"Spine-Spine-Shivering" With Horror Films Not To Be Missed This Summer

Summer is not only the ideal time for traveling, but also a great time to… test your nerves with scary ghost and horror movies. When the bright sunlight outside is in complete contrast to the gloomy, creepy atmosphere on the screen, the feeling of suffocating suspense will be pushed to a climax.

Whether you are a true “movie buff” or simply want to change the wind with a dramatic genre, the classic horror ghost movies that SaDesign introduces below will definitely make you “shiver down your spine”, but also unable to take your eyes off. From works with mystical, spiritual colors, to haunting psychological films – this list is the perfect “spiritual food” for the emotional summer of 2025! Prepare yourself, turn off the lights, hug your pillows and step into the creepy world through the top horror ghost movies that cannot be missed below!

1. Obsession - Obsession

This is one of the best Vietnamese horror movies released in 2016. The movie stars young, talented actors including Yaya Truong Nhi, Tran Tuan Luong, Hieu Nguyen,...

The film is about Thu (Yaya Truong Nhi) - a gentle girl, born in the countryside, but after a family incident, Thu gradually became pragmatic and always dreamed of changing her life at all costs. After taking advantage of her lover Nam (Tran Tuan Luong) to achieve her goal, she rushed into the arms of a Saigon playboy, Hoang (Hieu Nguyen). And this also pushed Thu into a dangerous situation without her knowing... Let's watch the horror film Bloody Heart to see what scary things await this pragmatic girl!

2. Vengeful Heart - Vengeful Heart

Bloody Heart is a horror film shown in theaters in Vietnam directed by Victor Vu. The film features a cast of famous actors such as Thai Hoa, Tu Vi, Nha Phuong,... Although it is a domestic film, it is invested quite meticulously in terms of script, acting, especially the scary scenes. Therefore, the film brings a feeling of fear no less than foreign horror films.

The film revolves around Linh (Nha Phuong) - a girl who had a successful heart transplant. However, from then on she started having nightmares and unconsciously wandered to a house in a remote countryside. Linh began to believe that the soul in the dream was the owner of the heart and this soul wanted her to investigate the secret of her death...

3. The Immortal - The Immortal

This is a Vietnamese fantasy horror film directed by Victor Vu. With a well-written script, elaborate scene staging,... helped the film win the "Best Cinematography" award at the 11th Vietnam Film Festival.

The film revolves around a man who, out of hatred, sought dark magic to turn himself into an immortal and live for more than 3 centuries. At the same time, he also had to suffer many great consequences and became a slave to his own life... Let's explore the horror film The Immortal to understand the suffering and extreme obsession that this immortal man is suffering!

4. Kuman Thong - Seven Spiritual Mountains

That Son Tam Linh is a Vietnamese horror film released in 2019 directed by the talented Ham Tran. The film is inspired by the real event Thien Linh Cai that happened in the late 1990s. The film stars a cast of young and talented Vietnamese actors including Hoang Yen Chibi, Dinh Y Nhung, Quang Tuan,...

The film revolves around the story of a serial killer of women in order to practice the magic spell Thien Linh Cai (also known as Kuman Thong). The story begins in the countryside of An Giang, a deaf-mute girl named Soi (Hoang Yen Chibi) is asked by her father to work as an assistant to a herbalist named Huynh (Quang Tuan) who has just come to the village to treat patients. After marrying Soi, Hung's reputation becomes more and more famous, while Soi gradually realizes her husband's horrifying secret... To know the detailed developments of this horror film, you should explore it yourself!

5. Dream man - Deadly friendship

Dream Man is a 2018 Vietnamese horror film directed by Roland Nguyen. The film stars many promising young faces such as Thanh Duy, Phuong Linh, Anh Tu, Thanh Tu,...

The film revolves around rumors of mysterious murders related to the friend request of the nickname "Dream Man" on social networks. To clarify the truth, a group of close friends began to investigate without realizing that they had been drawn into this virtual world... The horror film Dream Man has a gloomy, deadly tone, hitting directly on the psychological fear of each person, making it even more exciting to watch. The film not only exposes the dark shadow of social networks but also exposes the dark side of people's hearts. Therefore, Dream Man is definitely an attractive horror film that you should not miss.

