10 Horror Movies Inspired by Real Superstitions You’ve Probably Never Heard Of

I think most horror movies have a way of playing with our fears. Those fears can stem from rituals, superstitions, or even habits. One thing is true: sometimes the scariest stories begin with a warning. Like, don’t whistle at night. Don’t answer a voice calling from the darkness. Don’t disturb the dead, and definitely don’t bring certain things into your home.

Around the world, generations have passed down superstitions meant to explain bad luck, death, illness, and things that go bump in the night. Filmmakers have...