If the atmospheric chills of "The Others" (2001) had you gripping your armrest, then you're in for a delight. Directed by Alejandro Amenábar and starring Nicole Kidman, this modern classic perfectly melds the haunted house trope with an intimate psychological drama. Its layers of mystery and the haunting twist at the end leave viewers questioning reality and pondering the line between the living and the dead. In that spirit (pun intended), we've curated a list of films that will provide the same spine-tingling thrills. Fasten your seatbelts, or perhaps I should say, lock your doors and windows—it's going to be a haunting ride!
The Sixth Sense (1999)
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8.2Before "The Others," there was "The Sixth Sense," another movie that played the 'I-see-dead-people' card and turned it into a full house. Like "The Others," it revolves around the experiences of children seeing what adults can't, leading to an unforgettable twist. If you adored the layers of psychological terror in "The Others," this is your next go-to film.
CAST
Bruce Willis
Haley Joel Osment
Toni Collette
Olivia Williams
Trevor Morgan
Donnie Wahlberg
Peter Anthony Tambakis
Jeffrey Zubernis
Bruce Norris
Glenn Fitzgerald
The Orphanage (2007)
87%747.4The Spanish film "The Orphanage" builds on the foundations laid by "The Others." It's a beautifully atmospheric haunted house tale with a deeply emotional core. The suspense and emotional weight are equally balanced, making it a must-watch if you crave the dramatic heft of "The Others."
CAST
Belén Rueda
Fernando Cayo
Roger Príncep
Mabel Rivera
Montserrat Carulla
Andrés Gertrúdix
Edgar Vivar
Óscar Casas
Geraldine Chaplin
Carmen López
Insidious (2011)
67%526.8If you're up for a modern take on the haunted house genre, "Insidious" should be right up your alley—or should I say, dark hallway? Like "The Others," it weaves together suspenseful scares and familial ties, proving that the real horror often lurks close to home.
CAST
Patrick Wilson
Rose Byrne
Lin Shaye
Ty Simpkins
Barbara Hershey
Angus Sampson
Andrew Astor
Corbett Tuck
Heather Tocquigny
Shutter Island (2010)
69%638.2How about replacing a haunted house with a haunted mental institution? "Shutter Island" serves up a mystery that, like "The Others," leaves you questioning the very fabric of reality. It's a psychological whirlwind that makes you question what's real and what's imagined.
CAST
Leonardo DiCaprio
Mark Ruffalo
Ben Kingsley
Michelle Williams
Emily Mortimer
Patricia Clarkson
Max von Sydow
Jackie Earle Haley
John Carroll Lynch
Ted Levine
2 degrees of seperation (similar to Shutter Island)
The Witch (2015)
90%847What "The Others" did for haunted houses, "The Witch" does for eerie forests and old folklore. The movie immerses you in a 17th-century world where something wicked lurks just beyond the treeline. If you loved the historical aspect of "The Others," this should be your next stop.
CAST
Anya Taylor-Joy
Ralph Ineson
Kate Dickie
Harvey Scrimshaw
Ellie Grainger
Lucas Dawson
Bathsheba Garnett
Sarah Stephens
Julian Richings
Daniel Malik
Rosemary's Baby (1968)
96%968While not a haunted house film per se, "Rosemary's Baby" explores similar themes of family, vulnerability, and terror in one's own home. If you were gripped by the domestic horrors in "The Others," this iconic film is sure to intrigue.
CAST
Mia Farrow
Ruth Gordon
Sidney Blackmer
Maurice Evans
Ralph Bellamy
Victoria Vetri
Patsy Kelly
Elisha Cook Jr.
Emmaline Henry
A Tale of Two Sisters (2003)
86%657.1A South Korean gem, "A Tale of Two Sisters" blends familial drama and psychological horror, much like "The Others." The atmosphere is thick enough to cut with a knife, and the plot twists keep coming. It’s haunting in every sense of the word.
CAST
Lim Soo-jung
Moon Geun-young
Yum Jung-ah
Kim Kap-soo
Park Mi-hyun
Lee Seung-bi
Woo Ki-hong
Lee Dae-yeon
The Haunting (1963)
87%637.4This vintage horror movie is a masterclass in atmospheric storytelling. As in "The Others," the real star of the show is the haunted house itself. Its old-school scares and psychological underpinnings make it a must-watch for fans of the genre.
CAST
Julie Harris
Claire Bloom
Richard Johnson
Russ Tamblyn
Fay Compton
Rosalie Crutchley
Lois Maxwell
Valentine Dyall
Diane Clare
Ronald Adam
Hereditary (2018)
90%877.3If you're up for some familial horror that isn't confined to a haunted house, "Hereditary" has you covered. Like "The Others," it dives deep into the psychological toll that hauntings can have on a family. Let’s just say, family gatherings will never be the same.
