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Films I Love - Horror, Thriller & More
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items A mix of everything I genuinely love watching — mostly horror and thriller with a few others thrown in. From jump scare horror to psychological thrillers to films that just stuck with me long after the credits rolled. If it's on this list I'd watch i...
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Horror
Thriller & Crime
Biographical & True stories
Sci-fi
Fantasy
Nature Documentary
Horror
The one that started it all — genuinely terrifying and one of the best horror films ever made in my opinion. Based on a true story which makes it even scarier. Essential viewing for any horror fan.
The Conjuring (2013)
Just as scary as the first — the Enfield case is iconic and this film does it justice. I was on edge the entire time.
The Conjuring 2 (2016)
Takes the franchise in a slightly different direction but still delivers on the scares. A solid addition to the series.
The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It (2021)
The latest in the franchise and still delivers that same unsettling atmosphere that makes the Conjuring films so good.
The Conjuring: Last Rites (2025)
The creepy doll origin story — if you've seen the Conjuring you'll know why Annabelle needed her own film. Genuinely unsettling from start to finish.
Annabelle (2014)
A classic horror film that genuinely disturbed me — the atmosphere and tension throughout is incredible. One of those films that stays with you.
The Ring (2002)
A brilliant start to the trilogy — fun, scary and full of 90s nostalgia. Gets better with each part so make sure you watch all three back to back.
Fear Street Part 1: 1994 (2021)
My favourite of the three — the summer camp setting is so atmospheric and the tension is relentless. Brilliant storytelling.
Fear Street Part 2: 1978 (2021)
The perfect conclusion to the trilogy — everything comes together brilliantly and the ending is so satisfying. Watch all three in one sitting if you can.
Fear Street Part 3: 1666 (2021)
A Korean horror sci-fi thriller that completely blew me away — the concept is so unique and the execution is flawless. One of the most gripping films I've seen. Highly recommend if you enjoy Korean cinema.
The Call (2020)
One of the scariest and most entertaining horror films of the last decade — Pennywise is an iconic villain and the coming of age story underneath the horror is genuinely brilliant. Terrifying but in the best possible way.
IT (2017)
A worthy conclusion to the story — darker and more complex than the first with some genuinely disturbing moments. Watch both back to back for the full experience.
IT: Chapter Two (2019)
One of the most atmospheric entries in the Conjuring universe — the setting of a Romanian monastery is absolutely perfect for horror. Genuinely creepy from start to finish.
The Nun (2018)
A solid sequel that expands the story of Valak further — more scares, more atmosphere and another great addition to the Conjuring universe.
The Nun II (2023)
A brilliantly tense psychological horror about strangers trapped in increasingly deadly escape rooms — the concept is so clever and the tension is relentless. Great watch if you love survival thrillers.
Escape Room (2019)
A Korean zombie thriller that is genuinely gripping — follows a man trapped alone in his apartment during a zombie apocalypse. Simple concept executed brilliantly and one of the most tense films I've watched.
#Alive (2020)
Thriller & Crime
An absolute masterpiece — won the Oscar for Best Picture and completely deserved it. A Korean film that starts as one thing and becomes something completely different and unexpected. Watch it without reading anything about it first.
Parasite (2019)
A gripping Korean psychological thriller on Netflix that keeps you guessing right until the end. The plot twists are genuinely shocking — do not look up spoilers before watching.
Forgotten (2017)
One of Leonardo DiCaprio's best performances — a deeply unsettling psychological thriller set in a psychiatric facility for the criminally insane. The ending will leave you questioning everything you just watched. Absolutely brilliant.
Shutter Island (2010)
Based on the true story of the Zodiac Killer — a gripping and meticulously detailed crime thriller that keeps you completely absorbed. David Fincher at his very best and one of the most compelling true crime films ever made.
Zodiac (2007)
A Netflix psychological thriller that grabs you from the very first scene and doesn't let go — the kind of film where you genuinely don't know what's real. Great watch if you love mind bending thrillers.
Fractured (2019)
A stunning and deeply unsettling psychological character study — Joaquin Phoenix is absolutely extraordinary in this role. One of the most compelling and thought provoking comic book films ever made, though it's nothing like a typical superhero film.
Joker (2019)
Biographical & True stories
A powerful and moving biographical drama about John Davidson, a Scottish man living with severe Tourette syndrome who became an advocate for awareness and understanding of the condition. Won multiple BAFTAs including Best Actor — genuinely one of the...
I Swear (2025)
Based on the true story of two Syrian refugee sisters who swam to safety and went on to compete in the Olympics. Incredibly moving and inspiring — I couldn't stop thinking about it after watching.
The Swimmers (2022)
A devastating and extraordinary true story about the survivors of the 1972 Andes plane crash — the lengths they went to in order to survive are almost impossible to comprehend. Beautifully filmed and deeply moving. One of the most powerful survival s...
