric, this film melds Gothic romance with ghostly overtones to breathtaking effect. Learn more about its spectral secrets.

"We Are Still Here" (2015) delivers classic haunted house chills in the desolate New England winter. Anne and Paul Sacchetti, bereaved parents, hope for solace in a quiet village, but instead find spectral forces lurking. With performances that encapsulate raw grief and primal fear, this film offers an unyielding descent into horror. Explore their haunted refuge.

"Lake Mungo" (2009) doesn't just present a haunting; it performs a deep psychological excavation. Following the mysterious drowning of Alice Palmer, strange phenomena and buried secrets emerge. Blending a mockumentary style with genuine scares, this film delves into the supernatural's connection with unresolved grief. Unmask the mystery.

If atmospheric horror wrapped in slow, cerebral tension sounds intriguing, "I Am the Pretty Thing That Lives in the House" (2016) is a must-watch. It unravels in a story where a young nurse tends to an elderly author in a house haunted by echoes of a sinister past. This film's careful pacing crafts a chilling and lingering experience. Feel its foreboding chill.

"Gonjiam: Haunted Asylum" (2018) ramps up tension expertly as a horror web series crew ventures into an abandoned asylum, only to find themselves embroiled in more horror than they bargained for. This found-footage marvel plays on fears of being watched and the known unknown, providing a roller-coaster of frights. Step inside, if you dare.

"His House" (2020) smartly combines social commentary with supernatural horror, telling the story of a South Sudanese couple in an English town plagued by a malevolent entity. A poignant examination of survival, guilt, and assimilation underlies this supernatural tale, making it both haunting and thought-provoking. Enter their chilling new world.

"Host" (2020) captures the zeitgeist of home-bound life, turning a Zoom séance into a gripping tale of poltergeist terror that’s short in duration yet delivers long on frights. In a time of social distancing, this film knows how to communicate fear through the static of technology. Experience this digital nightmare.

Timing and atmosphere converge in the Spanish chiller "The Orphanage" (2007). Laura's return to her childhood home sets into motion a spine-tingling mystery when her son starts interacting with an invisible presence. Rooted in richly personal stakes, it bridges tales of maternal love and supernatural menace. Discover the mystery of the past.

Brace for the sinister intricacies of "Shutter" (2004), where a photographer’s pictures reveal ghostly presences, unraveling secrets best left buried. As a manifestation of guilt, the story plays with how the past catches up with the present in haunting and personal ways. This is supernatural revelation at its best. Focus on the fear.

"One Missed Call" (2003) taps into the chilling idea of destiny's inescapability. Characters receive voicemails from their future selves detailing their impending deaths, escalating into a tense race against time to solve the deadly mystery. It’s a thrilling ride that will compel you to screen your calls carefully. Answer its chilling ring.

Delve into the psychological depths of "A Tale of Two Sisters" (2003), where familial bonds are tested against a backdrop of haunting memories. With elegantly twisted storytelling, this film explores a psychological landscape that distorts perception and presents hauntings both external and internal. Meet the secrets within.

"Dark Water" (2002) is a melancholic tale enveloped in eerie occurrences as a new apartment harbors its own spectral tension. Water as motif melds seamlessly with themes of lost connections and maternal devotion, crafting an evocative horror experience with real-world undercurrents that resonate deeply. Immerse in its mystery.