20 Scariest Movies Ever Made

From The Shining (1980) to The Exorcist (1973), these are the 20 best horror movies of all time.
From the depths of our darkest fears, to the spine-tingling moments that haunt our dreams, cinema has captured the essence of terror like no other medium. Journey with us, if you dare, as we delve into the macabre, the unsettling, and the downright terrifying... Presenting the 20 greatest horror films of all time.
20. Let the Right One In (2008)
Swedish filmmaker Tomas Alfredson’s Let the Right One In is a tale of adolescent friendship, littered with shocking bloodbaths and graphic violence. The protagonist is a 12-year old lonely outcast Oskar. He befriends Eli, who has been 12 years old for quite some time (aka vampire). Alfredson’s flawless compositions subtly evoke an atmosphere of creepiness. Despite the bloody attacks, the film provokes more horror when it scares us with nuanced suggestions.
19. The Sixth Sense (1999)
Manoj Shyamalan’s Sixth Sense is a riveting psychological horror about death and its manifestations. The film’s glacial pace makes it more evocative and powerful (unlike the director’s later works). This is the tale of a little boy who lives in a constant of terror due to the tribulations caused by supernatural forces. Besides tension and thrills, there’s an abundance of genuine emotions.
18. Dawn of the Dead (1978)
George Romero’s ingenious sequel to Night of the Living Dead starts off with a chaotic, perfectly mounted scene at a TV station. From then on, it is a cynical and devastating detour into urban wastelands. The central piece set in a suburban mall still exudes a lot of appeal. Apart from the excellent commentary on unrestrained consumerism, the film’s main strength lies in its attempt to weave a dark satire rather than going for easy scare tactics.
17. Evil Dead II (1987)
While the first Evil Dead is a straight horror, this equally good sequel is designed more for laughs. Of course, it doesn’t go soft on gore and jump scares. Sam Raimi’s manic energy, practical effects, and stop-motion demons look marvelous than the overly perfect CGI scare tactics. Campbell Ash cutting off his wrist with a chainsaw remains one of the most interesting moments in horror movie legend.
16. Cure (1997)
Kiyoshi Kurosawa’s ambiguous serial-killer horror is so different from the cat-and-mouse game played in Hollywood movies. This film is more about the terrifying atmosphere than the neatly structured plot. It’s a meditation on the nature of identity in a constrained, alienated society.
15. Les Diaboliques (1955)
The tangible sense of foreboding etched in French filmmaker H.G. Clouzot’s 1955 murder mystery is its greatest strength. Its visual construction and occasional scenes of terror are the pinnacle of cinematic suspense. The less learned about the plot, the more you’re likely to enjoy. Despite the contrived nature of the plot, Clouzot transforms it into a scarily believable scenario.
14. The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari (1920)
Robert Wiene’s iconic horror feature of the German Expressionist movement was also credited as the first film to introduce ‘twist ending’. The bizarre diagonals and slants in the frames plus the dreamlike logic provided depth to its central theme of fractured mental state. The deceptive, multi-layered nature of the screenplay could be savored in repeat viewings.
13. Rosemary’s Baby (1968)
Right from the unsettling opening lullaby to the final remark, ‘the boy has his father’s eyes,’ Polanski maintains a potent mood of paranoia and eeriness. The film is one of the best slow-burn horrors ever made, gradually pulling the viewers into its doubtful, dreadful atmosphere. It also works as a satire on the corruption of high-society types and a commentary on the persistent dismissal of women’s concerns. Mia Farrow’s phenomenal performance adds much to the simmering nightmare.
12. Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974)
The road trip of five youngsters descends to hell when their path crosses a monstrous clan living in rural Texas. Relentless and raw are words that perfectly describe this aural-visual assault on our senses. Although the film has its share of bloodbaths, its disturbing factor lies in the implications of violence. Modern horror flicks, belonging to the same sub-genre, innovatively design violence but fail to conjure up tension and suspense of Texas Chainsaw Massacre....
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Great

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This is the set of unforgettable movies, can't let them go without watching.

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Glad you found it useful!

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Just replaying the video again to decide, which nerve-cracking movie needs to be viewed first.

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Just as a Conversation Piece (if Applicable and/or Moved to do so), here are my no particular order Favourites. And Or in Certain Cases Superior Ones.. Lol
-- Silent Hill (Original One) - Enemy - The Autopsy of Jane Doe - Newts Aliens (Superior to Ridley's Vision.. Lol) - Let Me In - Let the Right One In - Evolution - Mystery of the Wax Museum - Captain Kronos Vampire Hunter - The Survivalist - A Lonely Place To Die - Revenge - Snyder's Dawn of the Dead -
--- Honorable mention, The Other Lamb - Titane - and possibly even Brimstone -

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For me it's Sleepy Hollow

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John carpenter is the man had two films on the list.

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Exorcist is the most overrated movie ever

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