10. Winchester (2018)
While it might not be hailed as a cinematic masterpiece, even with the formidable Helen Mirren in the lead role, “Winchester” undeniably stands as a captivating piece of peculiar lore. The legend surrounding it unfolds after the sudden passing of Sarah Winchester’s husband, the renowned gunmaker William Winchester. In the wake of this tragedy, Sarah embarked on a bizarre architectural endeavor within their Northern California mansion. This eccentric undertaking involved adding hundreds of extra rooms, random doors, and stairways leading to nowhere, all attributed to the alleged influence of vengeful spirits from those who met their end through the Winchester rifle.
The prevailing story often leans toward the realm of the supernatural, suggesting that Sarah Winchester’s restless mansion renovations were a result of spectral guidance. According to lore, these spirits, vengeful and numerous, impelled her to embark on this labyrinthine construction.