The Best Haunted House Horror Movies, Ranked

Jason Bancroft
Updated April 4, 2025 140.1K views 78 items

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Latest additions: 825 Forest Road, Hell House LLC III: Lake of Fire, Hell House LLC II: The Abaddon Hotel
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Over 3.0K Ranker voters have come together to rank this list of The Best Haunted House Horror Movies, Ranked

Come on inside, and spend a night with the best haunted house movies. Thousands of horror fans have voted to determine which of these scary films with haunted houses are ones everyone must watch. This list includes a variety of films, from horror to comedy, where the haunted house is a key element, making it practically one of the characters in the story. Whether you're a horror buff or just looking for a chilling movie night, this list will have you covered.

Some top picks in this collection include The Conjuring, Poltergeist, and The Shining, each famous for its terrifyingly effective use of haunted spaces. The Conjuring excels with its spine-tingling supernatural elements and the true story of Ed and Lorraine Warren investigating a haunted farmhouse. Meanwhile, Poltergeist is iconic for its combination of suburban charm and ghostly horrors that culminate in the infamous "They're here" line. The Shining traps viewers in the eerie Overlook Hotel, where Jack Nicholson’s portrayal of Jack Torrance descending into madness remains unforgettable. Other popular horror movies about haunted houses include the unsettling gothic ambiance of The Others, the eerie real-world horror of The Amityville Horror, and the psychological thrills in The Changeling.

Now it’s your turn. You get to decide which films truly deserve the top spots on this list of good haunted house movies. Vote for your favorites, rank them according to their scariness, and perhaps discover new films to add to your must-watch list. Dive in, explore, and remember: the house always wins when it comes to haunted movies!