"See the Ghost" Hong Kong, China
In these genres, psychics and ghosts often go hand in hand, and this Classic Hong Kong film is no exception. Released in 2002 and directed by the Peng brothers, the film "See the Ghost" tells the story of a blind woman named Xiaowen who undergoes an eye transplant. Not only had her eyesight returned, but she had also begun to see visions of the future and many ghostly figures, some not yet very friendly. Suspenseful and chilling, the theme of the film is that man cannot escape fate. Like several other Asian horror films, the film was so great that it was made into an inferior Hollywood remake starring Jessica Alba.
《Dead Country》 Japan
Japanese ghost movies are no stranger to horror movie fans. Although Lin Gu and Juan also have audiences in China, the least optimistic is the 1999 thriller "The Dead Country" (aka "The Land of the Dead"). The story tells of a young woman named Hinako who returns to her hometown, where she learns that her childhood friend Sayori has died. As a result of a ritual pilgrimage, Sayuri's mother is underway and ghosts begin to appear throughout the town. What makes this film stand out more than other Japanese ghost films is the influence of Japanese mysticism and traditions such as yūrei and Shikoku Pilgrimage. In addition to horror and visuals, viewers can learn a little bit of culture from this hidden gem.
Ghost Book Australia
This is a recently released psychological horror film from the underworld. Influenced in part by dark fairy tales, the film focuses on an overly stressed mother. The younger son who was dealing with her husband's death and problems with her troubles. When a supernatural entity based on creepy nursery rhymes comes to intimidate her life, her troubles are even greater. The film is both disturbing and frightening because it is full of metaphors for people in the face of loss and grief. This film not only makes the audience feel creepy, but also resonates with the protagonist.
The Legend of the Old House, Uk
It is not surprising to see "entries" from the UK that British films are common among audiences. While there are plenty of British ghost films to choose from, Tales of the Old House is the most fun and entertaining. Written by Richard Matheson and starring cult icon Roddey McDowell, a group of psychic and paranormal investigators live in a mansion where massacres have taken place to prove that people are alive after death. The movie is a bit cheesy, adding fun and entertaining elements, but there are also plenty of creepy moments that might leave you with nightmares.
"The Soul of the Wronged" Canada
Many may consider this to be a classic American film (probably because it starred Patton himself, George C. Scott), which was released in 1980 and began as a traditional ghost story about a widower named John who moved into a mansion haunted by the ghost of a boy. However, as the story progresses, as the circumstances surrounding the boy's death gradually surface, it becomes a mystery. Filled with suspense and fear (including a scene involving a wheelchair), it's a must-see, beautifully shot film that can be viewed at any time of the year.
Ghost Carriage Sweden
Just as the belief in ghosts dates back many years, so does the making of ghost movies. Ghost Carriage was released in 1921 in the Age of Silence and was directed by Victor David Sjöström. According to an old Swedish folktale, the episode features three people talking about how the last man who died before midnight Chinese New Year's Eve drove the phantom carriage. In the following year, the person must collect the souls of the deceased. Shortly after, one of them died just before midnight. For this era, the film contains some of the most advanced special effects and great cinematography, creating a weird and enjoyable cinematic experience.
Ghost Children's House, Spain
Gilmour del Toro's best-known films are Hellboy, Pacific Rim, and Crimson Peak, but one of his earliest and probably best horror films was 2001's El espinazo del diablo. Set during the Spanish Civil War in 1939, the film tells the story of a young boy named Carlos who is placed in an orphanage that is often harassed and attacked by fascist troops. Eventually, Carlos meets another boy named Santi, who turns out to be a ghost. Dark, Gothic, and Strangely Beautiful (the hallmark of Del Toro), it is a touching and creepy story that tells the story of the tragedies faced by children when on the battlefield.
Rose, Red Lotus, Korea
Of all the ghost films from Asia, Rose, Red Lotus is arguably one of the best ghost films in Asia. The 2003 film, based on the Korean folktale Janghwa Hongryeon jeon, tells the story of a little girl named Su-mi who returns home after spending some time in a mental hospital. Reconnecting with her sister, she has to deal with her cruel stepmother (who often abuses her sister) and the presence of a ghost that haunts her. It's a profound psychological supernatural drama that touches on guilt, trauma, and mental disorders, but it doesn't shy away from creepy fears. This is a part of the highest level movie and should be everyone's favorite.