Best Supernatural Drama Movies
Supernatural dramas blend elements of fantasy or horror with dramatic storytelling, often exploring themes of the unknown and the human condition.
1. The Sixth Sense (1999)
A child psychologist tries to help a young boy who claims to see dead people.
Why it’s great:
- M. Night Shyamalan‘s suspenseful direction
- Bruce Willis and Haley Joel Osment’s powerful performances
- Clever plot twist and exploration of grief
2. The Others (2001)
A mother living in a darkened old house with her two photosensitive children becomes convinced that their home is haunted.
Why it’s great:
- Nicole Kidman‘s intense performance
- Alejandro Amenábar’s atmospheric direction
- Intelligent exploration of perception and reality
3. Pan’s Labyrinth (2006)
In Francoist Spain, a young girl escapes into a dark fantasy world to cope with the horrors of her reality.
Why it’s great:
- Guillermo del Toro‘s imaginative direction
- Seamless blend of fantasy and historical drama
- Powerful allegory for the brutality of war
4. The Green Mile (1999)
A death row corrections officer discovers that one of his inmates possesses a miraculous healing ability.
Why it’s great:
- Tom Hanks and Michael Clarke Duncan’s moving performances
- Frank Darabont’s sensitive adaptation of Stephen King’s novel
- Thought-provoking exploration of morality and justice
5. A Ghost Story (2017)
A recently deceased man returns as a ghost to his suburban home to console his bereft wife, only to find that he has become unstuck in time.
Why it’s great:
- David Lowery’s meditative direction
- Unique exploration of grief and the passage of time
- Haunting visual style and atmosphere.