There’s nothing better than watching a horror movie in a dark room. Preferably with a bowl of popcorn and a safety blanket. If you’re looking for a scary movie to watch, here are the top six scariest horror movies of all time.
The exorcist (1973)
Many might disagree with The Exorcist being one of the scariest movies ever but, the movie induced a mass-hysteria across the country. The tale of the demon-possessed child never gets old as a result this adaptation has nine Oscar nominations and two Oscar awards under its belt….well, rugs.
Hereditary (2018)
Hereditary is a dark family drama cum supernatural horror movie. It strikes a nerve and revolves around a grieving family that is haunted by disturbing occurrences. Ali Aster’s debut as a writer and director skyrocketed with the success of the movie.
The Conjuring (2013)
The Conjuring tells the chilling but real story of world-famous paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren. They were asked to help a family that was haunted by a dark, sinister spirit in a farmhouse. Oscar nominees Vera Farmiga and Patrick Wilson nailed the effective jump scares with believable weariness and terror.
The Shining (1980)
The Shining is one of Stephan King’s masterpieces. Kubrik brought it to the big screen to scare the bejesus out of the viewers. It is a host to the iconic performance by Jack Nicholson. This movie will make your skin crawl and experience the character’s descent into madness.
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974)
The violence-filled horror movie is one of the most influential movies of all time. The classic maim and torture movie takes us back to Leatherface and slaughterhouse consequences. It also paved the way for several sequels, video games, and comic books.
The Ring (2002)
This Asian horror movie managed to scare people across borders. It is a remake of a Japanese thriller concerning a cursed videotape. The film transcends fear across cultures and paves the way to East Asian horror movies. The story is based on a Japanese ghost story from the 16th century.
Each of these scariest horror movies is a masterpiece in itself. They might scare the living daylights out of you. But, they are classic pieces of cinema that every movie lover should watch once in their lifetime.
