The Watcher in the Woods
After an American family moves to an old country manor in rural England, one of the daughters is tormented by the spirit of the owner's long lost daughter, who mysteriously disappeared 30 years ago during a solar eclipse.
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2021★ 5.9
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The Cellar
2022★ 6.5
When Keira Woods' daughter mysteriously vanishes in the cellar of their new house in the country, she soon discovers there is an ancient and powerful entity controlling their home that she will have to face or risk losing her family's souls forever.
Mostly Ghostly 3: One Night in Doom House
2016★ 6.2
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1977★ 6.4
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2013★ 6.4
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Mostly Ghostly
2008★ 6.2
Based on the successful book series by R.L. Stine, this spooky tale finds 11-year-old Max making a deal with the ghosts who haunt his home. If Max helps them find what was responsible for their parents' disappearance, they'll help him transform from a social nobody to the most popular kid in school.
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2016★ 7.3
12-year-old Conor encounters an ancient tree monster who proceeds to help him cope with his mother's terminal illness and being bullied in school.
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2025★ 6.7
A loyal dog moves to a rural family home with his owner Todd, only to discover supernatural forces lurking in the shadows. As dark entities threaten his human companion, the brave pup must fight to protect the one he loves most.
The Invisible
2007★ 6.4
After an attack leaves him in limbo -- invisible to the living and also near death -- a teenager discovers the only person who might be able help him is his attacker.
Anastasia: Once Upon a Time
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2014★ 7.2
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Signs
2002★ 6.7
A family living on a farm finds mysterious crop circles in their fields which suggests something more frightening to come.
Night Watch
1973★ 6.3
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Dead of Night
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