Cinema of the Damned
A directory of horror — thousands of films and series, each scored by the Crypt Score, our audience-first blend of IMDb, Rotten Tomatoes, Metacritic, and the reviews of this coven. Hunt by sub-genre, decade, or dread.
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Cat People
›NR1942 · Mystery, Horror, Romance · 73m · Simone Simon, Kent Smith, Tom Conway
A Serbian émigré in Manhattan believes that, because of an ancient curse, any physical intimacy with the man she loves will turn her into a feline predator.
Christine
›R1983 · Horror · 110m · Keith Gordon, John Stockwell, Alexandra Paul
Nerdy high schooler Arnie Cunningham falls for Christine, a rusty 1958 Plymouth Fury, and becomes obsessed with restoring the classic automobile to her former glory. As the car changes, so does Arnie, whose newfound confidence turns to arrogance behind the wheel of his exotic beauty. Arnie's girlfriend Leigh and best friend Dennis reach out to him, only to be met by a Fury like no other.
A Dog's Breakfast
›PG-132007 · Comedy, Horror · 88m · David Hewlett, Kate Hewlett, Paul McGillion
If you've never been good at anything in your life, why would murder be any different? Patrick has always had a somewhat combative relationship with his little sister Marilyn, but when she brings home her new sci-fi soap star fiancé Ryan, it's all out war. When Patrick fails to drive a wedge between the happy couple, he reaches for sharper instruments.
The Invisible Ray
›1936 · Science Fiction, Horror, Thriller · 79m · Boris Karloff, Bela Lugosi, Frank Lawton
Dr. Janos Rukh discovers a certain type of radium that has almost magical healing properties. But the element has a dangerous side, too, and it has already started affecting Rukh. Consumed by paranoia, he begins to suspect that his wife is having an affair. Wild for revenge, Rukh hatches a deadly plot...using his own poisoned body as a weapon to kill.
Julie Darling
›R1983 · Drama, Horror, Thriller · 90m · Anthony Franciosa, Sybil Danning, Isabelle Mejias
A teenage girl whose inaction caused her mother's death arranges a similarly gruesome fate for her stepmother and brother.
The Hole
›R2001 · Crime, Drama, Horror · 102m · Thora Birch, Desmond Harrington, Keira Knightley
Four teenagers at a British private school secretly uncover and explore the depths of a sealed underground hole created decades ago as a possible bomb shelter.
Butter on the Latch
›2013 · Horror, Drama, Fantasy · 72m · Isolde Chae-Lawrence, Sarah Small, Charlie Hewson
Sarah and Isolde share an interest in the traditional music and dance of the Balkans, but it turns out that shared interests don’t always unite them. Their trip, initially a fun bonding experience, takes a southward turn when Sarah becomes interested in handsome fellow camper Steph. A seemingly innocent romantic overture touches off an abrupt shift in the dynamic between the two girlfriends, steering a previously ecstatic camp outing down a psychological rabbit hole.
Seconds Apart
›R2011 · Horror, Thriller · 89m · Orlando Jones, Edmund Entin, Gary Entin
Seth and Jonah are twins with a dangerous ability: telekinesis. Things start to spiral out of control as their classmates die in twisted and bizarre ways. Jealousy begins to divide them and soon they can no longer trust each other, leading up to a horrific battle against themselves.
The Climax
›1944 · Music, Horror, Thriller · 86m · Boris Karloff, Susanna Foster, Turhan Bey
Dr. Hohner, theatre physician at the Vienna Royal Theatre, murders his mistress, the star soprano when his jealousy drives him to the point of mad obsession. Ten years later, another young singer reminds Hohner of the late diva and his old mania kicks in. Hohner wants to prevent her from singing for anyone but him, even if it means silencing her forever.
Goddess of Love
›2015 · Mystery, Drama, Thriller · 96m · Alexis Kendra, Elizabeth Sandy, Monda Scott
Enter into a baroque vortex of madness when an emotionally unstable woman is shattered after tremendous heartbreak. Brian was the love of Venus’ life and the thought of him having an affair with another woman begins her volatile descent into the dark side of psychosexual insanity.
Scorned
›R2013 · Thriller, Horror, Mystery · 86m · AnnaLynne McCord, Viva Bianca, Billy Zane
Sadie and Kevin have decided to spend a romantic weekend together at his lake house. But when an unexpected- and unfortunate- text from her best friend Jennifer to Kevin reveals a lurid love affair between the two, Sadie spirals into a hunger for revenge.
Deadly Weekend
›R2013 · Horror, Thriller · 82m · Sara Jean Underwood, Bruster Phoenix Sampson, Patricia Rosales
Two young couples take one last trip to the country before moving to different cities. Unfortunately, when secrets come out and jealously takes a toll the weekend takes an unexpected and deadly turn for the worst.
