Medical centres, often seen as places of healing and safety, can transform into nightmarish settings in horror films. This curated list of 10 horror movies set in hospitals and clinics delves into the dark side of medicine, exploring themes of experimental treatments, ghostly apparitions, and psychological terror. These films offer a unique blend of medical realism with supernatural or psychological horror, providing a thrilling experience for fans of the genre.
Coma (1978)
Description: A medical thriller where a doctor discovers a sinister plot involving patients being put into comas for organ harvesting.
Fact: Michael Crichton, who wrote the novel, also directed the film.
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The Dead Zone (1983)
Description: After waking from a coma, a schoolteacher discovers he has psychic abilities, leading to a confrontation in a hospital setting.
Fact: Based on a Stephen King novel, the film features a memorable performance by Christopher Walken.
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Jacob's Ladder (1990)
Description: A Vietnam vet experiences bizarre and terrifying hallucinations, many of which occur in medical settings, questioning reality.
Fact: The film influenced many later horror movies with its surreal, psychological approach.
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Session 9 (2001)
Description: A crew cleaning up an abandoned asylum encounters paranormal activity, leading to psychological horror.
Fact: The film was shot in the real-life Danvers State Hospital, known for its eerie atmosphere.
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Shutter Island (2010)
Description: While not exclusively set in a medical centre, much of the film takes place in a psychiatric facility, blending psychological horror with mystery.
Fact: The film's ending has been a topic of much debate among viewers.
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The Ward (2010)
Description: A young woman finds herself in a psychiatric ward with no memory of how she got there, uncovering dark secrets within the institution.
Fact: This was John Carpenter's return to directing after a decade-long hiatus.
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The Autopsy of Jane Doe (2016)
Description: This film follows a father-son coroner team as they perform an autopsy on an unidentified woman, uncovering horrifying secrets that defy explanation.
Fact: The film was shot in a real morgue to add authenticity to the setting.
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The Exorcist III (1990)
Description: Set in a hospital, this sequel to the iconic horror film deals with demonic possession and a series of gruesome murders linked to a patient.
Fact: The film includes a famous jump scare known as one of the best in horror cinema.
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The Hospital (1971)
Description: A satirical black comedy about a hospital in chaos, with elements of psychological horror and medical malpractice.
Fact: The film won the Grand Prix at the Cannes Film Festival.
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Flatliners (1990)
Description: Medical students experiment with near-death experiences, but their actions unleash supernatural consequences in this psychological thriller.
Fact: The film was remade in 2017 with a new cast.
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