Horror Movie Ghosts

From Stanley Kubrick, starring Jack Nicholson, Shelley Duvall, Danny Lloyd, Scatman Crothers
Rated R

The Shining is a psychological horror film directed by Stanley Kubrick and based on the 1977 novel by Stephen King. It stars Jack Nicholson as Jack Torrance, a frustrated writer and recovering alcoholic who takes a job as the off-season caretaker of the isolated Overlook Hotel in the Colorado Rockies. Jack takes his wife Wendy (played by Shelley Duvall) and son Danny (played by Danny Lloyd) with him. Danny has psychic abilities, which he calls "the shining." He uses these abilities to experience visions of the hotel's past, during which a previous caretaker murdered his wife and daughters. Jack slowly descends into madness as he is influenced by the hotel's supernatural presence. As his sanity deteriorates, Jack becomes increasingly violent, forcing Wendy and Danny to try to escape the hotel and its malicious forces. In the end, they succeed in overcoming the evil presence, while Jack dies in the hotel. The Shining is considered one of the best horror films of all time and has achieved a cult following since its release. It is hailed for its psychological depth, visual style, and unique approach to the horror genre.

From William Friedkin, starring Ellen Burstyn, Max von Sydow, Linda Blair, Lee J. Cobb
Rated R

The Exorcist is a 1973 supernatural horror film directed by William Friedkin and written by William Peter Blatty based on the 1971 novel by Blatty. The film tells the story of a young girl, Regan MacNeil, who becomes possessed by a powerful demon. In an effort to help Regan, two priests are brought in to perform an exorcism in an attempt to drive the demon out. The film follows their struggle to exorcise the demon and save Regan's life. The film was both a critical and commercial success, becoming one of the highest-grossing films of all time and earning ten Academy Award nominations, including Best Picture. The Exorcist remains one of the most iconic horror films of all time.

From James Wan, starring Cary Elwes, Leigh Whannell, Danny Glover, Ken Leung
Rated R

Saw is a horror-thriller directed by James Wan. It follows two men, Dr. Lawrence Gordon and Adam Stanheight, who wake up in a decrepit bathroom with no memory of how they got there. They soon realize they have been kidnapped and placed in a deadly game by the mysterious Jigsaw Killer. With limited time, they must find a way to escape before time runs out and the trap triggers a violent death. Along the way, the two uncover Jigsaw's dark secrets and learn the disturbing truth about his twisted plan. Filled with suspense and horror, Saw is a gripping and intense thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very end.

From Pedro Almodóvar, starring Antonio Banderas, Elena Anaya, Jan Cornet, Marisa Paredes
Rated R

The Skin I Live In is a 2011 Spanish psychological thriller directed by Pedro Almodóvar. The film follows Robert Ledgard, a brilliant plastic surgeon, who has developed a skin substitute to help burn victims. His attempt to perfect the skin has led to his imprisonment of a woman named Vera Cruz, whom he is using as a human guinea pig. As the secrets of Robert's past are revealed, the film delves into a complex exploration of identity, revenge, and morality. The film stars Antonio Banderas in the lead role, and Elena Anaya as Vera Cruz. It is a gripping, intense story of obsession, revenge, and the consequences of technological advances in the hands of a madman.

From Wes Craven, starring Heather Langenkamp, Johnny Depp, Robert Englund, John Saxon
Rated R

From Dario Argento, starring Jessica Harper, Stefania Casini, Flavio Bucci, Miguel Bosé
Rated R

From Gore Verbinski, starring Naomi Watts, Martin Henderson, Brian Cox, David Dorfman
Rated PG-13

From Takashi Miike, starring Ryo Ishibashi, Eihi Shiina, Tetsu Sawaki, Jun Kunimura
Rated R

From John Carpenter, starring Sam Neill, Jürgen Prochnow, Julie Carmen, David Warner
Rated R

From Francis Lawrence, starring Keanu Reeves, Rachel Weisz, Djimon Hounsou, Shia LaBeouf
Rated R

From Antonia Bird, starring Guy Pearce, Robert Carlyle, David Arquette, Jeremy Davies
Rated R

From Jennifer Kent, starring Essie Davis, Noah Wiseman, Daniel Henshall, Hayley McElhinney
Rated Not Rated

From Directors: Albert Hughes, Allen Hughes, starring Johnny Depp, Heather Graham, Ian Holm, Robbie Coltrane
Rated R

From Sam Raimi, starring Alison Lohman, Justin Long, Ruth Livier, Lorna Raver
Rated PG-13

From Iain Softley, starring Kate Hudson, Peter Sarsgaard, Joy Bryant, Gena Rowlands
Rated PG-13

From Neil Jordan, starring Saoirse Ronan, Gemma Arterton, Sam Riley, Caleb Landry Jones
Rated R

From Mike Flanagan, starring Karen Gillan, Brenton Thwaites, Katee Sackhoff, Rory Cochrane
Rated R

From Fede Alvarez, starring Jane Levy, Shiloh Fernandez, Jessica Lucas, Lou Taylor Pucci
Rated R

From Nick Murphy, starring Rebecca Hall, Dominic West, Imelda Staunton, Lucy Cohu
Rated R

From Gregory Widen, starring Christopher Walken, Elias Koteas, Virginia Madsen, Eric Stoltz
Rated R

From Christopher Smith, starring Eddie Redmayne, Sean Bean, Carice van Houten, Kimberley Nixon
Rated R

From Alexandre Aja, starring Kiefer Sutherland, Paula Patton, Amy Smart, Cameron Boyce
Rated R

From Takashi Shimizu, starring Sarah Michelle Gellar, Jason Behr, Clea DuVall, William Mapother
Rated PG-13

From John Polson, starring Robert De Niro, Dakota Fanning, Famke Janssen, Elisabeth Shue
Rated R

From Vincenzo Natali, starring Abigail Breslin, Peter Outerbridge, Michelle Nolden, Stephen McHattie
Rated Not Rated