Updated October 29th, 2019 at 21:10 IST

Best paranormal movies that will haunt you long after the credits roll

Want a good scare? Say goodbye to sleep. Here is a list of top movies on paranormal activities that will even make brave hearts jump at shadows.

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Paranormal refers to the worldly things that can't be explained by scientific theories and is beyond the understanding of science. There are many movies that have showcased such paranormal concepts and scare you out of your skin. Here is the list of top five paranormal movies of all times which you must see if you are inquisitive about real-life paranormal activities that were documented into movies. If you are faint-hearted, just stay away from these movies.

The Conjuring (2013)

The Conjuring has to be the top movie in this genre and rightly so. The story is based on the story of the real-life couple team (Edward and Lorraine Warren) who worked as paranormal investigators. Both Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga do a brilliant job in portraying the Warrens. The plotline starts with an investigation of paranormal activity at a house where a new family had just shifted and were experiencing some weird sounds and occurrences in the house. The Conjuring series has two movies as of now (third part to be released in 2020), and three spinoffs — Anabelle series, The Nun series and The Curse of La Llorona.

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Paranormal Activity (2007)

The movie Paranormal Activity was widely appreciated for its unique found footage-styled filming and revolves around a young couple who set up cameras in their house to document any supernatural presence in the house. The franchise consists of six films as of now; the seventh part is currently being filmed. 

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The Exorcism of Emily Rose (2005)

The Exorcism of Emily Rose was a spine-chilling movie capturing the story of Emily Rose, which was portrayed by television series Dexter star Jennifer Carpenter. The question whether Emily Rose was possessed or mentally ill will haunt you forever. The horrifying experiences of Emily Rose as portrayed in the movie will surely make your blood run cold. 

Shutter (2004)

Shutter is a Thai supernatural movie that has been remade in various languages like English, Hindi, and Tamil. It is regarded as one of the best horror movies in Thailand and is rated amongst the top horror movies worldwide. The plotline involves a photographer and his girlfriend who discover strange shadows in their photographs. Soon they connect the shadows with a tragic incident from their past.

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The Exorcist (1973) 

You might have heard numerous stories about this movie. It is said that strange events happened with the cast and crew of the movie The Exorcist. The film paved the path away for the other exorcism movies. Linda Blair's performance was outstanding as the possessed daughter in the movie. It is regarded as one of the best horror classics of all time.

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Published October 29th, 2019 at 20:33 IST