1.The Invisible Man
Director: Leigh Whannell
Stars: Elisabeth Moss, Oliver Jackson-Cohen
The Invisible Man (2020) follows Cecilia, who escapes an abusive relationship with a wealthy scientist, Adrian. After his apparent suicide, Cecilia begins to suspect he’s not dead, but has become invisible, using his newfound power to torment her. As she uncovers the truth, she fights to prove his existence and protect herself from his dangerous manipulation. The film explores themes of abuse, control, and survival in a tense, psychological thriller.
2.His House
Director: Remi Weekes
Stars: Sope Dirisu, Wunmi Mosaku
His House (2020) follows a young refugee couple, Bol and Rial, who flee war-torn South Sudan and are granted asylum in the UK. Settling in a decaying house, they struggle with their traumatic pasts and the harsh realities of their new life. As supernatural forces torment them, they must confront their guilt, cultural dislocation, and the haunting truth behind the house’s dark history. The film blends psychological horror with poignant social commentary on displacement.
3.Possessor
Director: Brandon Cronenberg
Stars: Andrea Riseborough, Christopher Abbott
Possessor (2020) is a psychological sci-fi horror film directed by Brandon Cronenberg. It follows Tasya Vos, an elite corporate assassin who uses brain-implant technology to take control of other people’s bodies to carry out hits. As she inhabits the body of Colin, a man on a mission to kill the woman he loves, Vos begins to lose her grip on reality, blurring the lines between herself and her host. The film explores identity, control, and the cost of violence.
4.Relic
Director: Natalie Erika James
Stars: Robyn Nevin, Emily Mortimer
Relic (2020) is a psychological horror film that explores the themes of aging, memory, and family. When elderly Edna goes missing from her home, her daughter Kay and granddaughter Sam travel to the remote house to search for her. They soon find Edna, who has returned but exhibits strange, unsettling behavior. As the family tries to understand her deteriorating mental state, they uncover disturbing changes in both her and the house. The film blurs the lines between supernatural horror and emotional drama, showing the terrifying effects of dementia, as Kay and Sam are forced to confront their past, their fears, and the inevitable passage of time.
5.The Night House
Director: David Bruckner
Stars: Rebecca Hall, Sarah Goldberg
The Night House (2020) is a psychological horror film directed by David Bruckner. It follows Beth, a widow who grapples with grief after her husband Owen’s mysterious suicide. As she delves deeper into his past, she uncovers unsettling secrets about their home and Owen’s hidden life. As strange occurrences unfold, Beth’s perception of reality begins to unravel, leading her toward a terrifying revelation about herself and her late husband.
6.A Quiet Place Part II
Director: John Krasinski
Stars: Emily Blunt, Cillian Murphy
In A Quiet Place Part II (2020), the Abbott family struggles to survive in a post-apocalyptic world where deadly creatures hunt by sound. After the tragic loss of their father, Evelyn and her children—Regan, Marcus, and the baby—must navigate a desolate world and find safety. They encounter new allies and face greater dangers, realizing that sound isn’t their only enemy. The film builds on the tension and suspense of its predecessor, exploring themes of survival and resilience.
7.Come True
Director: Anthony Scott Burns
Stars: Julia Sarah Stone, Landon Liboiron
Come True (2020) is a sci-fi horror film that follows Sarah, a troubled teenager who volunteers for a sleep study to escape her unsettling dreams. As the study progresses, Sarah’s dreams become more vivid and terrifying, revealing a mysterious connection between the experiment and her own nightmares. As the boundaries between reality and her dreams blur, she uncovers chilling truths about the experiment’s sinister purpose. The film explores themes of identity, fear, and technology.
8.The Lodge
Director: Veronika Franz, Severin Fiala
Stars: Riley Keough, Jaeden Martell
The Lodge (2020) is a psychological horror film about a woman, Grace, who is forced to spend Christmas with her fiancé’s two children in an isolated winter cabin. As a former cult member, she struggles with the children’s hostility and eerie occurrences in the lodge. Tensions rise as strange events unfold, and the children’s disturbing behavior suggests that Grace’s past is catching up with her, leading to a terrifying and tragic conclusion.
9.The Mortuary Collection
Director: Ryan Spindell
Stars: Clancy Brown, Caitlin Custer
The Mortuary Collection (2020) is a horror anthology film set in a creepy mortuary, where a grizzled mortician named Montgomery tells a young woman named Sam eerie tales of death. Each story unfolds a different macabre fate, ranging from a man’s dark pact to a mysterious creature terrorizing a town. As Sam listens, she uncovers twisted connections to her own life, culminating in a chilling, unexpected revelation. The film blends dark humor with spine-chilling horror.