CAST
Toni Collette
Alex Wolff
Milly Shapiro
Gabriel Byrne
Ann Dowd
Mallory Bechtel
Brock McKinney
Jake Brown
Morgan Lund
Christy Summerhays
2 degrees of seperation (similar to Hereditary)
The Innocents (1961)
95%887.8Here’s another vintage option for you. "The Innocents" served as a clear inspiration for "The Others," and like its successor, it pairs the ghost story with deep psychological threads. Watching this film is like looking at a vintage portrait that you swear just blinked.
CAST
Deborah Kerr
Peter Wyngarde
Megs Jenkins
Michael Redgrave
Martin Stephens
Pamela Franklin
Isla Cameron
Eric Woodburn
Sinister (2012)
63%536.8Here, instead of a haunted house, it's haunted home movies that terrorize the protagonist and his family. If you found the family dynamics in "The Others" compelling, "Sinister" offers a similar, albeit modern, take on domestic dread.
CAST
Ethan Hawke
Juliet Rylance
Vincent D'Onofrio
James Ransone
Fred Dalton Thompson
Clare Foley
Michael Hall D'Addario
Victoria Leigh
Blake Mizrahi
Cameron Ocasio
The Ring (2002)
71%577.1The ghost in "The Ring" might not roam a mansion, but the movie's atmospheric horror and suspenseful narrative make it a worthy companion to "The Others." After watching, you might not be so keen on answering unknown phone calls—or watching mysterious VHS tapes.
CAST
Naomi Watts
Martin Henderson
David Dorfman
Brian Cox
Jane Alexander
Lindsay Frost
Amber Tamblyn
Rachael Bella
Daveigh Chase
Shannon Cochran
The Amityville Horror (1979)
31%276.2This one's an oldie but a goodie. If the idea of a house with its own sinister backstory captivated you in "The Others," then the real-life inspired "Amityville Horror" should be next on your watchlist.
CAST
James Brolin
Margot Kidder
Rod Steiger
Don Stroud
Murray Hamilton
John Larch
Natasha Ryan
K.C. Martel
Meeno Peluce
Michael Sacks
Oculus (2013)
75%616.5"Oculus" takes an intriguing approach to the haunted house genre by making a mirror the object of supernatural occurrences. The fragmented storytelling and creeping dread make it a modern twist on themes we loved in "The Others."
CAST
Karen Gillan
Brenton Thwaites
Katee Sackhoff
Rory Cochrane
Annalise Basso
Garrett Ryan
James Lafferty
Miguel Sandoval
Kate Siegel
Scott Graham
The Conjuring (2013)
86%687.5Rounding out the list is "The Conjuring," a film that revitalized the haunted house genre for a new generation. If "The Others" made you want to explore more stories of families grappling with supernatural entities, this film won't disappoint.
CAST
Patrick Wilson
Vera Farmiga
Lili Taylor
Ron Livingston
Mackenzie Foy
Joey King
Shannon Kook
John Brotherton
Hayley McFarland
Shanley Caswell
More Hidden Gems Similar to "The Others"
Ah, so you've made it this far. You're clearly not just a casual fan of supernatural and psychological horror—you're a connoisseur. For folks like you, who have probably seen every well-known haunted house and mind-bending movie out there, we've got a special selection. These are the hidden gems, the indie darlings, and the under-the-radar movies similar to The Others. In a sea of big-budget Hollywood horror, think of these as the charming bed-and-breakfasts that offer something unique, intimate, and terrifyingly memorable.
Coherence (2013)
88%657.2Let's switch gears from haunted houses to haunted dinner parties. In "Coherence," a group of friends experiences disturbing events during a dinner party on the night a comet is passing close to Earth. The atmosphere grows increasingly tense, as reality itself seems to fracture. If you relished the mind-bending aspects of "The Others," "Coherence" is a must-watch.
CAST
Emily Baldoni
Maury Sterling
Nicholas Brendon
Elizabeth Gracen
Hugo Armstrong
Alex Manugian
Lauren Maher
Kelly Donovan
Aqueela Zoll
The Village (2004)
43%446.6Directed by M. Night Shyamalan, "The Village" takes us to an isolated community surrounded by woods they believe to be inhabited by malevolent creatures. Much like "The Others," it combines elements of psychological drama with supernatural thrills. And yes, there's a twist!
CAST
Bryce Dallas Howard
Joaquin Phoenix
Adrien Brody
William Hurt
Sigourney Weaver
Brendan Gleeson
Cherry Jones
Celia Weston
John Christopher Jones
Frank Collison
Triangle (2009)
79%6.9"Triangle" is a high-seas psychological horror that plays with time loops and doppelgängers. This under-the-radar film offers a chilling, cerebral experience that echoes the disorienting sense of reality we loved in "The Others."
