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Plot Summary:
The reincarnation of a 10th century Japanese general haunts 1920s Tokyo.
IMDB Rating: 6.1
IMDB Votes: 442
Genere: Fantasy, Horror, Thriller
Country: Japan
Duration: 135 min
Plot tags: manga, mind bending, anime
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Satan's Storybook (1989)
Plot Summary:
A two-part horror anthology, the first part about a serial killer who is executed for his string of murders, the second about a despondent actor who hangs himself and meets a clown on "the other side.".
IMDB Rating: 3.3
IMDB Votes: 131
Genere: Fantasy, Horror, Thriller
Country: USA
Duration: 85 min
Plot tags: anthology, slasher, independent film
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Haunted Campus (2016)
Plot Summary:
Shinji Yagami (Yuma Nakayama) is a university student. He is easily frightened, due to seeing ghosts. He has feelings for Koyomi Nada (Haruka Shimazaki). To protect Koyomi Nada, Shinji and Koyomi joins the occult research group at their university. They try to solve a mystery of the haunted campus with members of their occult group.
IMDB Rating: 5.6
IMDB Votes: 110
Genere: Horror, Thriller
Country: Japan
Duration: 93 min
Plot tags: bleak, suspense, suspenseful, psychological
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Semum (2008)
Plot Summary:
Director Hasan Karacadag argues that he tried to create a model of a Turkish-Islamic horror film and that he would make the world recognize this model, of which he sees "Semum" as the first example. "Semum" stars Ayça inci, Burak Hakki and Cem Kurtoglu in the lead roles and recounts the true story of a woman who lives in Izmir. "Semum" will be compared with "The Exorcist" and inci will be compared with Linda Blair, the director says, noting that the Turkish horror films made so far have been far from satisfactory.
IMDB Rating: 5.0
IMDB Votes: 4000
Genere: Crime, Fantasy, Horror, Thriller
Country: Turkey
Duration: 116 min
Plot tags: suspenseful, scary, serious, satanic, demonic, surprise ending, neo noir, folk tale
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Entrails of a Beautiful Woman (1986)
Plot Summary:
A tortured and raped young girl mutates into a penis-headed demon and mutilates her captors.
IMDB Rating: 4.9
IMDB Votes: 853
Genere: Fantasy, Horror, Thriller
Country: Japan
Duration: 68 min
Plot tags: surprise ending, controversial, sexploitation film, pink cinema, cult film
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Santo Attacks the Witches (1968)
Plot Summary:
Santo must battle an evil witch and the demons and evil spirits she brings up from Hell.
IMDB Rating: 5.3
IMDB Votes: 140
Genere: Adventure, Horror, Fantasy, Thriller
Country: Mexico
Duration: 76 min
Plot tags: psychotronic, cult film
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The Hypnotist (1999)
Plot Summary:
Three apparently unrelated suicides occur on the same day in Tokyo. One involves a young athlete, one a groom at his wedding reception, and the third an elderly man celebrating his wife's birthday. A middle aged detective investigating one of the cases begins to suspect a connection between the three when he discovers that each person mentioned a "green monkey" before they died. With the help of a young psychiatrist he formulates the theory that hypnosis is somehow involved. In the mean time other bizarre "suicides" are reported and the mystery intensifies. Who will be next? What is the truth? Can more deaths be prevented?.
IMDB Rating: 6.1
IMDB Votes: 729
Genere: Fantasy, Horror, Thriller
Country: Japan
Duration: 110 min
Plot tags: bloody, detective, action thriller, scary, psychological, tense, atmospheric, mind bending, serious, realistic
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Truth About Demons (2000)
Plot Summary:
In the place between what you know, and what you fear, demons rule. All hope is stripped away as demonic forces overcome you. Dr. Harry Ballard has just unearthed the essence of evil. He’s a marked man, a living sacrifice, thrown to the depths of the demon world. At his side is a beautiful young woman – an ex-cult member who’s experienced their immeasurable power.
IMDB Rating: 5.4
IMDB Votes: 1000
Genere: Horror, Thriller, Fantasy
Country: New Zealand
Duration: 90 min
Plot tags: suspenseful, scary, rough, brutal, erotic, suspense, serious, surprise ending, independent film, campy
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Second Name (2002)
Plot Summary:
After the suicide of her beloved father, the biologist Daniella Logan visits her catatonic mother in a mental institution to tell the tragic event and her mother calls her "Josephine". Daniella goes to the cemetery and finds that her father's grave had been opened and his corpse was profaned. She decides to investigate, and receives a message of a diabetic priest, Father Elias, who tells her about an ancient fanatic religious sect of followers of Abraham that kills the first child. Later, she meets a weird man, Toby Harris, who claims to be his legitimate father. Daniella continues seeking the truth about her origins and discloses very dark secrets about her family and friends.
