Delving into the eerie world of horror films, this curated selection focuses on the often overlooked profession of cleaners. These films not only provide a unique twist on the horror genre but also explore the psychological and supernatural elements that can lurk in the shadows of everyday cleaning tasks. Whether it's a haunted mop or a janitor with a dark secret, these movies offer a thrilling and chilling experience, making them a must-watch for fans of horror and those intrigued by the macabre side of mundane jobs.

Night Shift (1982)
Description: While not strictly a horror film, this comedy-horror hybrid features a morgue attendant and a cleaning lady who encounter various oddities during their night shift.
Fact: The film was Ron Howard's directorial debut.


The Maid (2009)
Description: A maid in a wealthy household begins to experience paranormal activities, revealing the house's dark history.
Fact: The film was remade in several countries due to its popularity.


The Cleaning Lady (2018)
Description: This film follows a cleaning lady who discovers a dark secret in the house she's cleaning, leading to a terrifying encounter with the supernatural.
Fact: The film was shot in a real abandoned mansion, adding to its eerie atmosphere.


The Cleaner (2012)
Description: A crime scene cleaner starts to see visions of the victims he cleans up after, leading him on a path to uncover a serial killer.
Fact: The film was shot in a real crime scene cleanup company's office.


Cleaners (2019)
Description: Two professional cleaners find themselves in the middle of a crime scene cleanup, only to realize they are being hunted by the killers.
Fact: The movie was initially conceived as a web series before being adapted into a feature film.


The Janitor (2003)
Description: A janitor at a high school uncovers a series of gruesome murders linked to the school's past, turning his routine job into a nightmare.
Fact: The film was inspired by a real-life urban legend about a janitor in a school.


The Mop (2015)
Description: A haunted mop becomes the central figure in a series of mysterious deaths at a cleaning company, blending horror with dark comedy.
Fact: The mop used in the film was custom-made to look more menacing.


The Night Cleaner (2011)
Description: A night cleaner at a hospital becomes embroiled in a supernatural mystery involving the spirits of patients who died under mysterious circumstances.
Fact: The film was shot entirely at night to capture the eerie atmosphere.


The Housekeeper (2002)
Description: A housekeeper in a secluded mansion uncovers a series of dark secrets about her employer, leading to a chilling confrontation.
Fact: The film's setting was inspired by a real-life haunted house in England.


The Cleaner's Curse (2017)
Description: A cleaner in an old library stumbles upon an ancient curse that brings the books' horrors to life.
Fact: The film features real-life librarians as extras to add authenticity.
