Horror movies have characters like blood sucking vampires, psychopaths, scary ghosts, deadly werewolves and man-eating zombies, women with long hair and scarred faces that give you the chills! The best time to watch these movies is late at night, alone (or with a friend, if you’re really scared of horror movies) with all the lights off. Below are some of the best horror movies of all time based on my preferences.
Here is a list of some of the best horror movies ever made, which everyone must see. However, horror movies aren’t all family-friendly movies, so check the movie’s rating before watching it, especially if you intend to watch it with your kids.
Psycho (1960) – This is a classic horror movie and is in the top 10 horror movies. This movie is made by the famous Alfred Hitchcock and was nominated for 4 Oscars. The film is based on the novel by Robert Bloch, and is about Marion Crane (Janet Leigh), who checks into a motel after stealing a large sum of money from her employer.
The Silence of the Lambs (1991) – This incredible masterpiece is based on a book by Thomas Harris and is about Dr. Hannibal Lecter played by Anthony Hopkins and a young FBI cadet played by Jodie Foster who are trying to find a murderer. serially.
The Ring (2002) – Ring is a very scary horror movie without any of the typical horror movie elements. This movie is about a mysterious videotape, which causes the death of anyone who views it within seven days.
Child’s Play (1998) – This is the first movie in the Chucky series, with a terrifying but unique concept of a serial killer trapped inside a puppet. The movie has many scary and shocking scenes, which will make you jump in your seat. If you like Child’s Play, you can also watch other movies in the series.
The Sixth Sense (1999) – This is so far the best movie created by M. Night Shyamalan, starring Bruce Willis and Haley Joel Osment. This movie is about a boy (Haley) who can see the dead and is receiving treatment from a child psychologist (Bruce Willis).
Les Diaboliques (1995) – This black and white film directed by Henri-Georges Clouzot is about the wife of a cruel director and her lover, who plots to kill him. But, after he is murdered, the body disappears and strange and terrifying events begin to unfold.
Grindhouse (2007) – These are two feature films directed by Quentin Tarantino and Robert Rodriguez. This double bill of thrillers, Death Proof and Planet Terror created by the two directors recalls an all-time favorite genre: exploitation movies. Watch the movie to find out more.
Haxan (1992) – This strange but unique film is a documentary that portrays the history of witchcraft from illustrated incidents to real life events. A must for lovers of this film genre.
Alien (1979) – This sci-fi horror movie is known to everyone, and there have been many movies about this character. When the crew of a mining ship investigating a suspected SOS lands on a distant planet, they discover strange creatures.
Rosemary’s Baby (1968) – This classic Oscar-winning horror film is about a young couple who move into a new apartment. They realize that they are surrounded by peculiar neighbors. The couple worries about the safety of their unborn child, as the wife mysteriously becomes pregnant.
Carrie (1976) – Based on an equally terrifying novel by Stephen King, this scary movie is about a strange and quiet girl named Carrie who has telekinetic powers.
The Shining (1980) – Based on a Stephen King novel and directed by Stanley Kubrick, this film is a masterpiece among horror movies. A man, his wife, and his son stay at an isolated hotel, where his son begins to see disturbing scenes from the past due to his telepathic ability.
Faust – Eine Deutsche Volkssage (1926) – This is a classic film in the horror-drama-fantasy genre. The film is about God and Satan who are fighting for Earth and, to set things right, they bet on the soul of Faust, an alchemist.
Constantine (2005) – This movie is based on the comic book series called ‘Hellblazer’, it is one of those horror movies that have great visual effects. Starring Keanu Reeves as John Constantine, this movie is about Constantine, who has been to hell and back.
A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984) – This movie is among the best scary movies of all time and is about the famous horror character Freddy, who killed many children with his razor blade fingers. Later, Freddy is burned alive by some people in a boiler room. After many years, he begins to torment the children of the people who killed him.
The Blair Witch Project (1999): This is a unique film among horror movies without elements typical of the horror film genre. 3 film students mysteriously disappear in the woods. This film is about the images that were found a year after his death.
Werckmeister Harmoniak (2000) – This globally acclaimed film took over 4 years to create and suffered from many funding issues and crew changes, but the result was brilliant. The film takes place in a small town on the Hungarian plain, where the temperature is below zero degrees and is accompanied by frost, the appearance of strangers, and other chaotic incidents. For more on scary movies, check out list of scary movies.
I’m sure you must have watched many of the movies from the best horror movies list above, but I’m also pretty sure you must not have watched the foreign language horror movies mentioned above. So, rent the movies you haven’t seen, but a little advice: don’t watch them all together, as the horror movie elements make a lasting impression. Have a happy and scary experience watching these movies!