IMDB Rating: 5.4
IMDB Votes: 1000
Genere: Horror, Thriller
Country: Spain
Duration: 98 min
Plot tags: scary, serious, suspenseful, mind bending, psychological, dark
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Werewolf Game: Lovers (2018)
Plot Summary:
Contestants in "The Werewolf Game" have to kill each other to win. These contestants have experience in similar slaughter games. Ranko Takano is one of the participants. She takes part to help a family mired in dept. New positions of "Cupid" and "Lover" are added.
IMDB Rating: 5.7
IMDB Votes: 126
Genere: Horror, Thriller
Country: Japan
Duration: 108 min
Plot tags: asian horror
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Hell Girl (2019)
Plot Summary:
Tormented and bullied people can access a special website, run by a Hell Girl who will enable them to take revenge on their torturers. The price for such a service is only that the person must join their torturer in damnation.
IMDB Rating: 5.0
IMDB Votes: 233
Genere: Fantasy, Horror
Country: Japan
Duration: 107 min
Plot tags: anime, scary, bleak, suspense, suspenseful, psychotronic, manga, spooky
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Kitaro and the Millennium Curse (2008)
Plot Summary:
Young women disappear one after another in drizzling rain. They all hear the “cursed song” of the Cage Song before they vanish into thin air. Kitaro and his friends investigate these mysterious cases when they meet Kaede Hiramoto, a high school girl who finds herself involved in this mystery. With the help from the librarian of Yokai Library, they find out that the curse was caused by an evil Yokai that was released from 1,000 years of sealing. To save Kaede, they are to gather the 5 ancient musical instruments and perform the ritual to seal the evil Yokai again, which has to be done within 48 hours!.
IMDB Rating: 5.1
IMDB Votes: 168
Genere: Adventure, Family, Fantasy, Horror
Country: Japan
Duration: 119 min
Plot tags: manga
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Prisoners of the Ghostland (2021)
Plot Summary:
In the treacherous frontier city of Samurai Town, a ruthless bank robber is sprung from jail by wealthy warlord The Governor, whose adopted granddaughter Bernice has gone missing. The Governor offers the prisoner his freedom in exchange for retrieving the runaway. Strapped into a leather suit that will self-destruct within five days, the bandit sets off on a journey to find the young woman—and his own path to redemption.
IMDB Rating: 4.2
IMDB Votes: 13000
Genere: Fantasy, Horror, Thriller
Country: USA, Japan
Duration: 103 min
Plot tags: suspense, exciting, tense, suspenseful, disturbing, psychological, stylized, perverse, cult classic, visually stunning
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GARO: Fang of God (2017)
Plot Summary:
Ryuga Dogai returns to investigate a new mystery - the theft of Makai Knights armour. Among the victims are Ryuga's old comrades from the Volcity crisis, Takeru and Aguri. The three will face off against an enemy previously though defeated - Zinga.
IMDB Rating: 5.6
IMDB Votes: 95
Genere: Action, Fantasy, Horror, Thriller
Country: Japan
Duration: 98 min
Plot tags: exciting, tense, suspense, suspenseful, disturbing
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Raging Angels (1995)
Plot Summary:
Two musicians are unknowingly drawn into a supernatural scheme.
IMDB Rating: 3.3
IMDB Votes: 371
Genere: Fantasy, Horror, Thriller
Country: USA
Duration: 96 min
Plot tags: psychotronic, independent film, scary, serious, suspenseful
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The Heretics (2017)
Plot Summary:
A young girl is abducted by a man, who claims that a cult is hunting her. His goal is to protect her until sunrise but while restrained, the young girl falls deathly ill. While her friends and family search for her, the source of her illness becomes more and more apparent. She’s not sick…she’s changing.
IMDB Rating: 4.8
IMDB Votes: 2000
Genere: Fantasy, Horror, Thriller
Country: Canada
Duration: 87 min
Plot tags: suspense, tense, sexy, bleak, psychological, queer horror, surprise ending, psychotronic
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Cucuy: The Boogeyman (2018)
Plot Summary:
When children start disappearing, a rebellious teen under house arrest starts to suspect that a legendary evil, a boogeyman known as the Cucuy, might be responsible.
