Ben je op zoek naar films of series die dezelfde spannende en griezelige sfeer hebben als 'Paranormal Activity' (2007)? Dan zit je hier goed! In dit artikel vind je 10 vergelijkbare titels die je hart sneller laten kloppen en je nachten onrustig maken. Perfect voor fans van found footage-horror en bovennatuurlijke spanning.

The Blair Witch Project (1999)
Beschreibung: Uses found footage style to create a sense of realism and tension, focusing on unseen supernatural forces terrorizing the protagonists.
Fakt: The film was marketed as a true story, leading many to believe it was real footage. It was made on a budget of only $60,000 but grossed over $248 million worldwide.


The Others (2001)
Beschreibung: Relies on psychological horror and a haunting atmosphere, with a twist that redefines the supernatural elements of the story.
Fakt: The film was shot almost entirely on natural light to enhance its eerie atmosphere. It was a critical and commercial success, winning several Goya Awards.


The Ring (2002)
Beschreibung: Uses a cursed videotape as the medium for supernatural horror, creating a pervasive sense of dread and inevitability.
Fakt: The ghostly figure of Samara was inspired by Japanese Noh theater. The film's success popularized J-horror remakes in Hollywood.


The Grudge (2004)
Beschreibung: Features a vengeful supernatural entity tied to a specific location, with non-linear storytelling and intense jump scares.
Fakt: The iconic croaking sound of the ghost was created by recording the voice actress through a distorted microphone. The film is a remake of the Japanese movie 'Ju-On.'


The Descent (2005)
Beschreibung: Combines claustrophobic settings with supernatural horror, as a group encounters terrifying creatures in an isolated environment.
Fakt: The cave scenes were filmed in a real underground location, adding to the actors' genuine sense of fear. The original UK ending was much darker than the US version.


The Conjuring (2013)
Beschreibung: Centers around a family experiencing terrifying supernatural events in their home, with a focus on slow-building dread and jump scares.
Fakt: The film is based on the real-life case files of paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren. It spawned a successful cinematic universe.


Sinister (2012)
Beschreibung: Features a mix of found footage and traditional filming to explore a supernatural entity haunting a family, with a focus on psychological horror.
Fakt: The creepy home videos shown in the film were inspired by real snuff films. The movie's soundtrack includes unsettling noises like reversed recordings of whale sounds.


The Babadook (2014)
Beschreibung: Explores psychological horror through a supernatural entity that preys on a mother and son, blending family drama with terror.
Fakt: The Babadook became a symbol for grief and depression in popular culture. The creature's design was inspired by early 20th-century German expressionist films.


A Quiet Place (2018)
Beschreibung: Focuses on a family under constant threat from supernatural creatures, using silence and tension to heighten the horror experience.
Fakt: The film's sound design was so precise that audiences' popcorn chewing was considered during editing. It was shot in only 36 days.


Hereditary (2018)
Beschreibung: Delivers slow-burning horror with a focus on family trauma and supernatural occurrences, using atmospheric tension and shocking moments.
Fakt: The miniature models featured in the film were all handcrafted by the protagonist actress in real life. The film's climax was shot in one continuous take.
