Impressive atmosphere: top successful horror movies

One of the main reasons why horror movies are so popular is the need for emotional release. Psychologists have long noticed that horror movies make you experience a whole range of feelings: from anxiety to surprise, and fear and tension while watching horror can be beneficial for your emotional state. Besides, horror films are characterized by unique aesthetics and visual effects.

Horror movies allow you to experience strong emotions in a safe environment, help develop psychological stability, and are a great option for escapism from real problems. OBOZ.UA has collected the top of the best movies with a magical atmosphere.

Sleepy Hollow

"Sleepy Hollow" is a cult horror movie directed by Tim Burton and released in 1999. The film is a loose interpretation of the novel of the same name by Washington Irving, but with bright gothic notes characteristic of Burton's work.

The film takes you to the mysterious village of Sleepy Hollow, where a series of gruesome murders take place. The protagonist is Ichabod Crane, a young and skeptical constable from New York who is sent to investigate these mysterious events. The locals believe in the legend of the Headless Horseman, who is taking revenge for old grievances. Crane will have to face his fears and uncover the truth about the gruesome events taking place in the village.

Suspiria

"Suspiria" is a remake of the 1977 Italian horror film that raised the bar for psychological thrillers to a new level. This film, full of symbolism, mysticism, and powerful visual aesthetics, will not leave any viewer indifferent.

A young American woman, Susie, moves to Berlin to enter a prestigious ballet school. But instead of the beauty and grace she expected, she finds mysterious disappearances, cruel rituals, and dark forces that control the school. Dancing in the movie is not just an art, but also a powerful tool used to achieve dark goals.

Crimson Peak

"Crimson Peak" is a gothic horror movie created by the master of the genre Guillermo del Toro. The film combines elements of a gothic novel, a psychological thriller, and a horror movie.

The young writer Edith Cushing, fascinated by the aristocrat Sir Thomas Sharpe, moves with him to his old, abandoned estate known as Crimson Peak. There she encounters a mysterious atmosphere, eerie ghosts, and dark secrets of the Sharpe family. Edith begins to unravel the tangle of intrigue and finds out that the beautiful facade hides a terrible truth.

A Quiet Place

This movie will take you to a world where survival depends on one single condition – absolute silence. The plot centers on a family trying to survive in a post-apocalyptic world ruled by creatures with extremely acute hearing. Any sound can become a death trap. The protagonists are forced to adapt to a new life where communication is done in sign language.

Heretic

"Heretic" is a 2024 American psychological horror film that managed to interest viewers with its unconventional plot and high-quality acting. The film explores the themes of faith, trust, and manipulation, creating an atmosphere of tension and uncertainty.

Two young preachers, rejected by society, seek refuge in the house of a mysterious man. With each passing minute, it becomes clear that this man harbors a dark secret. He turns out to be not as simple as he seems at first glance and gradually draws the girls into his deadly game.

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