Watching horror movies while high can intensify the experience, especially if you’re looking for visually striking, mind-bending, or terrifying films. Here are some great options that are known for their surreal, intense, or disturbing elements, making them perfect choices for a more immersive and thrilling experience:
1. Mandy (2018) – This Nicolas Cage-starring film is a wild, visually intense ride with neon-soaked cinematography and hallucinatory sequences. The surreal visuals and heavy, trippy atmosphere make it a great pick for watching high.
2. Hereditary (2018) – A slow-burn psychological horror that gradually builds tension and dread. The unsettling family dynamics and disturbing imagery will keep you on edge, especially when you’re in an altered state of mind.
3. Annihilation (2018) – Though not strictly a horror movie, this sci-fi thriller directed by Alex Garland has heavy horror undertones, especially when it comes to its strange and disturbing creatures, as well as the eerie “Shimmer” that engulfs everything. The visual effects and haunting atmosphere will captivate you.
4. The Lighthouse (2019) – This black-and-white film by Robert Eggers offers a trippy, psychological descent into madness. The intense performances from Willem Dafoe and Robert Pattinson combined with its surreal visuals and bizarre storyline create a perfect atmosphere for an altered experience.
5. Midsommar (2019) – Another film from Ari Aster (director of Hereditary), this daylight horror takes place in a seemingly idyllic Swedish commune. The shocking, often bizarre imagery combined with the slow-burn dread will keep you glued to the screen.
6. The Void (2016) – A gory, Lovecraftian horror movie with strange, nightmarish creatures and an overwhelming sense of doom. The practical effects and body horror sequences can make this an intense ride if you’re in an altered state.
7. The Shining (1980) – This classic by Stanley Kubrick is a must-watch for anyone who enjoys slow-building horror and unsettling visuals. The eerie atmosphere and Jack Nicholson’s performance are captivating, and the film’s dreamlike quality makes it great to watch when high.
8. It Follows (2014) – A modern cult favorite, this supernatural thriller is known for its eerie soundtrack and unique premise: a malevolent entity that relentlessly stalks its victims. The slow, ominous tension and creative cinematography are sure to get under your skin.
9. Suspiria (2018) – Luca Guadagnino’s remake of the classic Dario Argento film is filled with haunting visuals and disturbing themes. The choreography, unsettling scenes, and eerie soundtrack will make for an intense horror experience while high.
10. The Witch (2015) – Another film by Robert Eggers, The Witch is a slow-burn psychological horror set in 17th century New England. The atmosphere, combined with eerie imagery and a foreboding sense of dread, makes it a great movie to watch while high.
11. Don’t Look Now (1973) – This film, set in Venice, is a masterclass in building dread. The mysterious tone, unsettling visuals, and tragic narrative will take on an added layer of depth when you’re in a heightened state.
12. Possession (1981) – A truly disturbing film that blends psychological horror with body horror. The intense performances, bizarre plot, and nightmarish visuals will give you an unforgettable experience.
13. Requiem for a Dream (2000) – Though more of a psychological drama, its intense portrayal of addiction and the mind’s descent into madness is truly horrifying. The surreal visuals and haunting soundtrack will keep you locked in.
14. The Babadook (2014) – This psychological horror film is about grief, motherhood, and a malevolent entity. The sense of impending doom and the terrifying creature will feel all the more intense in an altered state of mind.
15. The Thing (1982) – John Carpenter’s classic body-horror sci-fi film about a shape-shifting alien wreaking havoc on a research station in Antarctica. The tension, practical effects, and paranoia make this a thrilling watch.
These films not only offer creepy, tense atmospheres but also often feature stunning visuals and innovative effects that heighten the experience when you’re in an altered state.
