6 Best Cursed House Movies

By Vlad Zakh · May 24, 2026

The creeping dread of a home harboring a malevolent presence has powered some of cinema’s most enduring haunted house classics. In The Conjuring (2013): Paranormal investigators help a family terrorized by a dark, powerful presence in their farmhouse. Another standout is The Haunting (1963): A group of paranormal investigators experiences escalating terror inside a notoriously haunted mansion.

Insidious (2011)

IMDb ★ 6.8 RT 66% Metacritic 52

A family discovers their comatose son's spirit is trapped in a terrifying supernatural realm connected to their home.

Directed by James Wan · 1h 42m · Rated PG-13

8 wins & 16 nominations

Where to watch

Stream: Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV channel, AMC+ Amazon Channel, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, YouTube TV, MGM Plus · Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Plex · Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home

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The Conjuring (2013)

IMDb ★ 7.5 RT 86% Metacritic 68

Paranormal investigators help a family terrorized by a dark, powerful presence in their farmhouse.

Directed by James Wan · 1h 52m · Rated R

15 wins & 22 nominations

Where to watch

Stream: HBO Max · Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Plex · Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home

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Poltergeist (1982)

IMDb ★ 7.3 RT 89% Metacritic 79

A suburban family's home is invaded by vengeful spirits who abduct their youngest daughter.

Directed by Tobe Hooper · 1h 54m · Rated PG

Nominated for 3 Oscars5 wins & 9 nominations

Where to watch

Stream: HBO Max Amazon Channel, AMC, HBO Max · Rent or buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home

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The Amityville Horror (1979)

TMDB ★ 6.2

A family's new home becomes the site of terrifying supernatural events following a horrific murder.

Directed by Stuart Rosenberg · 1h 58m · Rated R

Where to watch

Stream: Amazon Prime Video, Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV channel, AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel · Rent or buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home

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The Haunting (1963)

TMDB ★ 7.3

A group of paranormal investigators experiences escalating terror inside a notoriously haunted mansion.

Directed by Robert Wise · 1h 52m · Rated G

Where to watch

Stream: Philo, AMC+ Amazon Channel · Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Spectrum On Demand · Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home

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House on Haunted Hill (1959)

TMDB ★ 6.9

A wealthy eccentric offers guests a fortune to survive one night locked inside a haunted mansion.

Directed by William Castle · 1h 15m · Rated NR

Where to watch

Stream: Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, HBO Max Amazon Channel, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV channel · Rent or buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, FlixFling

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Streaming availability data from JustWatch, via TMDB. Availability changes often, so check the service before you plan a movie night.

Vlad Zakh

Founder, Movieix

Founder of Movieix, built to fix a specific annoyance: most recommendation sites are just algorithm-driven noise. Our lists are researched and organized by who's in a film, where it's from, and the mood you're actually in tonight.

6 Best Cursed House Movies

Insidious (2011)

The Conjuring (2013)

Poltergeist (1982)

The Amityville Horror (1979)

The Haunting (1963)

House on Haunted Hill (1959)

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