Society of the Snow (2023)
Sci-fi
A brilliant sci-fi adventure that is both exciting and genuinely heartwarming. One of those films that reminds you why you love cinema — funny, tense and emotional all at once.
Project Hail Mary (2026)
The one that started it all — still holds up perfectly today. Dinosaurs that feel completely real, a story that keeps you gripped and one of the greatest soundtracks in cinema history. An absolute classic.
Jurassic Park (1993)
A solid sequel that expands the world brilliantly — the set pieces are incredible and the tension never lets up. Great follow up to the original.
The Lost World: Jurassic Park (1997)
Shorter and more action focused than the first two but still a really entertaining watch — the spinosaurus is genuinely terrifying.
Jurassic Park III (2001)
A brilliant revival of the franchise that brings Jurassic Park into the modern era — the Indominus Rex is one of cinema's most terrifying dinosaurs and the park setting is spectacular.
Jurassic World (2015)
Takes the franchise in a darker and more emotional direction — the opening sequence especially is breathtaking. A great addition to the series.
Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom (2018)
The epic conclusion to the whole saga — brings together characters from both the original and new trilogy which is so satisfying for long time fans. A brilliant send off.
Jurassic World: Dominion (2022)
One of the most visually stunning films ever made — even years later nothing quite matches the world of Pandora on a big screen. A groundbreaking cinematic experience.
Avatar (2009)
Visually even more breathtaking than the first — the underwater world of Pandora is absolutely extraordinary. Worth watching on the biggest screen you can find.
Avatar: The Way of Water (2022)
The third instalment and arguably the most emotionally intense of the three — introduces a brilliant new Na'vi tribe and expands Pandora in ways that feel fresh and exciting. A stunning addition to the franchise.
Avatar: Fire and Ash (2025)
One of the best YA sci-fi adaptations ever made — the concept is so gripping and the mystery of the maze keeps you hooked from the very first scene. Genuinely tense and exciting.
The Maze Runner (2014)
Expands the world brilliantly beyond the maze — darker and more intense than the first with some genuinely terrifying moments. Couldn't stop watching.
Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials (2015)
An emotional and action packed conclusion to the trilogy — delivers on every level and gives the characters the ending they deserve. A brilliant finale.
Maze Runner: The Death Cure (2018)
Fantasy
Where it all began — I grew up with these films and they still feel magical every single time I rewatch them. A timeless classic.
Harry Potter And The Philosopher's Stone (2001)
The second instalment and just as enchanting — the world of Hogwarts gets bigger and darker and I love it. One of my favourites of the series.
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (2002)
Many fans consider this the best of the series and it's easy to see why — the tone shifts and the story deepens beautifully.
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004)
The Triwizard Tournament is iconic — this is where the series really grows up and gets genuinely thrilling. Another one of my faves from the series.
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (2005)
Darker and more emotional than the earlier films — Dolores Umbridge is one of cinema's greatest villains.
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (2007)
One of the most emotional films in the series — the ending never gets easier no matter how many times you've seen it. One of my favourites, if not THE most favourite of the series.
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (2009)
The beginning of the end — a slower, more emotional film that sets up the finale perfectly. Underrated in the series in my opinion.
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 (2010)
The perfect conclusion to one of cinema's greatest franchises — emotional, epic and everything a finale should be. Always makes me cry.
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 (2011)
A wonderful expansion of the wizarding world — Newt Scamander is such a loveable character and the 1920s New York setting is gorgeous.
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (2016)
Darker and more complex than the first — expands the lore of the wizarding world in interesting ways.
Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes Of Grindelwald (2018)
A satisfying conclusion to the Fantastic Beasts trilogy — great if you love the wizarding world and want more of it.
Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore (2022)
Nature Documentary
I watched this on a recommendation and absolutely loved it — a beautiful and deeply moving documentary about a man who dives daily in a South African kelp forest and forms an extraordinary bond with a wild octopus. Won the Oscar for Best Documentary ...
My Octopus Teacher (2020)
A fascinating documentary about the incredible relationship between humans and sharks — genuinely changes the way you think about these magnificent creatures. A lovely watch.
Shark Whisperer (2025)
True Crime Documentary
One of the most shocking and disturbing true crime documentaries I've watched — the case of Taylor Parker in East Texas is almost impossible to comprehend. Left me completely speechless.
Maternal Instinct (2026)
A devastating true crime documentary about the Watts family murders told entirely through real footage, texts and social media — no narration needed. One of the most chilling documentaries on Netflix and impossible to look away from.
American Murder: The Family Next Door (2020)
A heartbreaking and deeply unsettling documentary about one of the UK's most notorious murder cases — the investigation, the wrongful accusations and the truth that finally emerged. Brilliant but deeply sad.
The Murder of Rachel Nickell (2026)