Ben je fan van 'The Living and the Dead' (2016) en op zoek naar soortgelijke series of films? Dit Britse mysteriedrama, vol bovennatuurlijke elementen en historische sfeer, heeft veel te bieden. In dit artikel ontdek je 10 titels die dezelfde spanning en intrige oproepen, perfect voor wie meer wil van dit genre.

The Changeling (1980)
Beschreibung: A classic ghost story about a man who moves into a historic home and begins to experience terrifying supernatural events.
Fakt: The film is loosely based on real-life events reported by composer Russell Hunter in the 1970s.


The Sixth Sense (1999)
Beschreibung: A psychological horror film with a focus on a child who communicates with spirits, blending emotional depth with supernatural suspense.
Fakt: The famous line 'I see dead people' was improvised by the young actor during filming.


The Others (2001)
Beschreibung: A gothic horror film with a slow-burning tension and a haunting atmosphere, focusing on a family experiencing supernatural occurrences in their isolated home.
Fakt: The film was shot entirely in Spain, and its director, Alejandro Amenábar, also composed the score.


The Devil's Backbone (2001)
Beschreibung: A Spanish horror film that blends historical drama with ghostly elements, set in an orphanage during the Spanish Civil War.
Fakt: The film is often considered a spiritual precursor to 'Pan's Labyrinth,' sharing similar themes of war and innocence.


The Innkeepers (2011)
Beschreibung: A low-key, character-driven horror film about two employees investigating paranormal activity in a supposedly haunted hotel.
Fakt: The movie was filmed in the same real-life hotel where it is set, adding to its authentic eerie vibe.


The Woman in Black (2012)
Beschreibung: A chilling ghost story set in a remote, eerie mansion, where the protagonist uncovers dark secrets tied to the supernatural.
Fakt: The movie is based on a 1983 novel of the same name, which was also adapted into a successful stage play.


Crimson Peak (2015)
Beschreibung: A visually stunning gothic romance with strong horror elements, featuring a haunted house and a mysterious past.
Fakt: The film's elaborate sets were built from scratch, including a fully functional mansion with decaying walls.


Penny Dreadful (2014)
Beschreibung: A gothic horror series that weaves together classic literary characters and dark, supernatural themes in Victorian London.
Fakt: The show's title refers to the cheap, sensational serial novels popular in 19th-century Britain.


The Canal (2014)
Beschreibung: A psychological horror film about a man who discovers his home is linked to a series of gruesome murders, leading to paranoia and supernatural encounters.
Fakt: The film's eerie atmosphere was enhanced by its real-life shooting locations in Dublin, including a historic canal.


A Ghost Story (2017)
Beschreibung: A meditative and unconventional take on ghost stories, exploring themes of time, loss, and memory through a spectral presence.
Fakt: The ghost's sheet costume was inspired by childhood Halloween costumes and was intentionally kept simple.
