Urban Legends: Mystical Films Collection

Description: This film explores the legend of the Candyman, a ghost who appears when his name is said five times in front of a mirror. It's a classic example of how urban legends can manifest into terrifying reality.

Fact: The film was inspired by Clive Barker's short story "The Forbidden," and its setting in Chicago's Cabrini-Green housing project adds a layer of real-world urban decay to the legend.

Description: A group of college students find themselves in the midst of a series of murders that mimic urban legends, creating a chilling narrative around the power of these tales.

Fact: The film features several well-known urban legends like the "kidney heist" and "the babysitter and the man upstairs."

Description: Although not strictly an urban legend, this film popularized the found footage genre and created a legend around the Blair Witch, influencing urban folklore.

Fact: The film's marketing campaign suggested the events were real, blurring the lines between fiction and urban legend.

Description: An American remake of the Japanese film "Ringu," this movie tells the story of a cursed videotape that kills its viewer seven days after watching, a modern urban legend that has become iconic.

Fact: The film's eerie imagery, particularly the well and the TV, has become synonymous with urban legends about cursed media.

Description: Set in New Orleans, this film explores the legend of Hoodoo and the power of voodoo rituals, blending urban legends with Southern Gothic elements.

Fact: The film was shot in various historic locations in Louisiana, enhancing the authenticity of its setting.

Description: This film introduces a curse placed by an old woman on a loan officer, exploring themes of urban legends about curses and revenge.

Fact: Directed by Sam Raimi, known for his work on "The Evil Dead," this film brings a unique blend of horror and dark comedy to urban legends.

Description: Based on Susan Hill's novel, this film explores the legend of a vengeful ghost haunting a small English village, a classic urban legend setting.

Fact: The film was shot in various locations in England, adding to the authenticity of its eerie atmosphere.

Description: This film introduces a new urban legend about a malevolent entity that can be summoned by merely thinking of its name, exploring the psychological horror of urban myths.

Fact: The film was based on a short story by Robert Damon Schneck, which was inspired by a real urban legend.

Description: Based on true events, this film delves into the legend of the Mothman, a mysterious creature linked to a series of strange occurrences and prophecies in Point Pleasant, West Virginia.

Fact: The film was shot in locations where the actual Mothman sightings were reported, adding authenticity to the eerie atmosphere.

Description: An American remake of the Japanese film "Ju-on," it delves into the curse of a house where a violent death has occurred, creating an urban legend around haunted places.

Fact: The film uses the concept of a curse that passes from person to person, a common theme in urban legends.