Exploring the thrills of alternate history: 3 horror movies that twist reality

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Malayalam film 'Rekhachithram' has been generating a lot of buzz, earning rave reviews from all corners. Starring Asif Ali and Anaswara Rajan, the movie falls under the alternative history genre, reimagining a real-life murder that occurred during the making of Mammootty's iconic film 'Kathodu Kathoram'. But have you ever thought about blending horror with alternative history? If you're in the mood for a spine-chilling Sunday, here are three must-watch horror films that explore the genre in intriguing ways.
Overlord
'Overlord' takes place during World War II, following a group of American soldiers on a mission to destroy a Nazi communications tower. However, things take a dark turn when they uncover the terrifying truth: the Nazis are using occult practices to create superhuman soldiers. The film deviates from actual history by blending the horrors of war with supernatural elements. This twist gives the story an alternate history slant, where the Nazis’ disturbing experiments in their pursuit of immortality and monstrous power shape the course of history in a chilling and fictional direction.
Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter
'Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter' imagines an alternate reality where the 16th president of the United States becomes a vampire hunter. The film gives a supernatural twist to key moments in American history, with Lincoln’s personal vendetta against vampires driving his actions and shaping the nation’s future. The American Civil War is reinterpreted as a battle between Union forces and vampire armies, adding a thrilling and dark layer to the historical struggle. By merging real historical figures with fictional creatures, the movie creates a world where the course of history is altered by the presence of vampires.
The Witch
'The Witch' is set in 1630s New England and uses the cultural paranoia of the time to suggest that supernatural forces could have shaped history. The film follows a Puritan family unravelling as they face the terrifying consequences of a suspected witch’s curse. While it doesn’t directly change established history, the film creates an alternate version of early American life where witches and dark forces are a terrifying, real presence. Drawing inspiration from folklore and historical accounts, it adds a horror twist that reimagines the fears and beliefs of the time, creating a chilling alternate history where the supernatural has a direct impact on the family's fate.