CAST
Melissa George
Liam Hemsworth
Emma Lung
Rachael Carpani
Michael Dorman
Joshua McIvor
Henry Nixon
Jack Taylor
Bryan Probets
The Mothman Prophecies (2002)
52%526.4If you're looking to explore psychological horror tinged with urban legends and eerie premonitions, "The Mothman Prophecies" has got you covered. Although not a haunted house film, it scratches the same itch for the mysterious and unsettling that "The Others" does so well.
CAST
Richard Gere
Laura Linney
Will Patton
Debra Messing
David Eigenberg
Alan Bates
Lucinda Jenney
Nesbitt Blaisdell
Bill Laing
Dan Callahan
The Invitation (2015)
89%746.6Another social gathering gone horribly wrong. "The Invitation" is a slow-burning thriller set in the Hollywood Hills where a man starts to suspect that his ex-wife and her new husband have sinister intentions for their guests. If you enjoyed the psychological aspects and sense of dread in "The Others," this one's for you.
CAST
Logan Marshall-Green
Tammy Blanchard
Emayatzy Corinealdi
Michiel Huisman
John Carroll Lynch
Lindsay Burdge
Mike Doyle
Jay Larson
Michelle Krusiec
Karl Yune
Marrowbone (2017)
49%636.7"Marrowbone" is about four siblings who hide the death of their mother to remain together. The film masterfully blends elements of family drama with haunting supernatural occurrences. Fans of "The Others" will find its emotional and atmospheric storytelling gripping.
CAST
George MacKay
Anya Taylor-Joy
Charlie Heaton
Mia Goth
Matthew Stagg
Nicola Harrison
Kyle Soller
Tom Fisher
Myra Kathryn Pearse
Paul Jesson
A Dark Song (2016)
91%716.2This Irish horror flick takes ritual magic and wraps it in a psychological thriller package. The movie unfolds almost entirely in a single house, adding to its intensity and focus. If you found the line between reality and the supernatural blurring in "The Others," "A Dark Song" will offer a similar, darkly magical experience.
CAST
Catherine Walker
Steve Oram
Mark Huberman
Susan Loughnane
Nathan Vos
Martina Nunvarova
Breffni O'Connor
Sheila Moloney
The Innkeepers (2011)
80%645.5A haunted hotel? Check. Endearing but ill-fated protagonists? Double-check. "The Innkeepers" delivers classic haunted house thrills in an unexpected setting. It's a movie that takes its time to build tension, making the scares that much more effective.
CAST
Sara Paxton
Pat Healy
Alison Bartlett
Jake Ryan
Kelly McGillis
Lena Dunham
Brenda Cooney
George Riddle
John Speredakos
Sean Reid
The Night House (2021)
88%686.5In "The Night House," a widow starts to unravel her recently deceased husband's disturbing secrets as she experiences increasingly terrifying hauntings in her lake house. It plays with expectations and, much like "The Others," creates an atmosphere thick with mystery and emotional weight.
CAST
Rebecca Hall
Sarah Goldberg
Vondie Curtis-Hall
Evan Jonigkeit
Stacy Martin
David Abeles
Christina Jackson
Patrick Klein
Crystal Swan
Catherine Weidner
A Tale of Two Sisters (2003)
86%657.1This South Korean psychological horror film goes beyond the traditional boundaries of the genre. The story revolves around two sisters who, after a stint in a mental institution, return to live with their father and wicked stepmother. But not all is as it seems in their beautifully decorated home, where family drama and supernatural terror intermingle. If you found the family dynamics and psychological twists in "The Others" compelling, then "A Tale of Two Sisters" is a can't-miss experience.
CAST
Lim Soo-jung
Moon Geun-young
Yum Jung-ah
Kim Kap-soo
Park Mi-hyun
Lee Seung-bi
Woo Ki-hong
Lee Dae-yeon
Don't Look Now (1973)
94%957.1As a cinematic inspiration for filmmakers exploring the psychological horror genre, "Don't Look Now" has stood the test of time. Based on a novella by Daphne du Maurier, the film is about a couple who, while grieving the death of their daughter, move to Venice. But strange occurrences and psychic premonitions plague them. The film's eerie atmosphere and intricate storytelling make it a perfect follow-up if you loved the intricacies and emotional nuance of "The Others."
CAST
Julie Christie
Donald Sutherland
Hilary Mason
Massimo Serato
Clelia Matania
Renato Scarpa
Giorgio Trestini
Leopoldo Trieste
David Tree
Ann Rye
So there you have it—our comprehensive list of movies like The Others - sure to keep your spine tingling long after you've turned off the TV. Whether you're a casual fan or a die-hard aficionado, this list offers a little something to awaken the horror lover in everyone. Enjoy your journey into the unknown!