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Creepy but not gorey films

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PoodlesRUs · 21/07/2024 19:22

If I liked the films The Sixth Sense and the Woman in Black and the book The Turn of the Screw, what other films would I like? I thought the Exorcist and Skeleton Key were alright too but I found the gore element of House of Wax yawntastic. I'm not squeamish so it doesn't really do anything for me in films or books and I can take it or leave it. Usually leave it because I feel like if there is gore then that's the main focus and there isn't much else going on. Not watched any horror in ages but have the urge.

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LyndaSnellsSniff · 21/07/2024 19:25

The Others is pretty creepy and a great plot.

Didsomeonesaydogs · 21/07/2024 19:26

The Others, anything by M. Night Shyamalan

AngeloMysterioso · 21/07/2024 19:28

The Ring?

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Grazianoscubanheel · 21/07/2024 19:31

The Blair Witch Project and Cloverfield. Both a complete load of bollocks but fit in that category.

Grazianoscubanheel · 21/07/2024 19:32

Oh and the Christmas film Krampus.

LadyMacbethssweetArabianhand · 21/07/2024 19:48

I suppose the oldies like Halloween and The Fog. Neither are particularly gory but quite scary. The omen as well

Didsomeonesaydogs · 21/07/2024 19:55

Get Out was interesting.

MagicianMoth · 21/07/2024 19:57

I came on to say The Others as well.
The Grudge
The Ring
The Shining

OnlyFrench · 21/07/2024 20:04

Jagged Edge
Sleeping with the Enemy
Presumed Innocent

ToddlerMumma · 21/07/2024 20:07

The Blair witch project

LyndaSnellsSniff · 21/07/2024 22:17

This thread has made me rewatch The Others this evening!

RedPanda901 · 21/07/2024 22:19

Second Get Out with Daniel Kaluuya. Really good

planAplanB · 21/07/2024 22:27

The Invisible Man

Needhelp101 · 21/07/2024 22:32

RedPanda901 · 21/07/2024 22:19

Second Get Out with Daniel Kaluuya. Really good

Thirded! Absolutely excellent.
Also, The Babadook. And for something slightly more comedy horror, Happy Death Day.

Mumteedum · 21/07/2024 22:36

Don't look now. Classic!

Devilsmommy · 21/07/2024 22:37

Shutter Island

Mrsjayy · 21/07/2024 22:38

LyndaSnellsSniff · 21/07/2024 19:25

The Others is pretty creepy and a great plot.

That's just what I was going to say I've not seen it in a while bur it's shuddery creepy. It really unnerved me great film though.

Meowzabubz · 21/07/2024 22:39

Despite it's reputation, the 1st saw movie is fantastic and not really gory. It's more of a thriller than a horror and a brilliantly executed one at that. It's only the later films that capitalise on the idea and shock factor

FloofPaws · 21/07/2024 22:39

Shutter island
Amityville horror
Poltergeist
Conjuring /annabelle films
Identity

seensome · 21/07/2024 22:46

Things heard & seen
House at the end of the street
Host

MagpieCastle · 21/07/2024 22:46

Mumteedum · 21/07/2024 22:36

Don't look now. Classic!

Agree, creepy and brilliantly atmospheric.

Other classics include Wicker Man and Rosemary’s Baby.

ooherrmissus14 · 21/07/2024 22:46

I know it's not a film but I would really recommend The Haunting of Hill House on Netflix if you want a good creepy watch

CityBro · 21/07/2024 22:46

Saint Maid
Don't look now
Rosemary's baby

CityBro · 21/07/2024 22:47

MagpieCastle · 21/07/2024 22:46

Agree, creepy and brilliantly atmospheric.

Other classics include Wicker Man and Rosemary’s Baby.

Cross posted! Great selection.

CityBro · 21/07/2024 22:47

Needhelp101 · 21/07/2024 22:32

Thirded! Absolutely excellent.
Also, The Babadook. And for something slightly more comedy horror, Happy Death Day.

The babadook is amazingly creepy.