Movies Like Mallari: The latest Phillippine horror movie was everything we had been waiting for. Written by Enrico Santos and directed by Roderick Cabrido, the movie starred Piolo Pascual in the lead role along with Gloria Diaz, Ge Villamil, Elisse Joson, April Sangco, Vangie Labalan, Erlinda Villalobos, Janella Salvador, JC Santos, Angeli Nicole Sanoy and several others. It gave us a brilliant story with stellar performances and, extensive Google searches on whether the horrors shown in the film are a real-life story or not.
Well, Mallari might be fresh on your radar but, it is not the only film that is capable of stealing your sleep at night. Right here we have a list of six incredible horror movies that will leave you thinking and scared. So dive right in!
6 Movies Like Mallari That Are Made of Nightmares And Will Leave You Sleepless
Tumbbad
This Hindi-language horror film was directed by Rahi Anil Barve and Adesh Prasad, and produced by Sohum Shah, who also plays the lead role. It was the first film I was reminded of while watching Mallari because the two stories speak of mythical characters and span over generations. Tumbbad tells the eerie and atmospheric tale of greed, mythology, and a cursed family, revolving around the search for a hidden treasure in the village of Tumbbad.
Set against the backdrop of British India, the narrative delves deep into folklore and superstition, crafting a chilling story about the consequences of human avarice. With its haunting visuals, spine-tingling score, and unsettling ambience, the film masterfully builds suspense and terror. It is a blend of psychological horror and supernatural elements that keeps viewers on edge, making it a profoundly unsettling cinematic experience. You can watch it now on Amazon Prime Video.
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Get Out
Looking for another family that has demonic secrets under the bed? Well, Get Out by Jordan Peele is exactly that! Starring Daniel Kaluuya, Allison Williams, Bradley Whitford, and Catherine Keener, the movie follows Chris Washington, a young African-American man, who visits the family of his white girlfriend, Rose Armitage, for the weekend, with the uneasy social visit soon devolving into a terrifying ordeal as Chris uncovers the horrifying secrets of the Armitage family.
The film is a masterful blend of horror and social commentary, exploring themes of racism, cultural appropriation, and systemic exploitation through a suspenseful and engaging narrative. Its intelligent and thought-provoking script, combined with intense performances. It is streaming now on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video and Jio Cinema.
Call
Science fiction and thriller blend this horror that is directed by Lee Chung-hyun, starring Park Shin-hye and Jeon Jong-seo. We have a young woman at the centre of the story, who moves back to her childhood home and discovers an old cordless phone where she starts receiving calls from a woman living in the same house but 20 years in the past. The film is a gripping blend of psychological thriller and supernatural horror, expertly navigating the intricacies of time travel and its impact on reality. Stream it on Netflix.
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Incantation
The Taiwanese found footage horror film directed by Kevin Ko, starring Tsai Hsuan-yen. is about Li Ronan, a woman who becomes cursed after violating a religious taboo six years earlier and, now malevolent forces are after her and her daughter. The film is inspired by real events (much like Mallari) and, employs a documentary-style approach to create a sense of realism and immediacy.
The film has intense and disturbing imagery, a relentless sense of dread, and psychological terror at every corner. The film’s exploration of curses, forbidden rituals, and the unknown taps into deep-seated fears, making it a profoundly unsettling viewing experience. If this is your cup of tea, then go to Netflix to watch it right away!
A Tale of Two Sisters
One of those horror movies in my life that left me sleepless and, I have dreaded a re-watch is surely A Tale of Two Sisters. With haunting visuals, an eerie soundtrack and the gradual revelation of dark family secrets, it creates a lingering sense of dread that stays with you long after the movie ends.
This 2003 South Korean psychological horror film is directed by Kim Jee-woon, and starring Im Soo-jung and Moon Geun-young. The film centres on two sisters, Su-mi and Su-yeon, who return to their family home after a stay in a mental institution and, are haunted by their cruel stepmother and the presence of their deceased mother. You can stream it on Amazon Prime Video.
Evil Dead Rise
Evil Dead Rise is a 2023 American supernatural horror film directed by Lee Cronin, part of the iconic Evil Dead franchise created by Sam Raimi. The movie stars Alyssa Sutherland and Lily Sullivan as estranged sisters Ellie and Beth, who must reunite to confront a demonic force that is unleashed after a mysterious book is discovered in Ellie’s Los Angeles apartment building.
The film deviates from the series’ typical cabin-in-the-woods setting, bringing the terror to an urban environment, which adds a fresh and claustrophobic twist to the familiar themes of possession and survival. With intense gore, visceral scares, and a relentless pace, the film stays true to the franchise’s roots while exploring new narrative depths and character dynamics. You can watch it on Apple TV+ and Jio Cinema.
Let us know your thoughts on the movies in this list and, feel free to add more in the comments down below!
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