"There's usually a spooky old house with a ghostly presence and/or someone who's attuned to said presence. The living must solve the mystery of what happened to trap the ghost(s) there in hopes of setting said ghost(s) free. In that sense, the best, most satisfying ghost stories are mysteries-and sometimes also love stories. The horror is more psychological, and when it comes to gore, less is usually more."
"As always, the list below isn't meant to be exhaustive. Mostly, we're going for a certain atmospheric vibe to set a mood. So our list omits overt comedies like Ghostbusters and (arguably) , as well as supernatural horror involving demonic possession- The Exorcist, The Conjuring, Insidious-or monsters, like The Babadook or Sinister. Feel free to suggest your own recommendations in the comments."
Fifteen classic Hollywood ghost films are presented in chronological order to guide spooky-season viewing. The selection emphasizes traditional haunted-house narratives featuring spooky old houses, ghostly presences, and characters attuned to those presences. Central conflicts involve the living solving mysteries about past deaths to free trapped ghosts, blending mystery, love-story elements, and psychological horror with minimal gore. The list omits overt comedies, possession-based supernatural horror, and monster-centric films. Examples span from The Uninvited to Crimson Peak. In The Uninvited, siblings Rick and Pamela Fitzgerald purchase Windward House; owner Commander Beech sells cheaply; granddaughter Stella's mother fell from nearby cliffs; Rick becomes infatuated and strange phenomena begin.
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