6. The Conjuring Series - The Conjuring Series

The Conjuring series includes 3 films released in 2013, 2016 and 2021, taking the audience to the mysterious world of demons, supernatural phenomena and the dangerous exorcism journey of the Warren couple.

Under the talented hands of directors James Wan (parts 1-2) and Michael Chaves (part 3), along with the impressive acting of the duo Vera Farmiga (as Lorraine Warren) and Patrick Wilson (as Ed Warren), The Conjuring has conquered experts and audiences worldwide.

Each part of the film is a separate story, revolving around real, terrifying haunted cases that Ed and Lorraine Warren directly investigated and solved.

From the haunted Perron house in part 1, to the terrifying Enfield Poltergeist in part 2, to the creepy Annabelle case in part 3, The Conjuring constantly pushes the limits of fear and brings audiences to haunting horror experiences.

The Conjuring's special feature lies not only in its creepy, thrilling details, but also in the fact that the story is based on real events, based on the Warren family's case files. This makes the film even more realistic and thrilling, arousing curiosity and stimulating the viewer's imagination. Besides the horror element, The Conjuring also conveys a meaningful message about love, courage and faith in goodness. Ed and Lorraine Warren always do their best to help people in trouble, fighting against evil forces with love and faith in God.

The Conjuring has achieved great success, grossing over 700 million USD for all 3 films, and receiving numerous prestigious awards and praise from experts.

7. The Nun - The Nun

The Nun is a supernatural horror film released in 2018, marking the third installment in the famous horror film universe The Conjuring - Annabelle. The film takes the audience to the ancient Cârța monastery in Romania, where there are creepy secrets and the presence of the demon Valak.

The film takes place in 1985, when a young nun mysteriously dies at the Cârța convent. To solve the case and stop the evil forces, the Vatican sends experienced priest Burke and young Sister Irene, who possesses the ability to see the future, to investigate.

As they uncover the abbey's dark secrets, Burke and Irene must confront terrifying apparitions, demonic creatures, and the vicious demon Valak. Can they overcome the forces of darkness and save the abbey from danger?

8. Series Insidious - Series Quỷ Quyệt

The Insidious series is a thrilling horror film combined with profound humanistic elements, including 4 parts released from 2010 to 2018, bringing the audience to the creepy world of evil spirits and the arduous exorcism journey of psychic Elise Rainier (Lin Shaye) and her teammates.

Each part is a separate story, revolving around families being harassed by supernatural forces. Evil spirits lurk in "Further", a world parallel to the mortal world, looking for opportunities to take over human bodies and spread terror.

Psychic Elise Rainier, with her ability to communicate with spirits and bravely face danger, has become the only hope to rescue families from the threat of evil forces. With her knowledge and experience, Elise and her assistants have repeatedly repelled demons and brought the souls of the living back to the mortal world safely. However, Elise's journey of exorcism is not easy. She has faced countless dangers, even risking her life to protect innocent people.

The special feature of the Insidious series lies not only in the creepy, thrilling details but also in the profound humanistic messages conveyed through each story. Love for family, courage and belief in goodness are always promoted, creating the attraction and meaning for the series.

Besides the horror element, Insidious also contains many touching details about family affection, friendship and noble sacrifice. Thanks to the harmonious combination of horror, supernatural elements and humanistic messages, the Insidious series has achieved many resounding successes. All 4 films have earned high revenue, received many prestigious awards and praise from critics.

If you are looking for a horror series that is both creepy, touching, and meaningful, then Insidious is the perfect choice for you!

Above is a list of the best and most classic horror and ghost movies that you should not miss this summer 2025. Whether you love the creepy spiritual genre, psychological obsession or "heart-stopping" scares, you will definitely find the right work to experience the feeling of suspense and drama down to every minute.