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Dozens of directors have reported on The Haunted House Movie. Here are 25 of our favorites.

The Shining (1980)

The Shining
★★★★
★★★★
3.4 out of 4 stars

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

The Shining is a horror classic directed by Stanley Kubrick. The film follows Jack Torrance (Jack Nicholson), a struggling writer and recovering alcoholic who takes a job as the caretaker of the isolated Overlook Hotel during the winter months. His family (Shelley Duvall, Danny Lloyd) accompany him, unaware of the hotel's dark secrets, which have led to previous tragedies. As winter sets in, Jack's mental state begins to unravel, and he soon succumbs to the supernatural forces within the hotel, which threaten to consume him and his family. The Shining is a chilling tale of madness and isolation, and is considered one of the greatest horror films of all time.

The Others (2001)

The Others
★★★★
★★★★
3 out of 4 stars

From Alejandro Amenábar, starring Nicole Kidman, Christopher Eccleston, Fionnula Flanagan, Alakina Mann
Rated PG-13

The Others is a 2001 supernatural horror film directed by Alejandro Amenábar and starring Nicole Kidman. It centers on a woman and her two children, who live in an isolated mansion on the English Channel island of Jersey and seem to be surrounded by mysterious and sinister forces. The mother, Grace, is convinced that something supernatural is going on, and she soon discovers that the house is haunted by two ghosts who were former inhabitants of the house. As the children's health begins to deteriorate, Grace must confront her fears and protect her family from the supernatural forces that are out to harm them.

The Conjuring (2013)

The Conjuring
★★★★
★★★★
3 out of 4 stars

From James Wan, starring Patrick Wilson, Vera Farmiga, Ron Livingston, Lili Taylor
Rated R

The Conjuring is a 2013 supernatural horror film directed by James Wan. The film follows paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren as they investigate the haunting of the Perron family in Rhode Island. The Warrens must confront a powerful demonic entity who has been terrorizing the family. With the help of the local Catholic priest, they attempt to uncover the family's dark secrets and rid their home of the malicious entity. The film contains intense scenes of horror, suspense and terror that will keep audiences on the edge of their seats.

Beetlejuice (1988)

Beetlejuice
★★★★
★★★★
3 out of 4 stars

From Tim Burton, starring Alec Baldwin, Geena Davis, Michael Keaton, Annie McEnroe
Rated PG

Beetlejuice is a 1988 comedy fantasy film directed by Tim Burton. The film follows a recently deceased couple, Adam and Barbara Maitland, who try to haunt the new owners of their beloved home, the Deetzes, and their daughter Lydia. When their efforts fail, they turn to a devious ghost named Beetlejuice, who agrees to help them scare away the family. However, Beetlejuice has his own agenda, and his ghostly antics soon get out of hand. In the end, the Maitlands are able to save the day, as well as their home, by outsmarting Beetlejuice.

Poltergeist (1982)

Poltergeist
★★★★
★★★★
2.9 out of 4 stars

From Tobe Hooper, starring JoBeth Williams, Heather O'Rourke, Craig T. Nelson, Beatrice Straight
Rated PG

1408 (2007)

1408
★★★★
★★★★
2.7 out of 4 stars

From Mikael Håfström, starring John Cusack, Samuel L. Jackson, Mary McCormack, Tony Shalhoub
Rated PG-13

Insidious (2010)

Insidious
★★★★
★★★★
2.7 out of 4 stars

From James Wan, starring Patrick Wilson, Rose Byrne, Ty Simpkins, Lin Shaye
Rated PG-13

Sinister (2012)

Sinister
★★★★
★★★★
2.7 out of 4 stars

From Scott Derrickson, starring Ethan Hawke, Juliet Rylance, James Ransone, Fred Thompson
Rated R

The Legend of Hell House (1973)

The Legend of Hell House
★★★★
★★★★
2.7 out of 4 stars

From John Hough, starring Roddy McDowall, Gayle Hunnicutt, Pamela Franklin, Clive Revill
Rated PG

Monster House (2006)

Monster House
★★★★
★★★★
2.6 out of 4 stars

From Gil Kenan, starring Mitchel Musso, Sam Lerner, Spencer Locke, Ryan Whitney
Rated PG

Burnt Offerings (1976)

Burnt Offerings
★★★★
★★★★
2.6 out of 4 stars

From Dan Curtis, starring Karen Black, Oliver Reed, Burgess Meredith, Eileen Heckart
Rated PG

The Woman in Black (2012)

The Woman in Black
★★★★
★★★★
2.6 out of 4 stars

From James Watkins, starring Daniel Radcliffe, Janet McTeer, Ciarán Hinds, Emma Shorey
Rated PG-13

Paranormal Activity (2007)

Paranormal Activity
★★★★
★★★★
2.5 out of 4 stars

From Oren Peli, starring Katie Featherston, Micah Sloat, Mark Fredrichs, Amber Armstrong
Rated R

Casper (1995)

Casper
★★★★
★★★★
2.4 out of 4 stars

From Brad Silberling, starring Bill Pullman, Christina Ricci, Cathy Moriarty, Eric Idle
Rated PG

House (1985)

House
★★★★
★★★★
2.4 out of 4 stars

From Steve Miner, starring William Katt, Kay Lenz, George Wendt, Richard Moll
Rated R

Mirrors (2008)

Mirrors
★★★★
★★★★
2.4 out of 4 stars

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

The Amityville Horror (1979)

The Amityville Horror
★★★★
★★★★
2.4 out of 4 stars

From Stuart Rosenberg, starring James Brolin, Margot Kidder, Rod Steiger, Don Stroud
Rated R

13 Ghosts (1960)

13 Ghosts
★★★★
★★★★
2.4 out of 4 stars

From William Castle, starring Charles Herbert, Jo Morrow, Martin Milner, Rosemary DeCamp
Rated Not Rated

Thir13en Ghosts (2001)

Thir13en Ghosts
★★★★
★★★★
2.2 out of 4 stars

From Steve Beck, starring Tony Shalhoub, Shannon Elizabeth, Embeth Davidtz, Matthew Lillard
Rated R

House on Haunted Hill (1999)

House on Haunted Hill
★★★★
★★★★
2.2 out of 4 stars

From William Malone, starring Geoffrey Rush, Famke Janssen, Taye Diggs, Peter Gallagher
Rated R

Ghost Ship (2002)

Ghost Ship
★★★★
★★★★
2.2 out of 4 stars

From Steve Beck, starring Julianna Margulies, Gabriel Byrne, Ron Eldard, Desmond Harrington
Rated R

The Abandoned (2006)

The Abandoned
★★★★
★★★★
2.2 out of 4 stars

From Nacho Cerdà, starring Anastasia Hille, Karel Roden, Valentin Goshev, Valentin Ganev
Rated R

Haunt (2013)

Haunt
★★★★
★★★★
2.1 out of 4 stars

From Mac Carter, starring Jacki Weaver, Liana Liberato, Harrison Gilbertson, Ione Skye
Rated R

The Haunted Mansion (2003)

The Haunted Mansion
★★★★
★★★★
2 out of 4 stars

From Rob Minkoff, starring Eddie Murphy, Marsha Thomason, Jennifer Tilly, Terence Stamp
Rated PG

The Haunting (1999)

The Haunting
★★★★
★★★★
2 out of 4 stars

From Jan de Bont, starring Liam Neeson, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Owen Wilson, Lili Taylor
Rated PG-13

 



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