Als je gefascineerd bent door de intense horror en psychologische spanning van 'Carrie' (2013), dan ben je hier aan het juiste adres. In dit artikel ontdek je 10 films en series die vergelijkbaar zijn met deze iconische horrorfilm. Of je nu op zoek bent naar meer verhalen over bovennatuurlijke krachten, tienerdrama of pure horror, deze lijst heeft iets voor jou.

Rosemary's Baby (1968)
Beschreibung: A psychological horror film that explores paranoia, gaslighting, and the fear of the unknown, centered around a woman's terrifying pregnancy.
Fakt: The film was shot in the same New York apartment building where the novel's author, Ira Levin, lived. Mia Farrow's iconic pixie cut was done spontaneously during filming.


The Exorcist (1973)
Beschreibung: A seminal horror film about demonic possession and the battle between good and evil, featuring intense psychological and physical transformations.
Fakt: The movie was banned in several countries due to its disturbing content. Many strange occurrences were reported during filming, leading to rumors of a curse.


The Omen (1976)
Beschreibung: A chilling tale of a child who may be the Antichrist, blending religious horror with themes of parental dread and inevitable doom.
Fakt: Gregory Peck took the role to honor his son who had recently died by suicide. The film's composer, Jerry Goldsmith, won an Oscar for his score.


The Craft (1996)
Beschreibung: The film explores themes of female empowerment, supernatural abilities, and the dark side of teenage rebellion, with a focus on outcasts who gain power through witchcraft.
Fakt: The movie was originally intended to be much darker, but was toned down to secure a PG-13 rating. The iconic line 'We are the weirdos, mister' was improvised by Fairuza Balk.


Matilda (1996)
Beschreibung: A story about a young girl with extraordinary abilities who uses them to stand up against oppressive authority figures, blending dark humor with themes of revenge and empowerment.
Fakt: Danny DeVito directed the film and also narrated it. The chocolate cake scene was real, and actor Pam Ferris had to eat multiple takes of the massive cake.


Jennifer's Body (2009)
Beschreibung: A darkly comedic horror film that delves into female friendship, possession, and the monstrous side of adolescence, with a mix of gore and sharp wit.
Fakt: The script was written by Diablo Cody, who won an Oscar for 'Juno.' The film initially underperformed but later gained a cult following.


The Neon Demon (2016)
Beschreibung: A visually striking horror-thriller that critiques the beauty industry through surreal and violent imagery, exploring themes of obsession and vanity.
Fakt: The film's color palette was inspired by 1980s fashion photography. The infamous 'kiss' scene was entirely real and not CGI.


The Babadook (2014)
Beschreibung: A psychological horror film that uses a monstrous entity as a metaphor for grief and maternal stress, blending horror with deep emotional resonance.
Fakt: The Babadook became an unlikely LGBTQ+ icon after the film's release. The creature's design was inspired by early 20th-century silent film monsters.


Hereditary (2018)
Beschreibung: A slow-burning horror film that delves into family trauma, grief, and hidden supernatural forces, with a deeply unsettling atmosphere.
Fakt: The miniature models in the film were all handcrafted by the director, Ari Aster. The movie's most shocking scene was filmed in one take.


Midsommar (2019)
Beschreibung: A visually stunning horror film that explores cults, psychological breakdowns, and the dark side of communal rituals, set against a bright, daylight backdrop.
Fakt: Florence Pugh's emotional breakdown scene was achieved in one take. The film was inspired by Scandinavian folklore and director Ari Aster's own breakup.