IMDB Rating: 4.6
IMDB Votes: 1000
Genere: Fantasy, Horror, Thriller
Country: USA
Duration: 94 min
Plot tags: suspense, scary, atmospheric, bleak, surprise ending, folk tale
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Mystics in Bali (1981)
Plot Summary:
Researching a book that takes her to Bali and the black magic cult of Leák, Cathy meets an evil witch which promises to train her in the dark arts. Tricked, Cathy is turned into a Penanggalan; a flying vampire with internal organs hanging from her neck. It is now up to the local holy men who are then enforced to do battle with the forces of evil.
IMDB Rating: 5.7
IMDB Votes: 1000
Genere: Fantasy, Horror, Thriller
Country: Indonesia
Duration: 116 min
Plot tags: atmospheric, suspenseful, scary, surreal, cult classic, psychotronic, slasher, disturbing, controversial, dark comedy
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Monster Portal (2022)
Plot Summary:
A cult is about to waken H.P. Lovecraft's most feared creature.
IMDB Rating: 3.3
IMDB Votes: 272
Genere: Drama, Fantasy, Horror, Mystery, Thriller
Country: UK
Duration: 80 min
Plot tags: tense, suspense, disturbing, lovecraft
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The Haunting Hour: Don't Think About It (2007)
Plot Summary:
Cassie, a 13 year old Gothic girl, is trying to fit in at her new school. To entertain herself, she plays a series of pranks on the popular kids and her younger brother, Max. When she goes to a Halloween store looking for new tricks, she finds a little book called "The Evil Thing".
IMDB Rating: 5.7
IMDB Votes: 3000
Genere: Fantasy, Horror, Thriller
Country: USA
Duration: 87 min
Plot tags: scary, serious, suspenseful, teen, spooky, gothic
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Night Watch (2004)
Plot Summary:
Among normal humans live the "Others" possessing various supernatural powers. They are divided up into the forces of light and the forces of the dark, who signed a truce several centuries ago to end a devastating battle. Ever since, the forces of light govern the day while the night belongs to their dark opponents. In modern day Moscow the dark Others actually roam the night as vampires while a "Night Watch" of light forces, among them Anton, the movie's protagonist, try to control them and limit their outrage.
IMDB Rating: 6.4
IMDB Votes: 55000
Genere: Action, Fantasy, Horror, Thriller
Country: Russia
Duration: 114 min
Plot tags: suspenseful, dark fantasy, atmospheric, dark, exciting, stylized, bleak, absurd, serious, confusing
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Pet Sematary (1989)
Plot Summary:
Dr. Louis Creed's family moves into the country house of their dreams and discover a pet cemetery at the back of their property. The cursed burial ground deep in the woods brings the dead back to life -- with "minor" problems. At first, only the family's cat makes the return trip, but an accident forces a heartbroken father to contemplate the unthinkable.
IMDB Rating: 6.5
IMDB Votes: 113000
Genere: Fantasy, Horror, Thriller
Country: USA
Duration: 103 min
Plot tags: scary, suspense, tense, disturbing, frightening, suspenseful, atmospheric, creepy, bloody, psychological
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Hideaway (1995)
Plot Summary:
Hatch Harrison, his wife, Lindsey, and their daughter, Regina, are enjoying a pleasant drive when a car crash leaves wife and daughter unharmed but kills Hatch. However, an ingenious doctor, Jonas Nyebern, manages to revive Hatch after two lifeless hours. But Hatch does not come back unchanged. He begins to suffer horrible visions of murder -- only to find out the visions are the sights of a serial killer.
IMDB Rating: 5.3
IMDB Votes: 7000
Genere: Fantasy, Horror, Thriller
Country: USA, Canada
Duration: 106 min
Plot tags: scary, suspenseful, suspense, psychological, tense, light, cult classic, serious, psychological thriller, gothic
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Pumpkinhead II: Blood Wings (1993)
Plot Summary:
Thrill-seeking teenagers resurrect a demon from his grave and a bloody rampage for revenge begins.
IMDB Rating: 4.6
IMDB Votes: 5000
Genere: Fantasy, Horror, Thriller
Country: USA
Duration: 88 min
Plot tags: slasher, suspenseful, scary, serious, psychological, dark, classic horror, independent film, cult film
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Wishmaster 2: Evil Never Dies (1999)
Plot Summary:
During a failed art heist, the Djinn is once again liberated. This time, to complete the 1001 wishes that he needs before the final 3, he lets himself go to prison, where he starts his evil reign twisting the hopes of the prisoners. Meanwhile, the woman who set him free accidentally, Morgana, tries to find a way to stop him, aided by a young priest.
