10 Must-Watch Dramas Set in Abandoned Houses

Description: Set in the grand, yet dilapidated Hill House, this classic horror film explores the psychological effects of a supposedly haunted house on its temporary residents. The house itself becomes a character, influencing and revealing the inner fears of those within its walls.

Fact: The film was based on Shirley Jackson's novel "The Haunting of Hill House." It's known for its minimal use of special effects, relying instead on atmosphere and suggestion.

Description: Based on the real-life DeFeo murders, this film explores the paranormal activity in a house where a family moves in, only to be terrorized by the spirits within its walls.

Fact: The film's iconic "red eyes" in the window were actually created using a light bulb and red cellophane.

Description: This film revolves around a woman who lives in a secluded, old mansion with her two photosensitive children. The house, shrouded in mystery, seems to be haunted, but as the story unfolds, the truth is far more chilling.

Fact: The film was shot in chronological order to capture the genuine reactions of the child actors. It was also nominated for the BAFTA Award for Best Original Screenplay.

Description: A hospice nurse takes a job at a plantation house in Louisiana, where she discovers the house's dark history and the secrets of Hoodoo. The abandoned feel of the house adds to the suspense and mystery of the plot.

Fact: The film was shot on location at the Felicity Plantation in Louisiana, which added authenticity to the setting.

Description: A college student takes a babysitting job at a remote, eerie house, only to find herself in a nightmarish situation involving satanic rituals.

Fact: The film was shot on 16mm film to give it an authentic 1980s feel, and it pays homage to the horror films of that era.

Description: A young lawyer travels to a remote village to settle the affairs of a deceased client, only to encounter the ghostly presence of a woman in black haunting the abandoned Eel Marsh House.

Fact: The film is based on Susan Hill's novel and was adapted into a successful stage play before its cinematic release.

Description: A skeptical ghost hunter is invited to a boarding school to investigate a haunting, leading her to confront her own past in the eerie, abandoned corridors of the school.

Fact: The film was shot in various locations in England, including the historic Odsal House in Bradford.

Description: A Venezuelan film where a woman is sentenced to house arrest in her own home, which is believed to be cursed. The house, with its abandoned feel, becomes a labyrinth of time and space.

Fact: It was the highest-grossing film in Venezuela for 2013 and was praised for its complex narrative structure.

Description: Set during the Spanish Civil War, this film tells the story of an orphanage where a young boy encounters the ghost of another child, revealing the dark secrets of the abandoned building.

Fact: It was the first film by Guillermo del Toro to be shot in Spain and features themes of war, betrayal, and the supernatural.

Description: A woman returns to her childhood home, an abandoned orphanage, to reopen it. However, her son starts to play with an imaginary friend, leading to a series of eerie events that unravel the house's tragic past.

Fact: The film was Spain's official selection for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 80th Academy Awards.