Cafes, often seen as cozy and welcoming places, can turn into eerie settings in horror films. This curated list of 10 horror movies set in cafes offers a unique twist on the genre, providing viewers with a spine-chilling experience where the familiar becomes terrifying. Whether it's through supernatural occurrences or psychological horror, these films explore the darker side of what should be a comforting environment, making them a must-watch for horror enthusiasts looking for something different.

The Coffee Shop (2014)
Description: In this film, a coffee shop becomes the epicenter of paranormal activity when a new barista starts working there, revealing the cafe's dark history.
Fact: The film was shot in an actual haunted coffee shop in London, adding to its authenticity.


Café Noir (2009)
Description: Set in the 1940s, this film noir horror hybrid follows a detective investigating a series of murders linked to a mysterious café that seems to exist outside of time.
Fact: The film was shot in black and white to enhance its noir feel, with the cafe set designed to reflect the era.


Cafe of the Damned (2007)
Description: A group of friends visit a secluded cafe where they encounter a malevolent spirit that traps them inside, forcing them to confront their darkest fears.
Fact: The cafe set was designed to mimic an old, abandoned cafe, with every detail carefully crafted to enhance the eerie atmosphere.


Espresso Yourself (2019)
Description: A young woman inherits a cafe from her estranged aunt, only to discover that the cafe has a sinister past linked to a series of mysterious disappearances.
Fact: The film uses real-life urban legends about haunted cafes as inspiration for its plot.


The Last Sip (2016)
Description: A struggling writer finds inspiration in a quiet cafe, but as he writes, the line between his fiction and reality blurs, leading to horrifying consequences.
Fact: The screenplay was written by a former barista, adding a layer of authenticity to the cafe setting.


Midnight Brew (2011)
Description: A late-night cafe becomes a trap for its patrons when a mysterious brew starts to reveal their deepest secrets, turning friends into foes.
Fact: The film features a cameo by a well-known British horror author, who plays a customer in the cafe.


The Coffee Curse (2013)
Description: A cursed coffee machine in a small-town cafe unleashes chaos, turning customers into monstrous beings.
Fact: The special effects for the transformations were done by a team known for their work on major horror franchises.


Brew of the Dead (2015)
Description: A zombie outbreak starts in a coffee shop, where the infected brew turns patrons into the undead, leading to a desperate fight for survival.
Fact: The film was part of a horror anthology series, with each episode focusing on a different horror trope.


The Latte of the Dead (2018)
Description: A trendy coffee shop becomes the unlikely setting for a vampire's lair, where unsuspecting customers are lured in for a deadly drink.
Fact: The film was inspired by a viral internet meme about a vampire-themed coffee shop.


The Café of Shadows (2010)
Description: A café where the shadows come alive, trapping customers in a nightmarish loop of their own fears and regrets.
Fact: The film uses innovative shadow puppetry to bring the shadows to life, creating a visually unique horror experience.