IMDB Rating: 5.0
IMDB Votes: 9000
Genere: Fantasy, Horror
Country: USA
Duration: 96 min
Plot tags: slasher, scary, independent film, psychological, retro, psychedelic, dark, mysterious, creepy, rough
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Krampus Origins (2018)
Plot Summary:
The first World War rages on when a group of American soldiers find a mysterious artifact that can summon the ancient evil of the Krampus. After the men are killed in action, the artifact is sent to the commanding officer's widow who is a teacher at a small-town orphanage. The orphans accidentally summon the Krampus and the teacher, and her pupils are forced to battle this ancient evil.
IMDB Rating: 2.4
IMDB Votes: 434
Genere: Drama, Fantasy, Horror, Mystery, Thriller
Country: USA
Duration: 86 min
Plot tags: christmas horror, atmospheric, dark, suspenseful, dark fantasy
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The Hallow (2015)
Plot Summary:
A family who moved into a remote mill house in Ireland finds themselves in a fight for survival with demonic creatures living in the woods.
IMDB Rating: 5.7
IMDB Votes: 18000
Genere: Fantasy, Horror, Thriller
Country: Ireland, UK
Duration: 97 min
Plot tags: scary, suspense, suspenseful, atmospheric, intense, creepy, tense, disturbing, light, fairy tale
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Kamen Rider Wizard in Magic Land (2013)
Plot Summary:
A rainbow-colored tornado takes Haruto and Koyomi to an alternate reality called "Magic Land". There, its residents never developed science. Instead they put extensive research on magic. As a result, anyone has an ability to use magic, and some of them can even transform into a Kamen Rider Mage. When Haruto arrives, he meets a young orphan called Shiina. As Haruto explores Magic Land, he finds the Emerald Palace and meets Emperor Maya. He also meets Prime Minister Orma, who is known as Kamen Rider Sorcerer, who does not appear what he may seem to be.
IMDB Rating: 7.1
IMDB Votes: 87
Genere: Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Horror, Thriller
Country: Japan
Duration: 62 min
Plot tags: exciting, tense, captivating, suspense, suspenseful
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Kamen Rider Movie War the Fateful Sengoku Battle: Kamen Rider vs. Kamen Rider Gaim & Wizard (2013)
Plot Summary:
The story is divided in three portions. The Kamen Rider Wizard portion, Kamen Rider Wizard: The Promised Place, taking place after the finale and defeating Amadum. The Kamen Rider Gaim's portion of the film is titled Kamen Rider Gaim: Sengoku Battle Royale!. A battle royale is being held exclusively for the Armored Riders in Zawame City. In the final portion of the film, titled Sengoku Movie Battle, Kamen Riders Wizard and Beast join Kamen Rider Gaim in the alternate world to stop Kamen Rider Bujin Gaim from acquiring the "ultimate power" he seeks.
IMDB Rating: 7.0
IMDB Votes: 72
Genere: Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Horror, Thriller
Country: Japan
Duration:
Plot tags: exciting, tense, captivating, suspense, suspenseful
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Devilman (2004)
Plot Summary:
A scientific exploration in search of a new energy source unleashes a group of powerful demons who begin possessing human bodies and destroying civilization. Close friends Akira (Hisato Izaki) and Ryo (Yusuke Izaki) wind up on different sides of this epic struggle. Akira’s inner strength allows him to maintain his identity and fight for good, but the weaker Ryo is completely overtaken by Satan himself.
IMDB Rating: 3.9
IMDB Votes: 1000
Genere: Action, Fantasy, Horror, Thriller
Country: Japan
Duration: 116 min
Plot tags: serious, suspenseful, scary, suspense, manga, romantic, scenic, anime, perverse, futuristic
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Jason Goes to Hell: The Final Friday (1993)
Plot Summary:
Jason Voorhees, the living, breathing essence of evil, is back for one fierce, final fling! Tracked down and blown to bits by a special FBI task force, everyone now assumes that he's finally dead. But everybody assumes wrong. Jason has been reborn with the bone-chilling ability to assume the identity of anyone he touches. The terrifying truth is that he could be anywhere, or anybody. In this shocking, blood-soaked finale to Jason's carnage-ridden reign of terror, the horrible secret of his unstoppable killing instinct is finally revealed.
IMDB Rating: 4.1
IMDB Votes: 36000
Genere: Fantasy, Horror, Thriller
Country: USA
Duration: 87 min
Plot tags: slasher, bloody, scary, sexy, surprise ending, suspense, retro, controversial, anime, cult horror