The Exorcist

William Friedkin’s iconic horror picture The Exorcist (1973) is based on William Peter Blatty’s 1971 book.

Ari Aster’s 2018 psychological horror thriller Hereditary explores a number of topics, including bereavement, familial trauma, and the paranormal.

Hereditary

Get Out (2017)

Jordan Peele’s 2017 horror film Get Out is a genre-bending drama that uses psychological horror and suspense to examine societal concerns.

The Shining

Stanley Kubrick’s 1980 psychological horror film The Shining is based on Stephen King’s book of the same name.

The Conjuring

James Wan’s supernatural horror movie The Conjuring (2013) was based on the actual experiences of paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren.