7 horror films that will make it difficult to fall asleep (8 photos)

Many modern horror films no longer scare the viewer as much. Well-known scary techniques and plot twists in these films are repeated, and true horror fans find them boring. But some horror films are like diamonds, original and will always tickle your nerves with an unpredictable plot. This selection contains just such films that are etched in the memory of many viewers for a long time, and after which it can be difficult to sleep peacefully.





1. "The Cabinet of Doctor Caligari", 1920



It is a 1920 German silent horror film directed by Robert Wien. At the center of the plot -

the mysterious Doctor Caligari, who uses a sleepwalker named Cesare to commit murders. What makes the film special is its unique style, which harkens back to 20th-century German Expressionism, as well as visual effects that evoke a sense of disorientation. The very atmosphere and style of the silent film creates an otherworldly feeling that is both unsettling and mesmerizing. The film inspires you to think about what is reality and what is not.

2. "Eraserhead", 1977





Eraserhead is a 1977 surreal horror film written and produced by David Lynch. This, by the way, is Lynch's first full-length film. The film is about a man named Henry Spencer, who is forced to marry his girlfriend who got pregnant from him. She gave birth to a mutant child, not like a human. Thanks to its fantastic atmosphere, dystopian setting, and unusual sound design, the film has become a cult classic among horror films. He can evoke a wide variety of emotions - they permeate almost every scene.

3. “Don’t Look Now,” 1973



Don't Look Now is a perfect example of a combination of horror and thriller. This is a 1973 British-Italian psychological thriller film directed by Nicolas Roeg. It follows a married couple, John and Laura, who travel to Venice after the tragic death of their daughter and then come into contact with occult themes and the other world. The film keeps you in suspense throughout the entire story and delights with unpredictable plot twists.

4. "Drag Me to Hell", 2009



Horror film directed by Sam Raimi, author of the immortal "Evil Dead". It talks about a bank employee named Christina. One day, a girl refuses to defer a gypsy's mortgage, and then her life turns into a nightmare... In this work, Raimi brings his "trademark" mixture of horror and comedy, also combining horror classics and a modern take on the genre.

5. "Obsessed", 1981



The film was directed by Andrzej Zulawski with French filmmakers. It tells the story of a married couple, Anna and Mark. When the husband returns from a business trip, he realizes that he has become a complete stranger to his wife. He tries to find out what's going on - and this is where madness begins with a bloody nightmare. The film explores themes of love, sex and divorce, keeps you in suspense and is considered a cult horror film. Its peculiarity is its disregard for traditional storytelling and genre conventions.

6. "The Babadook", 2014



The Australian horror film, directed by Jennifer Kent, is considered a classic in the genre. It tells the story of a single mother trying to raise her son after the death of her husband. 6-year-old Samuel sees monsters everywhere, and one day his fears are realized physically... Despite the modest budget, unusual techniques, shooting style and disturbing music make this film unique. Apart from being a horror story, the film also deals with the emotional and psychological side of grief and trauma.

7. "Reincarnation", 2018



The film, directed by Ari Aster, tells the story of the Graham family. After the death of the grandmother, something inexplicable begins to happen in the family home. The peculiarity of the film is that it evokes many emotions, from sadness and anxiety to chilling fear. It has the perfect balance of horror, themes of family, grief and mental illness.