Are you a fan of horror and thrillers? Do you love the adrenaline that comes with watching a good horror movie? If so, you have come to the right place. Horror movies have been a staple of the film industry for decades, and some films leave a lasting impression on viewers long after the credits roll.
From classic horror films to psychological thrillers, the horror genre has evolved over time to offer audiences a wide range of terrifying experiences. Whether you’re a seasoned horror fan or just diving into the genre, there’s a movie that will give you chills.
In this article, we will explore the 10 best horror movies that have stood the test of time and continue to haunt audiences to this day. Grab your popcorn, turn off the lights, and prepare for a chilling journey through some of the best horror movies of all time.
10. IT (2017)
At number ten of our scariest movies list is the Clown King from Scary Pennywise. This isn’t the first time Pennywise has terrorized audiences with clowns, but the 2017 version took horror to a whole new level. Bill Skarsgård was the right choice to take the place of his predecessor, Tim Curry. The IT movies have featured a mix of jump scares and physiological horror. Especially because, unlike other horror icons. Pennywise does this to feed himself. So playing with what he thinks is food is a big part of his kit. Another important point that makes it impressive is the impressive CGI that was done. It doesn’t look too fake and that’s why it’s in the top ten.
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9. INSIDIOUS (2010)
Insidious not only broke horror rules by scaring viewers during the day, but also by doing it constantly throughout the film’s runtime. This horrifying demonic possession movie is jump-scare heavy, so get ready.
Now I have to admit a bit of bias because I grew up with this film franchise and I remember the fear I felt during certain scenes. However, by the time the film was released, paranormal activity, as in other franchises, had begun, so the type of horror used did not seem unique. So no matter how much I personally love the movie and will rate it highly. I can understand why it is placed at number nine, especially considering that other famous films that follow similar premises are higher on the list.
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8. ANNABLE CREATION (2017)
In the 8th place of our scariest movies list we have ANNABLE, the story of a Former toy maker Sam Mullins and his wife, Esther, are happy to welcome a nun and six orphaned girls into their California farmhouse. Years earlier, the couple’s 7-year-old daughter Annabelle died in a tragic car accident. Terror soon strikes when one child sneaks into a forbidden room and finds a seemingly innocent doll that appears to have a life of its own.
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7. Halloween (2017)
At number 7 we have the film series with which it all began. Halloween not only gave us Jamie Lee Curtis, but it also helped introduce the world to the talent of John Carpenter. Despite the ongoing drama with the latest installment, Halloween Ends (2022), this classic film helped make the slasher franchise what it is today. So there’s a reason, after 44 years, it’s ranked as one of the best horror franchises. Michael Myers’ silent but lethal use of force instills fear in the viewer, as he truly can be around any corner. There is also the psychological aspect of the franchise to consider, as Myers even stops to appreciate each death. Really scary.
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6. THE RING (2002)
The Ring, a remake of the Japanese horror film of the same name, follows a haunted videotape that kills the viewer after watching it. Samara, a girl who crawls out of a well and then crawls across your TV to kill you, was one of the scariest horror monsters of the early 2000s, and her ability to terrify hasn’t diminished.
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5. Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974)
Halfway through our list, here’s another Michael Myers cult classic, but one that adds a big difference in both art style and horror elements. Where I would call Halloween a more sophisticated horror. TCM is gory and grim to look at, just look at the difference between the killers. Myers is quiet and calculated, while Leatherface is loud and abrasive. What made the movie even scarier than the list suggests is that it could actually happen. It’s not often you see masked men like Michael Myers suffering all kinds of injuries and recovering, but with traditional Chinese medicine they are just a bunch of lunatics. This adds to the realism that scared the audience. With a new game launching in the new year. It’s no surprise that traditional Chinese medicine is ranked in the top five.
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4. The Shining (1980)
The shinning is the story of Jack Torrance (Jack Nicholson) who becomes winter caretaker at the isolated Overlook Hotel in Colorado, hoping to cure his writer’s block. He settles in along with his wife, Wendy (Shelley Duvall), and his son, Danny (Danny Lloyd), who is plagued by psychic premonitions. As Jack’s writing goes nowhere and Danny’s visions become more disturbing, Jack discovers the hotel’s dark secrets and begins to unravel into a homicidal maniac hell-bent on terrorizing his family.
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3. The Conjuring (2013)
Here we are in the big three according to my list the Conjuring takes the spot at third for their effective use of jump scare horror and telling the story of real-life paranormal investigators Edward and Lorane Warren. Their names are legendary within the spirit and horror community as their experiences have been the bases of a large-scale franchise that again has an aspect of possible realism to it. Ghost hunting has since become a staple in the entertainment world Television series like Ghost Adventures and over on YouTube Ghost Files are booming.
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2. Hereditary (2018)
Hereditary is at number 2 in our scariest movies list. Following is the story of this movie. When the matriarch of the Graham family passes away, her daughter and grandchildren begin to unravel cryptic and increasingly terrifying secrets about their ancestry, trying to outrun the sinister fate they have inherited.
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1. The Exorcist (1973)
Finally, we come to the bottom of our scariest movies list, with 1973’s Exorcist reigning as Rotten Tomatoes’ scariest movie of all time. I can definitely understand why they chose this movie since it was the highest grossing R movie in 17 years and the ones that surpassed it in that century weren’t even horror movies. Much talk about his legacy. The Exorcist has been reported to have caused civil unrest due to its content, including nausea and panic attacks. So while I personally can’t get over it, there’s no denying that it’s a great movie. But what would you consider the scariest movies of all time?
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Thank you all for reading this blog, If you feel there’s need some addition or shuffling of these movies please do share your views in the comments below, I would love to hear from you and update the article based on your suggestion.
