5 Horror Movies That Are Inspired By Books: The Shining, The Exorcist, And More

Are you looking for a horror movie that will give you chills? If yes, here are some Hollywood movies that are inspired by books that you must watch for a scary experience.

Rajoshi Purkait
Editorial
Updated - 2024-02-10, 12:09 IST

Horror movies are really fun to watch. With eccentric and disturbing plotlines, we all enjoy the thrill that these movies give us. Horror movies are not merely about ghosts, spirits, or demons, they are also about making fright creep into you through your psyche. Some horror movies do not give you jumpscares but they surely give you sleepless nights with thoughts running wild.

If you are looking for a thrilling horror movie to watch, here are some Hollywood movies that have been inspired by novels.

The Shining

As Joey from the TV show ‘F.R.I.E.N.D.S.’ once claimed that it is the most haunting story of all time, ‘The Shining’ will leave you with night sweats and nightmares. It is the story of a man who moves into a hotel with his family as the caretaker of a hotel. The creepy things that happen during their stay will leave you terrified.

The Exorcist

Based on true stories, ‘The Exorcist’ is one of the most haunting movies of all time. It is the story of a woman called Regan who starts behaving strangely, levitates, and talks in different voices. After consulting a doctor, they realise that this may have something to do with the devil instead, and thus begin her exorcism.

Rosemary's Baby

One of the scariest Hollywood movies ever, ‘Rosemary's Baby’ is about Rosemary and her husband who move into an apartment in New York. After she gets pregnant, she realises that her baby may have something to do with supernatural energies.

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Bird Box

‘Bird Box’ is a film which is different from the traditional types of horror movies. This is the story of a world where you are not allowed to look at anything or a mysterious energy will kill you. You need to keep your eyes blindfolded at all times. A woman leaves on a journey with her children to find a safe space with their eyes covered throughout.

IT

If you are terrified of clowns, ‘IT’ is the movie for you. It will give you all the horrors that you have been seeking. This is the story of a town where a clown lives under the sewers and comes out in the light every 27 years to devour the children of the town.