Ghost House Movies

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

The Shining is a horror classic directed by Stanley Kubrick in 1980. It follows Jack Torrance, a writer and recovering alcoholic, who takes a job as an off-season caretaker of the isolated Overlook Hotel with his wife Wendy and young son Danny. Jack’s hope is that the seclusion of the hotel will give him the peace and quiet he needs to finish his writing. However, Danny possesses "the shining", a psychic ability to see the hotel's horrific past. As Jack slowly succumbs to the supernatural forces of the hotel, Danny and Wendy must fight to survive the ghosts that haunt the Overlook and the madness that ensnares Jack. The Shining is a chilling exploration of madness, the effects of isolation, and the strength of family bonds.

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

The Others is a 2001 psychological horror-thriller film written, directed and scored by Alejandro Amenábar. The film follows the story of Grace Stewart (Nicole Kidman), a woman who lives in an old, isolated mansion with her two children, Anne and Nicholas. After the children experience supernatural events in the house, Grace begins to fear that the mansion is haunted. The family hires three servants, and strange events begin to occur. As more and more secrets are unveiled, Grace is forced to confront the truth about her home and the mysterious forces that inhabit it. With its creepy atmosphere and unexpected plot twists, The Others is a classic horror film that will keep you guessing until the end.

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. It tells the true story of paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren and their investigation of the infamous hauntings of the Perron family in Rhode Island in 1971. The Warrens are called in to help the family after they experience increasingly disturbing phenomena in their home. Ed and Lorraine must battle the demonic forces that haunt the Perron family in order to save them from the dark forces that threaten them. The film is a suspenseful and thrilling exploration of the power of faith and love to overcome evil.

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

Beetlejuice is a supernatural comedy film directed by Tim Burton and released in 1988. The film follows the story of a recently deceased couple (Geena Davis and Alec Baldwin) who try to haunt the new owners (Catherine O'Hara and Jeffrey Jones) of their beloved home. Unfortunately their attempts at scaring the new inhabitants fail and they enlist the help of a "bio-exorcist" ghost named Beetlejuice (Michael Keaton) to help them reclaim their home. Beetlejuice creates chaos and hilarity as he disrupts the lives of the living and the dead to achieve his goals. In the end, the ghosts find peace in their afterlife and Beetlejuice gets what he deserves.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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