Movies and TvShows featuring "horror-literature-on-screen" theme.
A young solicitor, Arthur Kipps, is assigned to prepare a large house for sale on a marsh. He discovers that the estate is haunted by the ghost of a woman seeking revenge against the villagers. With the help of a couple who have also lost a child, Arthur investigates the history of the estate and the secrets it holds.
A female immigrant, desperate for a better life, moves into a haunted house but soon realizes that escaping its clutches may be impossible as she uncovers its horrifying secrets.
On a remote island, a mad scientist named Dr. Moreau conducts cruel experiments, turning animals into human-animal hybrids through genetic manipulation. A shipwrecked man finds himself caught in the midst of the scientist's bizarre creations and must fight to escape the island and expose the horrors within.
A 12-year-old boy, Marcus, grows increasingly obsessed with his beautiful stepmother, Patricia. As Marcus delves deeper into his infatuation, he discovers a dark family secret that could shatter their already fragile relationships. With elements of psychological thriller, eroticism, and horror, What the Peeper Saw (1972) explores the dangerous consequences of lust and manipulation within a twisted family dynamic.
In 'Ben,' a young boy named Ben forms a unique bond with a pet rat. However, his life takes a disturbing turn when a series of rat-related horrors unfold, including a police investigation. Ben must navigate through the terrifying events while dealing with loneliness and suspense.
Willard, a lonely man, discovers that he can communicate with rats and forms a bond with them. He seeks revenge on his bad boss, using the rats as his weapon.
Cat's Eye is an anthology film consisting of three stories connected by a mysterious cat. The cat becomes a companion to a little girl, helps a man quit smoking, and saves a woman from a sadistic troll. The stories explore themes of addiction, menace, and the power of pets.
Set in Prague, during World War II, the film follows the life of a crematorium manager named Karl, who becomes increasingly delusional and embraces his Nazi collaborationist beliefs. As he descends into madness, the line between reality and imagination blurs, leading to a series of surreal and darkly comedic events.
After her mother falls into a coma, a woman returns to her childhood home and starts experiencing supernatural occurrences. She discovers that her mother had been involved in black magic and witchcraft, and now she must confront the dark forces that have been unleashed.
Willard Stiles is a young man who has endured a troubled childhood. His tyrannical mother has left him a socially-inept recluse. Willard finds solace in befriending rats and training them to do his bidding. When his mother dies, Willard's mental state deteriorates, leading to a terrifying and bloody showdown.
In Lust for a Vampire, a female vampire seduces and preys on the students of a girls' finishing school. As the school becomes a breeding ground for supernatural forces, a young male author tries to stop the vampire's rampage and save the girls. The film explores themes of sexuality, lesbianism, and the allure of the forbidden.
Who Can Kill a Child? is a horror movie set in a small island off the Spanish coast. A couple arrives on the island during a festival, only to discover that all the children have mysteriously turned into violent killers. They must find a way to escape the island alive while facing the terror of innocent children hunting them down.
A composer visits a small town in Devon and becomes involved with the locals. He encounters an eccentric man who claims to have the power to shout and kill. The composer becomes obsessed with the man's ability, leading to a descent into madness and surreal events. The movie explores themes of adultery, filicide, and the power of the human voice.
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde is a 2008 movie that follows the story of Dr. Henry Jekyll, a brilliant scientist who develops a serum that unleashes his dark alter ego, Mr. Hyde. As Hyde's violent and sadistic tendencies begin to take over, Jekyll must struggle to regain control before it's too late.
In Lunacy, a young man gets himself admitted to a strange asylum where he is subjected to bizarre and sadistic treatments. As he navigates the twisted world of the madhouse, he begins to question his own sanity. The film combines elements of animation and live-action to create a unique and unsettling visual experience.
In this animated adaptation of Edgar Allan Poe's short story, a mentally ill man tells the story of how he murdered an old man and hid the body.
Wild Flowers is a dark and eerie anthology film that takes place in the Czech countryside. It explores themes of folklore, fantasy, and horror through various short stories. The film delves into the ironies of fate, dark humor, and the struggles of relationships. With elements of magical realism and twisted fairy tales, Wild Flowers is a unique and captivating cinematic experience.
French cybernetics genius Victor Frankenstein carries on the work of his notorious ancestor and creates a monster, albeit one with a penchant for philosophy, etiquette and occasional bouts of murderous rage. But when the creature develops a hunger for l'amour, Frankenstein and his understanding fiancé use a cache of freshly murdered strippers to build the creature a beautiful yet dutiful bride. Can the undead find true love in a cold world, or will the French ways of passion unleash some monstrous surprises upon them all?
After accidentally killing her estranged daughter, a woman discovers the truth about her absence and embarks on a journey of guilt and redemption. As she learns the truth, she becomes entangled in a web of lies and secrets, leading to a shocking climax. Set in a rural setting, this modern-day adaptation of a Czech literature explores themes of guilt, paranoia, and mother-daughter relationships.
A woman with a traumatic past returns to her childhood home, only to discover a dark secret hidden within its walls. As she unravels the mystery, she is confronted with her own demons and the horrifying truth about her family.