Best supernatural horror movies of the 2010s

Directed by Robert Eggers, this period supernatural horror is set in 17th-century New England, focusing on a Puritan family encountering malevolent forces. It's praised for its unsettling atmosphere, historical accuracy, and unique take on horror.

This film features a unique and creepy premise where a young woman is stalked by a supernatural entity after a sexual encounter. It's a beautifully shot, slow-burn horror with an unsettling atmosphere and retro aesthetic, praised for its originality.

A family tries to prevent evil spirits from trapping their comatose son in a realm called 'The Further.' It's a highly influential and effective supernatural horror film known for its jump scares and creation of a terrifying demonic entity.

This psychological supernatural horror explores themes of grief and motherhood as a single mother and her son are tormented by a sinister storybook character. It's a modern classic that blends psychological depth with supernatural elements, resonating deeply with audiences.

A true-crime writer discovers a box of home movies that reveal a supernatural entity responsible for the murders in his new house. It's a highly effective and scary film that builds dread through its disturbing found-footage elements.

This film follows paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren as they assist a family terrorized by a dark presence in their farmhouse. It's an absolutely terrifying film anchored by fantastic performances, considered a masterpiece of old-school scares.

A group of friends staying in a remote cabin discover a Book of the Dead, unleashing a demonic entity. It's a gory and intense remake that delivers on frights and is a strong entry in the supernatural horror genre.

This film is a masterclass in supernatural horror, exploring themes of grief and trauma within a family dealing with a string of tragedies. It is considered one of the most acclaimed horror films of the 2010s and a modern horror masterpiece.

The film centers on a haunted antique mirror that causes its owners to experience terrifying supernatural phenomena. Despite the seemingly simple concept, the movie is genuinely frightening and effectively uses its premise for scares.

A young lawyer travels to a remote village to settle the affairs of a deceased client and encounters the vengeful ghost of a woman in black. It's a classic ghost story that relies on atmosphere and suspense to deliver scares.

When father and son coroners investigate the death of a beautiful 'Jane Doe,' they find increasingly bizarre and supernatural clues. It's a smart, suggestively creepy thriller that subverts gruesome expectations and is well-crafted.

This South Korean film is an atmospheric and cleverly constructed mystery with supernatural thrills, involving a police investigation into mysterious killings. It delivers an atmospheric, cleverly constructed mystery whose supernatural thrills more than justify its imposing length.

This politically engaged supernatural horror is set in 1980s Tehran during the Iran-Iraq war, focusing on a mother and daughter terrorized by a Djinn. It's an intelligent, thoughtful, and frightening film, praised for its compelling use of the Djinn as a metaphor.

Written and directed by Mike Flanagan, this sequel to 'The Shining' follows an adult Dan Torrance as he contends with his childhood trauma and psychically bonds with a girl. Mike Flanagan is considered a horror genius, and the film is visually striking, offering a compelling continuation of a classic story.