The Night of the Hunter
Robert Mitchum, Shelley Winters, Lillian Gish
A self-proclaimed preacher marries a gullible widow whose young children are reluctant to tell him where their real dad hid the $10,000 he'd stolen in a robbery.
Why you'll love it
Children are central to this story, with a plot involving a sinister man marrying their mother, leading to a series of dramatic events.
Changeling
Angelina Jolie, Colm Feore, Amy Ryan
Grief-stricken mother Christine Collins takes on the L.A.P.D. to her own detriment when they try to pass off an obvious impostor as her missing child.
Why you'll love it
This movie tells the story of a mother's relentless pursuit of the truth about her missing son, set against a backdrop of corruption and tragedy.
The Others
Nicole Kidman, Christopher Eccleston, Fionnula Flanagan
In 1945, immediately following the end of Second World War, a woman who lives with her two photosensitive children on her darkened old family estate in the Channel Islands becomes convinced that the home is haunted.
Why you'll love it
The film includes a mother's tragic story and its impact on her children, with themes of loss and the supernatural.
Don't Look Now
Julie Christie, Donald Sutherland, Hilary Mason
A married couple grieving the recent death of their young daughter are in Venice when they encounter two elderly sisters, one of whom is psychic and brings a warning from beyond.
Why you'll love it
The movie revolves around a couple grieving the accidental drowning of their daughter, with a mix of supernatural elements.
What Lies Beneath
Harrison Ford, Michelle Pfeiffer, Katharine Towne
The wife of a university research scientist believes that her lakeside Vermont home is haunted by a ghost - or that she is losing her mind.
Why you'll love it
The film features a woman who uncovers a disturbing secret, with elements of water-related fear and suspense.