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The Ritual (2017)

The Ritual combines survival horror with Nordic folklore, telling the story of four friends who embark on a hiking trip in Sweden that turns into a nightmare. After a tragic loss, their journey through the forest becomes terrifying as they encounter an ancient pagan cult and a supernatural entity. The film skillfully blends psychological tension with folklore horror, featuring atmospheric visuals and strong performances, particularly from Rafe Spall. It’s praised for its creepy mood and effective scares, making it a...

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Suspiria (1977)
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⭐
7.4
📅
February 1, 1977
🕒
98 minutes
👥
Adults, Horror Fans
Suspiria (1977)
HorrorGialloSupernatural
Story
An American ballet student uncovers terrifying secrets at a European dance academy.
Cast:
Jessica Harper, Stefania Casini, Alida Valli
Directors:
Dario Argento
Writers:
Dario Argento
Producers:
Salvatore Argento
Available On
Not on OTT
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Mean Girls
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⭐
7.0
📅
April 30, 2004
🕒
97 minutes
👥
Teens, Young Adults
Mean Girls (2004)
ComedyTeen
Story
A homeschooled teen navigates public high school and battles a ruthless popular girl clique known as “The Plastics.”
Cast:
Lindsay Lohan, Rachel McAdams, Tina Fey, Amanda Seyfried
Directors:
Mark Waters
Writers:
Tina Fey (based on Queen Bees and Wannabes by Rosalind Wiseman)
Producers:
Lorne Michaels
Available On
Netflix
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Kill List
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⭐
6.5
📅
October 7, 2011
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95 minutes
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Adults
Kill List (2011)
HorrorThriller
Story
A hitman’s latest job descends into chaos as he uncovers dark cult secrets.
Cast:
Neil Maskell, MyAnna Buring, Michael Smiley
Directors:
Ben Wheatley
Writers:
Ben Wheatley, Amy Jump
Producers:
Simon Winstone
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Not on OTT
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Saint Maud
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⭐
6.7
📅
September 27, 2019
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84 minutes
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Adults
Saint Maud (2019)
Psychological HorrorThriller
Story
A deeply religious nurse becomes obsessed with saving the soul of her dying patient.
Cast:
Morfydd Clark, Jennifer Ehle
Directors:
Rose Glass
Writers:
Rose Glass
Producers:
Matthew James Wilkinson
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Antichrist
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⭐
6.6
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May 28, 2009
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108 minutes
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Adults, Art-house
Antichrist (2009)
Psychological HorrorDrama
Story
A grieving couple retreats to a cabin in the woods where strange and violent events unfold.
Cast:
Willem Dafoe, Charlotte Gainsbourg
Directors:
Lars von Trier
Writers:
Lars von Trier
Producers:
Thomas Robsahm
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The Lighthouse
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⭐
7.5
📅
October 18, 2019
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109 minutes
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Adults
The Lighthouse (2019)
Psychological HorrorDramaThriller
Story
Two lighthouse keepers on a remote island descend into madness and paranoia.
Cast:
Robert Pattinson, Willem Dafoe
Directors:
Robert Eggers
Writers:
Robert Eggers, Max Eggers
Producers:
Lars Knudsen, Rodrigo Teixeira, A24
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Not on OTT
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Suspiria
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⭐
6.8
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October 26, 2018
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152 minutes
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Adults
Suspiria (2018)
HorrorPsychological ThrillerSupernatural
Story
A young American dancer enrolls in a prestigious dance academy that harbors dark and supernatural secrets.
Cast:
Dakota Johnson, Tilda Swinton, Mia Goth
Directors:
Luca Guadagnino
Writers:
David Kajganich (based on Dario Argento’s original)
Producers:
Luca Guadagnino, Marco Morabito
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Mother
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⭐
6.6
📅
September 15, 2017
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121 minutes
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Adults
Mother! (2017)
Psychological HorrorThrillerDrama
Story
A woman’s peaceful life is shattered when uninvited guests arrive at her home, triggering chaotic and destructive events.
Cast:
Jennifer Lawrence, Javier Bardem, Ed Harris, Michelle Pfeiffer
Directors:
Darren Aronofsky
Writers:
Darren Aronofsky
Producers:
Darren Aronofsky
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It Follows
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⭐
6.8
📅
March 15, 2014
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100 minutes
👥
Teens, Adults
It Follows (2014)
HorrorSupernatural Thriller
Story
After a sexual encounter, a young woman is pursued by a supernatural entity that relentlessly follows her.
Cast:
Maika Monroe, Keir Gilchrist, Daniel Zovatto
Directors:
David Robert Mitchell
Writers:
David Robert Mitchell
Producers:
Ross M. Dinerstein
Available On
Netflix
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⭐
6.8
📅
November 28, 2014
🕒
94 minutes
👥
Adults, Horror Fans
The Babadook (2014)
HorrorPsychological Thriller
Story
A mother and son are haunted by a sinister presence that emerges from a mysterious book.
