Ben je op zoek naar films of series die lijken op 'When the Lights Went Out' (2012)? Dit spookachtige verhaal over een gezin dat wordt geteisterd door een bovennatuurlijke entiteit heeft veel fans van horror en paranormale thrillers geboeid. In dit artikel vind je 10 vergelijkbare titels die je zeker zullen laten griezelen.

The Amityville Horror (1979)
Beschreibung: A classic haunted house story where a family moves into a home with a dark history, experiencing terrifying supernatural events.
Fakt: The film is based on the allegedly true story of the Lutz family. It became a cultural phenomenon and spawned numerous sequels and remakes.


The Changeling (1980)
Beschreibung: A chilling ghost story about a man who moves into a historic mansion and uncovers its dark secrets through supernatural occurrences.
Fakt: The film is considered a classic of the haunted house genre. It was shot in Vancouver and features a real-life haunted house as a filming location.


Poltergeist (1982)
Beschreibung: A family is terrorized by aggressive spirits in their suburban home, blending psychological horror with supernatural elements.
Fakt: The film was co-written and produced by Steven Spielberg. It is famous for its iconic line, 'They're here!'


The Sixth Sense (1999)
Beschreibung: A psychological horror film about a boy who communicates with spirits and a psychologist trying to help him, leading to a shocking revelation.
Fakt: The film is famous for its twist ending, which has become one of the most iconic in cinema history. It was M. Night Shyamalan's breakthrough film.


The Others (2001)
Beschreibung: A gothic horror film with a slow-burning tension, focusing on a mother and her children who believe their house is haunted.
Fakt: The film is known for its twist ending, which recontextualizes the entire story. It was shot almost entirely on a single set in Spain.


Paranormal Activity (2007)
Beschreibung: A found-footage horror film that follows a couple experiencing increasingly disturbing paranormal activity in their home.
Fakt: The film was made on a shoestring budget of $15,000 and became a massive box office success, spawning a franchise.


The Conjuring (2013)
Beschreibung: A supernatural horror film based on real-life paranormal investigations, featuring a haunted house and malevolent spirits tormenting a family.
Fakt: The film is part of The Conjuring Universe, which has spawned multiple sequels and spin-offs. It was inspired by the case files of Ed and Lorraine Warren.


The Woman in Black (2012)
Beschreibung: A gothic ghost story about a lawyer who uncovers the vengeful spirit of a woman haunting a remote village.
Fakt: The film is based on a 1983 novel and a popular stage play. It marked Daniel Radcliffe's first major role after the Harry Potter series.


Sinister (2012)
Beschreibung: A true-crime writer discovers disturbing home videos in his new house, leading to a terrifying supernatural encounter.
Fakt: The film's antagonist, Bughuul, is inspired by Mesopotamian mythology. It features real snuff films created specifically for the movie.


The Babadook (2014)
Beschreibung: A psychological horror film about a mother and son haunted by a sinister entity from a mysterious children's book.
Fakt: The Babadook became a symbol for repressed grief and mental illness. The creature's design was inspired by early 20th-century horror films.
