Supernatural
That which cannot be explained by science - psychic powers, other-worldly phenomena, things that go bump in the night and hide under the bed. Filmmakers have been tapping people's fascination for the supernatural since they first started cranking out celluloid. And who doesn't love a good ghost story? Below are Alice's films that touch on the paranormal, some in a nice way ('What Dreams May Come', 'Phenomenon'), some in a not-so-nice way, ('The Exorcist', 'The Grudge'). A little something for everyone...
The Butterfly Effect (2003)
7.7/10
Director: Eric Bress, J Mackye Gruber
Starring: Ashton Kutcher, Amy Smart, Eric Stoltz, William Lee Scott, Elden Henson, Logan L...
In this intriguing sci-fi thriller, a young man (Ashton Kutcher) struggling to get over disturbing memories from his childhood discovers that he is ab... Read more
The Changeling (1980)
7.3/10
Director: Peter Medak
Starring: George C Scott, Trish Van Devere, Melvyn Douglas, John Colicos, Jean Marsh
George C. Scott and Trish Van Devere star in a thriller that challenges the viewer to solve its mystery. It's a haunted house adventure complete with... Read more
The Colour of Magic (2008)
Director: Vadim Jean
Starring: Sean Astin, David Bradley, Liz May Brice, James Cosmo, Brian Cox, Tim Curry, Lau...
The first two novels of Terry Pratchett's Discworld series are adapted for the small screen with David Jason once again starring (he was Death's sidek... Read more
The Conjuring (2013)
7.5/10
Director: James Wan
Starring: Lili Taylor, Ron Livingston, Patrick Wilson, Vera Farmiga
Based on the 1970s true life story, "The Conjuring" tells the tale of how world renowned paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren were called u... Read more
The Crow (1994)
7.6/10
Director: Alex Proyas
Starring: Bai Ling, Brandon Lee, David Patrick Kelly, Ernie Hudson, Jon Polito, Michael Wi...
A superhuman mystical hero returns from the grave to exact revenge on the killers of his fiancee and himself on the eve of their wedding. The tragic d... Read more
The Crow ( Blu-ray ) (1994)
7.6/10
Director: Alex Proyas
Starring: Bai Ling, Brandon Lee, David Patrick Kelly, Ernie Hudson, Jon Polito, Michael Wi...
A superhuman mystical hero returns from the grave to exact revenge on the killers of his fiancee and himself on the eve of their wedding. The tragic d... Read more
The Dark Half (1991)
5.9/10
Director: George A Romero
Starring: Timothy Hutton, Amy Madigan, Michael Rooker
Intelligent, scary adaptation of Stephen King's novel about one man's dark journey through the wilderness of his own imagination. Timothy Hutton is ex... Read more
The David Hannay Collection: Alison's Birthday / Solo (1981)
Director: Ian Coughlan, Tony Williams
Starring: Joanne Samuel, Vincent Gil, Lisa Peers
A double feature from Australian producer David Hannay. 'Alison's Birthday' (1981) - When Alison is invited back to her childhood home to celebrate h... Read more
The Dead Zone (1983)
7.2/10
Director: David Cronenberg
Starring: Christopher Walken, Brooke Adams, Tom Skerritt, Martin Sheen, Colleen Dewhurst,...
Christopher Walken stars in this David Cronenberg film of a Stephen King thriller about a man with the ability to read the thoughts of others. A gift... Read more
The Dead Zone (Blu-ray) (1983)
7.2/10
Director: David Cronenberg
Starring: Christopher Walken, Brooke Adams, Tom Skerritt, Martin Sheen, Colleen Dewhurst,...
Christopher Walken stars in this David Cronenberg film of a Stephen King thriller about a man with the ability to read the thoughts of others. A gift... Read more