10 Best Movies About Ghosts

From an esoteric point of view, ghosts are defined as spirits of dead people or souls in pain that come from the "beyond" and appear in this physical plane to make themselves noticeable in some way. Although science claims that ghosts do not exist, thousands of people around the world have said they have seen one.

Horror movies have been inspired by these beliefs and have created spooky stories that fascinate millions.

Here are the 10 best horror movies about ghosts.

#10. The Fog, John Carpenter, 1980

The Fog tells the story of a group of pirates from the ship Elizabeth Dane, who were murdered by the inhabitants of a coastal town, who kept the treasure for themselves. Exactly 100 years later, the ghosts of the murdered pirates return to the town through an intense fog to exact cruel revenge. The story is magnetic for the viewer, as the story conveys fear, anguish and a deep intrigue that needs to be resolved.

The dark fog is taking over the town, people are terrified and many decide to take refuge in the church because they believe the worst is going to happen.

At the time of its release, The Fog was negatively criticized by the specialized press. However, people liked it and many have it as their favorite horror movie.

Currently The Fog is considered a cult film, which shows the mastery of its director, the great John Carpenter.

#9. The Others, Alejandro Amenabar, 2001

The Others tells the story of Grace, an elegant English woman, cultured, severe and Catholic. Her husband died during World War II and she was left psychologically unbalanced. Now, in 1945, she lives on the island of Jersey, locked in a beautiful mansion with her two children, a girl and a boy, both affected by a strange disease that makes them mortally hypersensitive to sunlight. The arrival of three mysterious servants will break the precarious serenity of the place, which hides a ghostly past that is difficult to understand.

The story is deeply intricate, it is complex to know who is who within the plot, which makes it enthralling. The film's musical setting is cleverly reiterative and enhances the story.

In addition to being a great horror story, The Others invites viewers to reflect on what they see, as the five senses can be deceiving.

#8. Crimson Peak, Guillermo del Toro, 2015

Crimson Peak tells the story of Edith Cushing, a young girl who saw the ghost of her deceased mother appear to warn her about the dangers of the scarlet summit. Years pass and Edith grows into a beautiful young woman who wants to be a writer. One day she is seduced by a handsome and mysterious businessman. He is Thomas Sharp, a British aristocrat who has come to town in search of funding for an excavating machine of his invention, so he meets Edith's father. When the latter dies under strange circumstances, she marries him, and accompanies him to his fabulous family mansion in England, where he lives with his sister.

Crimson Peak expresses a baroque setting, gothic romanticism and a narrative style reminiscent of Edgar Allan Poe.

The actors shine in each role and make the viewer believe in the story they are being told.

#7. The Woman In Black, James Watkins, 2012

The Woman In Black tells the story of Arthur Kipps, a successful lawyer who has to travel to a remote corner of England to work on the last will of one of his multimillionaire clients. The lawyer is a widower and must leave his three-year-old son in the care of a nanny. Kipps stays in an incredible and mysterious mansion where he works on this complex case. While living there, he discovers that the town is possessed by the ghost of a woman dressed in black, who seeks revenge. The lawyer needs to reveal the dark secrets hidden in this town in order to understand the evil behavior of the ghost of the woman in black.

The Woman In Black is masterfully set and the story is gripping to viewers. This film has one of the best endings in horror cinema, which no one will forget.

#6. The Nun, Corin Hardy, 2018

The Nun is set in 1952 and the story takes place inside a Catholic monastery located in a village in Romania. There, two nuns have just lost their lives in confusing conditions. Through an order from the Vatican, priest Burke and novice Irene are sent to the gloomy convent to investigate these deaths. Upon arriving there, they receive guidance from Frenchie, a young food delivery boy who knows the area inside out.

Frenchie warns Father Burke and Sister Irene about the legends of the villagers, who claim that the old monastery is possessed by various demons. They ignore this "gossip" and enter the monastery to gather information about the strange happenings. Within days, a series of supernatural events begin to take place. The demon Valak is responsible for all the atrocities happening inside the convent.

#5. The Amityville Horror, Stuart Rosenberg, 1979

The Amytiville Horror is a film based on true events. One night a young man goes mad and murders his parents and his five siblings. A few years later, this mansion is offered for sale at an extremely low price. The Lutz family does not suspect anything and buys this house without knowing the tragedy that took place in it. A few days later, sinister events begin to happen inside the house, endangering every member of the family.

When the film was released in 1979, viewers were fascinated by the fact that the story is based on true events. In addition, the film is so well narrated that any viewer could believe that these events could also happen to them. This true horror story started an incredible saga of fifteen films, all of which attempt to understand human evil beyond physical reality.

#4. Ghost Ship, Steve Beck, 2002

Ghost Ship reflects a classic horror that creates dark atmospheres through continuous suspense. The film narrates the adventures of a group of rescuers of sunken or missing ships. One day they discover the ghostly remains of an ocean liner, which disappeared in 1962. The luxurious ship is called Antonia Graza and holds a terrible secret, kept at the bottom of the Bering Sea.

Ghost Ship stands out for its visual effects, through an interesting horror story. Through creepy events, the story also talks about money, ambition and human greed. The film attempts to recapture classic horror, as this style contains all the ingredients to appeal to fans of the genre. Ghost Ship received negative reviews at the time, but viewers managed to stay entertained throughout the film. Journalists pointed out that the story lacked depth and that the executive producers were more interested in the special effects than the plot.

Take a look at this horror movie and draw your own conclusions.

#3. Mama, Andy Muschietti, 2013

Mama tells the story of two little sisters who are permanently accompanied by the ghost of their deceased mother. The same day their parents die, they disappear in the forest. Years later both are rescued by their uncle, their father's brother. The girls go to live with him and his wife, but an evil presence is with them.

The film takes its time to tell a story without so many horror events during the first half. The soundtrack by Spanish composer Fernando Velazquez will make the audience tense up or sympathize with the protagonists. The performances are good throughout the course of the story, with Jessica Chastain and the girls standing out. Another of the film's strengths is the frightening, highly believable atmosphere.

It can be said that Mama is a very entertaining horror film, with moments of high tension.

#2. The Sixth Sense, M. Night Shyamalan, 1999

The Sixth Sense tells the story of Malcolm Crowe, a successful child psychologist, prestigious and famous for his work, over time. After celebrating a new award, Malcolm returns home with his wife, Anna, only to find a former patient he was unable to help. He ends up shooting him and then committing suicide. Some time later, Crowe encounters a similar case presented by a 9-year-old boy named Cole. Malcolm decides to help Cole overcome his problem. The boy claims to see dead people. These are individuals who are unable to leave the physical plane due to unresolved unfinished business. Gradually, Cole begins to identify the reasons for his visions, while the psychologist is about to uncover a mystery about his life.

The Sixth Sense is considered one of the best horror movies of all time, go see it and you will discover that it is true.

#1.Poltergeist, Tobe Hooper, 1982

Poltergeist tells the story of a married couple and their three children who move into their dream home in a quiet California suburb.

When the television goes off the air at night, something attracts the youngest of the family, Carol Anne, who talks to someone who seems to be on the other side of the screen. A few days later, paranormal events occur and become more violent. Glasses are broken at breakfast, forks and spoons bend on their own, chairs are stacked on the table and some move on their own. During one such episode, Carol Anne disappears from the house. The family hires parapsychologists to help them in this terrible situation. The other children of the couple are sent to their grandparents.

The parapsychological investigation determines that Carol Anne is trapped in another dimension and they will do everything possible to rescue her.

Poltergeist is a masterpiece of horror and one of the most iconic ghost movies.