5 Movies You Should Watch This Weekend If You Love ‘The Shining’

The Shining is based on the novel written by famous writer Stephen King. It is a psychological horror classic that discusses themes of isolation, madness, and supernatural elements. Here are five movies that you’ll love if you are a horror movie fan. 
 

Rosemary’s Baby (1968)
Directed by: Roman Polanski
A pregnant woman suspects that an evil cult wants to take her baby for dark purposes. This film has themes of paranoia, supernatural horror, and psychological tension.

The Exorcist (1973)
Directed by: William Friedkin
A young girl is possessed by a demonic entity, leading to a battle between good and evil. It’s a classic horror film that combines supernatural elements with intense psychological drama.

Hereditary (2018)
Directed by: Ari Aster
A family uncovers dark secrets about their ancestry after the death of their secretive grandmother. Hereditary features disturbing family secrets, a sense of creeping dread, and a chilling atmosphere similar to The Shining.

The Witch (2015)
Directed by: Robert Eggers
A family in 1630s New England is torn apart by religious paranoia and supernatural forces. Every horror fan will love this movie. Its slow-building tension, historical setting, and exploration of fear are intense.  
 

Under the Shadow (2016)
Directed by: Babak Anvari
Under the Shadow follows a mother, Shideh, and her young daughter, Dorsa, as they face supernatural forces in their apartment building. As the war intensifies outside, Shideh struggles with her own past and her role as a mother while trying to protect Dorsa from evil entities.