10 Supernatural Horror Movies To Watch If You Loved It Follows
With the 2015 release of It Follows, horror fans were treated to an incredible story about teenagers being chased by a supernatural figure after having sex. This curse put on them is like an STD, a clever idea that makes It Follows one of the smartest films in the popular, beloved genre.
While some supernatural horror movies can be cheesy and tough to take seriously, this wasn't the case with It Follows. Anyone who enjoyed watching this film should check out more movies where something seriously inexplicable spooky happens. These characters struggle to get away from whatever is after them, and it's scary and fun to watch.
10 Hereditary (2018)
Hereditary is a great, well-crafted movie for fans of It Follows. It involves spirits, a seance, and a family dealing with some seriously disturbing baggage. It turns out that the family is part of a cult named Paimon, and Annie's (Toni Collette) son, Peter (Alex Wolff), becomes the host for him.
Remove the horror elements and this is a dramatic tale about a messed-up family. The spooky vibes will keep viewers mesmerized throughout the film's entire run time.
9 Wish Upon (2017)
Just like the teens in It Follows are cursed, Joey King's character in Wish Upon is under a sort-of curse of her own. She's able to make seven different wishes because of a music box that she receives a present, yet whenever she makes a wish, a person whom she loves is murdered.
The idea is clearly inspired by the adage "be careful what you wish for" but it's an intriguing take on that theory.
8 A Nightmare On Elm Street (1984)
Fans of A Nightmare on Elm Street enjoy behind-the-scenes facts, as this groundbreaking horror film is still so powerful today.
This classic slasher is perfect for anyone who enjoyed It Follows as both movies have a dreamy, haunting quality. Both films involve a group of teenagers who find themselves under a spooky spell that feels impossible to conquer.
7 Down A Dark Hall (2018)
Lois Duncan wrote the book I Know What You Did Last Summer, which was the basis for the 1997 movie of the same name, and the author also penned Down A Dark Hall.
The 2018 movie adaptation stars AnnaSophia Robb as a girl who starts attending Blackwood Boarding School. Unfortunately for her, the school is haunted, and the students soon become possessed. It seems like something totally out of their control, just like in It Follows.
6 The Grudge (2004)
In The Grudge, the characters learn that a supernatural presence follows them wherever they go, so the movie has something major in common with It Follows. The main concept in The Grudge is that when a person passes away while feeling an intense negative emotion, it leads to a curse.
Sarah Michelle Gellar starred in the original film, which was released in 2004. A sequel came out in 2006 and a third movie was released in 2009 (but didn't appear in theaters). There was also a 2020 "sidequel" film, also called The Grudge .
5 The Turning (2020)
Sometimes the scariest horror movies are adapted from books and that's certainly true of the 2020 film, The Turning.
Based on the Henry James tale The Turn Of The Screw, this movie is about a governess who moves into a creepy house to take care of two children. Is something supernatural taking place, or is she crazy? This is an engrossing story for horror movie fans who are looking for a plot that can't be explained quickly. The ending isn't wrapped up in a neat little bow, just like no one really knows what will happen after the closing credits of It Follows.
4 Don't Be Afraid Of The Dark (2010)
The 2010 movie Don't Be Afraid Of The Dark is another supernatural horror movie involving characters who can't get away from evil.
Bailee Madison's character, Sally, moves into a creepy old mansion with her dad (Guy Pearce) and his new partner (Katie Holmes). Sally isn't thrilled about her parents splitting up, but that's the least of her worries as she starts hearing mysterious noises in the house.
3 Oculus (2013)
Written and directed by Mike Flanagan, the creative mind behind The Haunting Of Hill House, Oculus is about siblings who grew up in a wildly haunted home. They realize that there's a mirror in their house that is evil, and this is what kills their mom and dad when they're little.
Just like the teens in It Follows can't escape the curse, these siblings can't get away from this supernatural mirror, and it seems like this is what was supposed to happen all along. There's a sense of foreboding and dread in both stories.
2 The Ring (2002)
It's impossible to talk about supernatural horror movies without mentioning The Ring, which was released in 2002.
The characters in It Follows can't get away from a curse, and the characters in The Ring are destined to die if they watch a video tape. Both films are beautifully shot and tough to stop thinking about for a long time after finishing.
1 What Lies Beneath (2000)
In What Lies Beneath, Michelle Pfeiffer starts sensing a ghost in her beautiful home, and she soon discovers that her husband cheated on her with a young woman who is now haunting her.
Both this movie and It Follows share a similar tone as they are fairly quiet, calm stories without a lot of big reveals or jump scares. They are simply scary because there is something else out there that no one can really explain or account for.