Cast:
Essie Davis, Noah Wiseman
Directors:
Jennifer Kent
Writers:
Jennifer Kent
Producers:
Kristina Ceyton
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⭐
8.0
📅
June 12, 1968
🕒
136 minutes
👥
Adults
Rosemary’s Baby (1968)
HorrorPsychological Thriller
Story
A pregnant woman suspects that a satanic cult wants to use her baby for dark purposes.
Cast:
Mia Farrow, John Cassavetes, Ruth Gordon
Directors:
Roman Polanski
Writers:
Roman Polanski (screenplay), Ira Levin (novel)
Producers:
William Castle
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Not on OTT
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The Wicker Man (2006)
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⭐
3.7
📅
March 24, 2006
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102 minutes
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Adults
The Wicker Man (2006)
HorrorMysteryThriller
Story
A policeman visits a secluded island to investigate a missing girl, uncovering disturbing pagan rituals.
Cast:
Nicolas Cage, Ellen Burstyn, Kate Beahan
Directors:
Neil LaBute
Writers:
Neil LaBute (screenplay), based on Anthony Shaffer’s story
Producers:
Avi Lerner
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Not on OTT
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The Wicker Man (1973)
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⭐
7.5
📅
December 6, 1973
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87 minutes
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Adults, Horror Fans
The Wicker Man (1973)
HorrorMysteryThriller
Story
A police officer investigates a missing girl on a remote island and uncovers disturbing pagan rituals.
Cast:
Edward Woodward, Christopher Lee, Britt Ekland
Directors:
Robin Hardy
Writers:
Anthony Shaffer
Producers:
Peter Snell
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Not on OTT
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Hereditary
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⭐
7.3
📅
June 8, 2018
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127 minutes
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Adults, Horror Fans
Hereditary (2018)
HorrorPsychological Thriller
Story
After the death of their secretive grandmother, a family begins to unravel terrifying secrets and a dark legacy unfolds.
Cast:
Toni Collette, Gabriel Byrne, Alex Wolff, Milly Shapiro
Directors:
Ari Aster
Writers:
Ari Aster
Producers:
Lars Knudsen, Kristina Ceyton
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Not on OTT
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Men (2022)
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⭐
5.9
📅
May 20, 2022
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100 minutes
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Adults
Men (2022)
HorrorPsychological Thriller
Story
After a personal tragedy, a woman retreats to the countryside and encounters unsettling men.
Cast:
Jessie Buckley, Rory Kinnear
Directors:
Alex Garland
Writers:
Alex Garland
Producers:
David Kaplan, Ewen Bremner
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The Empty Man
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⭐
5.8
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October 23, 2020
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137 minutes
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Adults
The Empty Man (2020)
HorrorMysteryThriller
Story
A retired cop investigates a series of disappearances linked to a mysterious cult.
Cast:
James Badge Dale, Marisol Ramirez, Joel Courtney
Directors:
David Prior
Writers:
David Prior
Producers:
Madhouse Entertainment
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⭐
6.6
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March 11, 2016
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100 minutes
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Adults
The Invitation (2015)
ThrillerHorrorMystery
Story
A man attends a dinner party hosted by his ex-wife, where dark secrets emerge.
Cast:
Logan Marshall-Green, Tammy Blanchard, Michiel Huisman
Directors:
Karyn Kusama
Writers:
Phil Hay, Matt Manfredi
Producers:
Aaron Ryder
Available On
Netflix
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Apostle
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⭐
6.3
📅
October 12, 2018
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130 minutes
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Adults
Apostle (2018)
HorrorThriller
Story
A man travels to a remote island to rescue his kidnapped sister from a mysterious cult.
Cast:
Dan Stevens, Lucy Boynton, Michael Sheen
Directors:
Gareth Evans
Writers:
Gareth Evans, Matt Flannery
Producers:
Kristina Ceyton
Available On
Netflix
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⭐
6.4
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September 17, 2021
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106 minutes
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Adults, Art-house
Lamb (2021)
HorrorDramaFantasy
Story
A childless couple discovers a mysterious newborn with a dark secret on their farm.
Cast:
Noomi Rapace, Hilmir Sn
Directors:
Valdimar Jóhannsson
Writers:
Valdimar Jóhannsson, Sjón
Producers:
Eva Maria Daniels
Available On
Not on OTT
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⭐
6.9
📅
February 19, 2016 (US)
🕒
92 minutes
👥
Adults, Horror Enthusiasts
The Witch (2015)
HorrorFolk HorrorPsychological Thriller
Story
A Puritan family in 1630s New England faces sinister forces and paranoia after their youngest child disappears near a mysterious forest.
Cast:
Anya Taylor-Joy, Ralph Ineson, Kate Dickie, Harvey Scrimshaw
Directors:
Robert Eggers
Writers:
Robert Eggers
Producers:
Daniel Bekerman, Lars Knudsen, Robin Gutch
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Not on OTT
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