Top Ghosts Movies

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 that follows the story of Jack Torrance, a recovering alcoholic writer and recovering alcoholic who takes a job as the winter caretaker of the isolated, historic Overlook Hotel in the Colorado Rockies. Torrance is accompanied by his wife Wendy and their young son Danny, who possesses "the shining", an array of psychic abilities that allow him to see the horrific past of the hotel. When the family arrives at the hotel, they are haunted by ghosts of the past that begin to drive Jack insane as he struggles to protect his family from the terror within. As Jack's sanity begins to unravel, it is up to Danny to use his psychic abilities to save his family from the malicious forces of the hotel.

From M. Night Shyamalan, starring Bruce Willis, Haley Joel Osment, Toni Collette, Olivia Williams
Rated PG-13

The Sixth Sense is a supernatural horror-thriller directed by M. Night Shyamalan. It follows the story of Malcom Crowe (Bruce Willis), a child psychologist who tries to help a troubled young boy, Cole Sear (Haley Joel Osment), who claims to be able to see and talk to the dead. As Crowe gets closer to discovering the truth behind Cole's extraordinary powers, he realizes that the dangers they face are far more terrifying than anything he could have imagined. The film features a powerful twist ending that has become iconic in modern cinema. The Sixth Sense received overwhelmingly positive reviews and went on to become one of the highest-grossing films of 1999, earning six Academy Award nominations and winning one for Best Supporting Actor (Osment).

From Jack Clayton, starring Deborah Kerr, Peter Wyngarde, Megs Jenkins, Michael Redgrave
Rated Not Rated

The Innocents is a psychological horror film directed by Jack Clayton, based on Henry James' novella The Turn of the Screw. Set in Victorian England, the film tells the story of a young governess (Deborah Kerr) hired to look after two orphaned children at a remote estate. As she settles into her new role, the governess begins to suspect that the estate is haunted by evil supernatural forces. As her fear increases, the governess is forced to confront the dark secrets of the estate and the children's past. With its haunting atmosphere, powerful performances, and psychological complexity, The Innocents has been hailed by critics as one of the greatest horror films of all time.

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 follows Grace, a woman living in an isolated Victorian mansion with her two children, Anne and Nicholas. After strange occurrences begin to take place in their home, Grace discovers that the house is haunted by a group of ghostly beings known as "the others". As Grace struggles to protect her children from the entities, she is forced to confront her past and her own beliefs about the afterlife. The Others is a tense and atmospheric film, driven by an excellent performance from Kidman and an unsettling score from Amenábar's frequent collaborator, composer Javier Navarrete.

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 the story of paranormal investigators and authors Ed and Lorraine Warren, as they help the Perron family deal with a haunting in their farmhouse. As they investigate, they uncover a dark presence in the house with a supernatural origin, connected to the family's daughter, and discover a hidden secret in the woods surrounding the house. It is up to Ed and Lorraine to save the family – but they soon find themselves in over their heads as they battle a powerful demonic entity. Throughout the film, the Warrens must rely on their faith in God and the powerful forces of good to save the family from the evil that lurks in the shadows.

From Robert Wise, starring Julie Harris, Claire Bloom, Richard Johnson, Russ Tamblyn
Rated G

From Guillermo del Toro, starring Marisa Paredes, Eduardo Noriega, Federico Luppi, Fernando Tielve
Rated R

From J.A. Bayona, starring Belén Rueda, Fernando Cayo, Roger Príncep, Mabel Rivera
Rated R

From James Wan, starring Vera Farmiga, Patrick Wilson, Madison Wolfe, Frances O'Connor
Rated R

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

From Tim Burton, starring Johnny Depp, Christina Ricci, Miranda Richardson, Michael Gambon
Rated R

From Peter Medak, starring George C. Scott, Trish Van Devere, Melvyn Douglas, Jean Marsh
Rated R

From Nicolas Roeg, starring Julie Christie, Donald Sutherland, Hilary Mason, Clelia Matania
Rated R

From David Koepp, starring Kevin Bacon, Zachary David Cope, Kathryn Erbe, Illeana Douglas
Rated R

From David Robert Mitchell, starring Maika Monroe, Keir Gilchrist, Olivia Luccardi, Lili Sepe
Rated R

From John Carpenter, starring Adrienne Barbeau, Jamie Lee Curtis, Janet Leigh, John Houseman
Rated R

From Babak Anvari, starring Narges Rashidi, Avin Manshadi, Bobby Naderi, Arash Marandi
Rated PG-13

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

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

From Directors: Danny Pang, Oxide Chun Pang, starring Angelica Lee, Chutcha Rujinanon, Lawrence Chou, Jinda Duangtoy
Rated R

From Takashi Shimizu, starring Megumi Okina, Misaki Itô, Misa Uehara, Yui Ichikawa
Rated R

From Bernard Rose, starring Virginia Madsen, Xander Berkeley, Tony Todd, Kasi Lemmons
Rated R

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

From Gerard Johnstone, starring Morgana O'Reilly, Rima Te Wiata, Glen-Paul Waru, Ross Harper
Rated Not Rated

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