10 Russian Horror Movies You Need To See

10. Prikosnoveniye (1992)

Prikosnoveniye (aka "The Touch," "Contact," and "The Encounter" in English) is considered to be one of the scariest Russian horror films ever produced, and it certainly doesn't fall short of its title.

Also known as one of the first murder-mysteries set in modern Russia, the film heavily focused on militia investigator Andrey Krutitsky who stumbled upon a slew of suicides that, while suspicious in timing, seemed to have no common motive.

It only seemed natural for Krutitsky to suspect the involvement of some kind of clandestine group at first, but what actually led to all of the suicides was much worse than anything he could have fathomed. The victims were all "touched" by relentless evil spirits.

If you're looking for numerous jump-scares, you won't find too many in Prikosnoveniye, but there are still many well-set scenes to prick up the hairs on your forearms. One of the film's most striking qualities was its ability to make the most of a low budget by capitalizing on the grit to create an unworldly ambiance, all the while adding a bit of realism through homemade special effects.

Most of all, the puzzling plotline served as a step-by-step guide on how to build suspense in a horror-mystery story. Altogether, Prikosnoveniye is certainly a movie you won't want (or be able) to watch more than once.