Dormitories, with their shared spaces and close quarters, provide a perfect backdrop for horror films. This collection showcases ten terrifying tales that explore the fears and anxieties of student life, where the line between reality and nightmare blurs. From ghostly apparitions to psychological terror, these films offer a unique blend of suspense and horror, making them a must-watch for fans of the genre.
Black Christmas (1974)
Description: Although not exclusively set in a dorm, this classic slasher film features sorority sisters in a house that functions much like a dormitory, receiving disturbing phone calls from an unknown killer.
Fact: It was one of the first slasher films and inspired many others, including "Halloween."
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The House on Sorority Row (1983)
Description: A group of sorority sisters face a vengeful killer during their graduation party, set in their sorority house which is akin to a dormitory.
Fact: The film was remade in 2009 as "Sorority Row."
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The Initiation (1984)
Description: This film delves into the psychological horror of sorority initiation rituals, with scenes set in a dormitory-like environment.
Fact: It was one of the first roles for actress Daphne Zuniga.
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The Roommate (2011)
Description: Although not strictly a horror, this thriller involves a college student dealing with a dangerously obsessive roommate in a dorm-like setting.
Fact: It was loosely inspired by the 1992 film "Single White Female."
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The Pact (2012)
Description: While not set in a traditional dorm, this film explores the horror of a woman returning to her childhood home, which has a dormitory-like atmosphere due to its shared living spaces.
Fact: The film was well-received for its suspense and was followed by a sequel.
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The Dorm (2014)
Description: A modern take on dorm horror, where a group of students encounter supernatural events in their new dormitory.
Fact: The film was shot in an actual abandoned dormitory in Thailand.
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The Dorm That Dripped Blood (1982)
Description: This film captures the essence of horror in a college dorm setting, where students encounter a series of gruesome murders during their summer break.
Fact: The film was originally titled "Pranks" before being renamed for its UK release.
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Hell Night (1981)
Description: A group of college students spend a night in a haunted mansion as part of a fraternity initiation, which leads to terror and death.
Fact: Linda Blair, known for "The Exorcist," stars in this film.
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The Haunting of Sorority Row (2007)
Description: A sorority house with a dark past becomes the setting for supernatural occurrences, resembling a haunted dormitory.
Fact: The film was originally a TV movie before being released on DVD.
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The Dormitory (2016)
Description: This Thai horror film involves students in a dormitory facing ghostly apparitions and mysterious deaths.
Fact: It was one of the highest-grossing Thai films of the year.
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