I went through a whole phase as a kid, around five years old, of drawing people getting brutally murdered. Not sure if that was healthy, but I've got fond memories of that time loll.
So I love horror, especially horror movies. My three favorites (the ones that have truly scared me) are Possum, the Taking of Deborah Logan, and Gerald's Game. I think they all both build suspense well AND have creepy visuals. Maybe it's just how they captured me in the moment, not sure. (BIG honorary mention for The Thing (1982), didn't "scare" me too much in the way the others did, but it was fantastic and has the best body horror of any movie I've seen)
Other media I love with kinda creepy themes/visuals: Sabrina (graphic novel), Attack on Titan, the History of Wolves (weird list, ik)
My comic has horror themes. ...I'm beginning to access my five-year-old self I think
I'm at the mid-season finale so imma need to promote it now while it isn't too long.
(you're a really strong writer, btw!!! :DDD)