10.The Wolf of Snow Hollow
Director: Jim Cummings
Stars: Jim Cummings, Riki Lindhome
The Wolf of Snow Hollow (2020) is a darkly comedic horror film directed by Jim Cummings. Set in a small, snowy town, it follows officer John Marshall, who is struggling with personal demons and the mysterious deaths of locals that seem to be caused by a werewolf. As Marshall’s investigation deepens, he must confront his own mental health issues while battling the fear and chaos gripping the community. The film blends humor, suspense, and a touch of horror.
11.Spree
Director: Eugene Kotlyarenko
Stars: Joe Keery, Sasheer Zamata
Spree (2020) is a dark comedy thriller centered on Kurt Kunkle, a socially awkward rideshare driver obsessed with gaining followers on social media. In a desperate bid for fame, he livestreams his passengers’ increasingly dangerous and violent experiences during their rides. As Kurt’s delusions spiral out of control, the film explores themes of online celebrity culture, the pursuit of validation, and the dark side of social media.
12.Color Out of Space
Director: Richard Stanley
Stars: Nicolas Cage, Joely Richardson
Color Out of Space (2020) is a sci-fi horror film based on H.P. Lovecraft’s short story. When a meteorite crashes on their farm, the Gardner family experiences bizarre and terrifying changes. The alien entity releases a mysterious color, causing mutations in the environment and humans. As the family descends into madness, they struggle to survive against the alien force that seems to corrupt everything it touches. The film explores the limits of human endurance and the unknown.
13.The Empty Man
Director: David Prior
Stars: James Badge Dale, Marin Ireland
The Empty Man (2020) is a supernatural horror film directed by David Prior. The story follows former cop James Lasombra, who investigates the mysterious disappearance of a young woman linked to a cult. As he delves deeper, he uncovers dark secrets surrounding the cult’s belief in an ancient entity called “The Empty Man,” a being that preys on its victims’ minds. The film explores themes of existential terror, psychological unraveling, and the dangers of belief.
14.Alone
Director: Mattias Olsson
Stars: Jules Wilcox, Marc Menchaca
Alone (2020) follows Jessica, a woman grieving the recent loss of her husband, who is abducted during a road trip through a desolate forest. As she fights for survival, Jessica must outwit her captor, a psychotic killer, using her resourcefulness and determination. The tense thriller explores themes of resilience, survival, and overcoming trauma while maintaining a gripping sense of fear and suspense.
15.Vivarium
Director: Lorcan Finnegan
Stars: Imogen Poots, Jesse Eisenberg
Vivarium (2020) is a psychological sci-fi thriller about a young couple, Gemma and Tom, who become trapped in a bizarre, otherworldly suburban neighborhood. They are forced to care for a strange child, placed in their home, while struggling to escape the endless, identical environment. As time stretches on, their mental states deteriorate, and they uncover eerie truths about their situation, questioning their reality and existence. The film explores themes of conformity, isolation, and existential dread.
16.Scare Me
Director: Josh Ruben
Stars: Aya Cash, Josh Ruben
Scare Me (2020) is a horror-comedy film that centers on two writers, Fred and Fanny, who meet during a power outage at a remote cabin. As they share spooky stories to pass the time, their tales become increasingly bizarre and terrifying. The film explores the power of storytelling, blending humor and horror in an unpredictable, psychological way. With its minimal setting and intense performances, Scare Me delves into fear, imagination, and creative rivalry.
17.The Bloodhound
Director: Patrick Picard
Stars: Mark O’Brien, Liam Aiken
The Bloodhound (2020) is a psychological horror film that follows a young woman, Jessica, who visits the isolated mansion of an old friend, Thomas, to escape her troubled past. Upon arrival, she finds herself trapped in a labyrinth of secrets, strange behavior, and eerie occurrences. As the unsettling truth about Thomas’s dark family history unravels, Jessica faces a terrifying choice between survival and surrender to a sinister fate. The film explores isolation, trust, and psychological terror.
18.Skinamarink
Director: Kyle Edward Ball
Stars: Lucas Paul, Dali Rose Tetreault
Skinamarink (2022) is a surreal horror film set in a dilapidated house where two young children, Kaylee and Kevin, wake up to find that their parents have mysteriously disappeared. As the children explore their dark, unsettling surroundings, they encounter strange occurrences, like doors and windows vanishing. The film plays on childhood fears and isolation, blending unsettling imagery with an atmosphere of growing dread.