After The Sixth Sense proved to be a huge hit, it wasn’t long before several similar ghost movies quickly came about. Ghost films which offered more than a terrifying haunting became more and more popular during the 2000′s, with an emphasis on story, plot and a spooky twist as well as the usual ghoulish going-ons you’d expect from a ghost movie. Some of the very best and most successful of these chilling ghostly thrillers include:

  • The Others (2001) Staring Nicole Kidman and Christopher Eccleston, The Others gave viewers a twist that has got to be one of cinemas greatest shockers. Totally unpredicted and yet so obvious – this is how a twist should be. The acting is brilliant and the creepiness factor shoots off the scales.
  • What Lies Beneath? (2000) Even the title is a question in this ghostly thriller that will keep you guessing to the end. The cast is brilliant in this as is the film’s direction. Often overlooked in the ghost genre, but one not to miss.
  • Gothika (2003) Okay, okay. Gothika is a big turd, but it still fits nicely into this list. The ghosts are not just used to scare the pants of you, but are there to create a mysterious, headscratching plot that (fails) to keep you on edge and wonder what the answers behind the plot enigmas are.

For a more recent example of a chilling ghostly thriller, look no further than The Pact….

Break-out horror movie smash of the year that has been electrifying hardened genre fans and non-horror fans alike, “The Pact” combines the supernatural terrors of “Paranormal Activity” with the tense atmospherics of a serial killer thriller to create a unique, modern-day take on the classic ghost story.


And it’s out now on DVD and Blu-ray! Order yours here.

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The Sixth Sense

“I see dead people.” If these four words don’t send the shivers up your spine, I congratulate you. The Sixth Sense, released in 1999, is perhaps the best known ghost film and the worst kept secret.

Upon release, this film put director M Night Shyamalan firmly on the thriller map. His signature traits were quickly established and introduced to the public, with his focus on character, awkward self cameos and surprise endings associated with his name. Of course, anyone who is anyone already knows the whole plot and the twist of this classic film…even if they haven’t seen it! Spoofed and parodied countless times – it’s no wonder that this masterclass in suspense has entered the public’s collective conscious, horror fan or not.

The film was also an interesting choice for Mr. Bruce Willis. Sure he’s stared in his fair share of comedies and animations, but this slapheaded hero is best known for his kick-ass action roles. The Sixth Sense opened Willis up and showed his other side to his incredible talents, in a hit blockbuster thriller.

The ghosts in this film are among some of the most disturbing and shocking ghosts in cinema. These aren’t simply an invisible hand or a blurry humanoid fuzz. These look as real as you or I, except with some very gruesome injuries of course!

With its twisting and turning plot, fascinating characters and a psychologically disturbing premise, The Sixth Sense is an undeniable classic of the genre. The recently release The Pact shares many similar traits to this film (mixed with The Amityville Horror and The Others). So, if you’re looking for a spooky movie to compliment The Sixth Sense nicely, look no further!

Break-out horror movie smash of the year that has been electrifying hardened genre fans and non-horror fans alike, “The Pact” combines the supernatural terrors of “Paranormal Activity” with the tense atmospherics of a serial killer thriller to create a unique, modern-day take on the classic ghost story.


And it’s out now on DVD and Blu-ray! Order yours here.

Previous Parts:

 
 
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