The 11 Best Erotic Horror Movies, Including Nosferatu

Erotic horror intertwines fear and desire, blending haunting visuals and psychological tension with themes of seduction, identity and forbidden attraction. Films in this subgenre often layer sensuality over intimacy and vulnerability to drive terror. This list spotlights Nosferatu alongside ten other movies that show how beauty and terror can blur.

Many entries explore the consequences of desire, the dynamics of manipulation and the darker aspects of passion. From body horror's investigations of identity to Gothic tales of obsession, these films use intimacy and provocative imagery to engage audiences both emotionally and viscerally.

The Love Witch follows Elaine, a modern-day witch whose spells for love leave heartbreak and chaos, framed by lush, retro-inspired cinematography that contrasts fantasy with obsession. Daughters of Darkness centers on Countess Bathory’s fascination with a newlywed, using opulent Gothic visuals and a female-led narrative to examine attraction and power.

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