The Conjuring cinematic universe stands as one of horror's most bankable franchises, having grossed over $2 billion worldwide while operating on modest budgets. This interconnected horror saga began with James Wan's debut installment chronicling paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren.
The franchise has since expanded with chilling explorations of its sinister entities (The Nun films) and haunted artifacts (the Annabelle series). While awaiting September's release of The Conjuring: Last Rites - positioned as the final main installment - we've curated 13 equally unsettling supernatural films featuring ghosts, demons, and malevolent spirits.
Naturally, devoted fans should prioritize all nine Conjuringverse films. Explore our complete streaming guide for viewing details across the entire franchise.
Without further delay, these 13 terrifying alternatives will satisfy your supernatural horror cravings:
Essential Supernatural Horror Films
The Conjuring universe dramatically transformed modern horror storytelling. These selected films deliver comparable paranormal chills through their mastery of suspense, supernatural threats, and psychological terror.
From classic ghost stories to contemporary supernatural thrillers, each recommendation captures that distinctive Conjuring-style terror - whether through haunted locations, demonic possessions, or cursed objects that unleash unholy forces.
Discover our curated selections across multiple decades of supernatural horror cinema:
The Insidious franchise demonstrates Wan's continued evolution as a horror master, while Mike Flanagan's Oculus offers modern psychological terror. Classic supernatural horrors like The Exorcist and Poltergeist showcase the genre's golden era.
Vote for your favorite Conjuring-style film in our poll and share your thoughts on social media. For additional horror recommendations, explore our guides to the greatest horror films ever made and Netflix's finest frights.
