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They say curiosity killed the cat, and for the humans in the films below, that’s definitely the case. But a cat has nine lives, so when a human dies, that’s usually it.
The characters in these movies are either too nosy or too intrepid for their own good, and once they realize it, the damage has already been done. If you want to see where any of these titles are streaming, check out JustWatch to see where.
Candyman (1992)
This classic horror movie explores a supernatural urban legend that makes an appearance after a nosy scholar decides to poke around where she doesn’t belong. It still holds up today and is just as creepy as it was back then.
What it’s about: The Candyman, a murderous soul with a hook for a hand, is accidentally summoned to reality by a skeptic grad student researching the monster’s myth.
Hell House LLC (2015)
Investigating a haunted attraction uncovers footage that should have stayed buried.
What it’s about: Five years after an unexplained malfunction causes the death of 15 tour-goers and staff on the opening night of a Halloween haunted house tour, a documentary crew travels back to the scene of the tragedy to find out what really happened.
Sinister (2012)
Ethan Hawke is great in this film about a homeowner finding a box of films in the attic. With one of the greatest jump scares of all time, Sinister could be a cautionary tale about minding your own business.
What it’s about: A controversial true-crime writer finds a box of Super 8 home movies in his new home, revealing that the murder case he is currently researching could be the work of an unknown serial killer whose legacy dates back to the 1960s.
The Ring (2002)
Viewing a cursed videotape sets off a countdown; no one escapes.
What it’s about: A journalist must investigate a mysterious videotape which seems to cause the death of anyone one week to the day after they view it.
As Above, So Below (2014)
When visiting a foreign city, stay above ground even if the temptation is strong enough to persuade you otherwise.
What it’s about: When a team of explorers venture into the catacombs that lie beneath the streets of Paris, they uncover the dark secret that lies within this city of the dead.
The Blair Witch Project (1999)
If you’re a documentarian researching a witch whom everyone in town warns you about. Don’t go exploring the woods to find her.
What it’s about: Three film students vanish after traveling into a Maryland forest to film a documentary on the local Blair Witch legend, leaving only their footage behind.
Event Horizon (1997)
Investigating a lost spacecraft reveals what happens when humans look too far beyond reality.
What it’s about: A rescue crew is tasked with investigating the mysterious reappearance of a spaceship that had been lost for seven years.
The Ninth Gate (1999)
A rare book dealer’s obsession with occult texts spirals into something supernatural and deadly.
What it’s about: An unscrupulous dealer of rare books finds himself at the heart of a string of paranormal events when he is hired to find the last two copies of a text capable of summoning the devil.
The Void (2016)
Investigating a strange hospital uncovers cosmic horrors best left unseen.
What it’s about: Shortly after delivering a patient to an understaffed hospital, a police officer experiences strange and violent occurrences seemingly linked to a group of mysterious hooded figures.
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