Steven Spielberg’s Forgotten Sci-Fi Series ‘The Whispers’ Is Deeply Scary and Unsettling

He appears more interested in referencing horror elements than actually directing a horror film. While he’s mentioned being inspired by classics like The Shining and Psycho, and he oversaw the production of films like Gremlins and Arachnophobia – which touch on horror themes – it’s surprising he hasn’t directed a dedicated horror movie. Though, his 1972 TV film, Something Evil, is genuinely scary and often overlooked. We’re also not going to rehash the debate about whether he secretly directed Poltergeist.








