Just released and already hailed as one of the best horror films of the last 20 years, Smile 2 is filling theaters worldwide with fans captivated by its blend of fear and thrill. For those who loved Smile 2, we’ve put together a list of equally chilling horror films that you won’t want to miss. Happy watching… if you dare!
With an IMDb rating of 6.8, The Autopsy of Jane Doe plunges into mystery as a father-and-son team of medical examiners try to determine the cause of death of a young woman who appears to harbor dark secrets. Directed by André Øvredal, the film stars Brian Cox, Emile Hirsch, and Ophelia Lovibond.
In It Follows (IMDb 6.8), a young woman is pursued by an unknown supernatural force after an intense romantic encounter. Directed by David Robert Mitchell, the film features standout performances from Maika Monroe, Keir Gilchrist, and Olivia Luccardi.
REC, directed by Jaume Balagueró and Paco Plaza, is a found-footage horror classic rated 7.4 on IMDb. The story follows a television reporter and her cameraman who become trapped with a terrifying presence after following emergency personnel into a dark apartment building. The cast includes Manuela Velasco, Ferran Terraza, and Jorge-Yamam Serrano.
With an IMDb score of 5.9, The Grudge follows an American nurse working in Tokyo who becomes entangled in a supernatural curse that brings a vengeful rage upon its victims. Directed by Takashi Shimizu, this chilling tale stars Sarah Michelle Gellar, Jason Behr, and Clea DuVall.
In The Empty Man (IMDb 6.2), a former cop’s search for a missing girl leads him to a shadowy cult and a supernatural entity they are trying to summon. Directed by David Prior, the film stars James Badge Dale, Marin Ireland, and Sasha Frolova.
Set in 1967 Los Angeles, Ouija: Origin of Evil tells the story of a widow and her daughter whose attempts to contact a deceased loved one through a Ouija board inadvertently unleash a demon. This film, rated 6.2 on IMDb and directed by Mike Flanagan, features performances from Elizabeth Reaser, Lulu Wilson, and Annalise Basso.
With an IMDb rating of 5.5, V/H/S/94 combines found footage and horror as a SWAT team investigates a strange VHS tape, uncovering a sinister cult and a nightmarish conspiracy. Directed by Simon Barrett, Steven Kostanski, and Chloe Okuno, the film stars Anna Hopkins, Christian Potenza, and Brian Paul.
The Night House (IMDb 6.4) explores the story of a widow who begins uncovering disturbing secrets about her late husband. Directed by David Bruckner, this eerie tale stars Rebecca Hall, Sarah Goldberg, and Vondie Curtis-Hall.
In Mirrors (IMDb 6.1), Ben, a night watchman, begins witnessing terrifying reflections in the building’s mirrors. After his sister’s death, he becomes convinced that dark forces are out to claim him. Directed by Alexandre Aja, the film stars Kiefer Sutherland, Paula Patton, and Amy Smart.
With a rating of 6.7, Saint Maud follows a devout nurse who becomes dangerously obsessed with saving the soul of her terminally ill patient. Directed by Rose Glass, this haunting film stars Morfydd Clark, Caoilfhionn Dunne, and Jennifer Ehle.