Alien
Sigourney Weaver, Tom Skerritt, John Hurt
After investigating a mysterious transmission of unknown origin, the crew of a commercial spacecraft encounters a deadly lifeform.
Why you'll love it
The alien creature is mostly unseen and its presence is implied through suspenseful scenes.
Jaws
Roy Scheider, Robert Shaw, Richard Dreyfuss
When a massive killer shark unleashes chaos on a beach community off Long Island, it's up to the local police chief, a marine biologist, and an old seafarer to hunt the beast down.
Why you'll love it
The antagonist, a great white shark, is often unseen but its presence is always felt.
The Invisible Man
Elisabeth Moss, Oliver Jackson-Cohen, Harriet Dyer
When Cecilia's abusive ex takes his own life and leaves her his fortune, she suspects his death was a hoax. As a series of coincidences turn lethal, Cecilia works to prove that she is being hunted by someone nobody can see.
Why you'll love it
The antagonist is literally unseen due to his invisibility, creating a sense of constant unease.
The Blair Witch Project
Heather Donahue, Michael C. Williams, Joshua Leonard
Three film students vanish after traveling into a Maryland forest to film a documentary on the local Blair Witch legend, leaving only their footage behind.
Why you'll love it
The antagonist, the Blair Witch, is never seen, only its effects are.
Paranormal Activity
Katie Featherston, Micah Sloat, Mark Fredrichs
After moving into a suburban home, a couple becomes increasingly disturbed by a nightly demonic presence.
Why you'll love it
The antagonist is a supernatural entity that is never seen but its actions are captured on camera.