Ready The Snacks and Gather Your Buddies. It's Time for Some Good Horror Movies
Horror movies are a favorite genre to enjoy with friends and significant others; there’s nothing better than all being scared together, right? Here are the top 100 horror movies to watch with your friends.
100. Hostel (2005)
Rated R for brutal scenes of torture and violence, strong sexual content, language, and drug use.
3 backpackers in Amsterdam get locked out of their youth hostel, and are subsequently invited into a man’s house, where he tells them of a European hostel where the women are all beautiful, and have a taste for American men. When they arrive, they discover that the hostel is really a sadistic torture chamber. If you like a lot of gore, torture, and a chainsaw wielding baddie, then this one is for you.
The villain in Hostel (2005), wielding the favored weapon of horror movie villains since the beginning; the chainsaw.
One of the characters being brutally tortured, while coated in a repulsive mixture of blood and vomit.
99. The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2003)
Rated R for strong horror violence/gore, language, and drug content.
A remake of the 1974 cult classic, this version of The Texas Chainsaw Massacre follows 5 youths on a road trip in the backwoods of Texas, who, as youths on road trips tend to be, are unlucky enough to knock on the door of a remote cabin. It becomes evident that the cabin is inhabited by a family of inbred cannibals, and the youths must struggle to escape with their lives. For fans of traditional slasher films featuring the beloved chainsaw of horror movie lore, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre is a treat.
The five unlucky teenagers depicted in The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2003). From left to right: Morgan (Jonathan Tucker), Pepper (Erica Leerhsen), Kemper (Eric Balfour), Andy (Mike Vogel) and Erin (Jessica Biel).
The reimagining of the iconic horror movie villain Leatherface (Andrew Bryniarski).
98. Paranormal Activity (2007)
Rated R for language.
A young, middle class couple moves into a suburban tract house that seems haunted by a presence that may or may not be demonic in nature. As the force disturbs both their sleeping and waking hours, the couple must fight for their peace of mind, and their lives. Fans of ‘found footage’ and supernatural horrors will enjoy the beginning of this iconic franchise.
The ill-fated couple from Paranormal Activity (2007), a crack in the picture frame foreshadowing their coming demise.
A well-known scary scene from the film, shot from the 'bedroom cam' perspective.
97. Jeepers Creepers (2001)
Rated R for terror violence/gore, language, and brief nudity.
Working within a similar vein to The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (see #99), Jeepers Creepers follows a brother and sister who witness something strange on their way back from spring break. After discovering a pit filled with mutilated bodies, Darry and Patricia Jenner find themselves pursued by an evil that is more than human. Though the film has been endowed with a silly name and a slightly ridiculous reputation, it truly is a frightening film worthy of inclusion in any horror movie marathon.
Darry (Justin Long) and Trish (Gina Phillips) Jenner.
A shot from the film that is ostensibly missing some eyeballs.
96. Girl House (2014)
Rated 18A for sex/nudity, violence/gore, and language.
A pretty young college student in need of tuition money moves into a house that regularly streams content onto a pornography website. After someone hacks into the site to determine the house’s location, the girls living inside finds themselves in a nightmare. As a sexy college girl slasher, Girl House is a whirlwind of porn, gore, and screaming women.
One of the beginning scenes in Girl House, where some of the main characters celebrate while clad in nothing but shirts and panties.
The main character is on camera when the deranged stalker enters the room.
95. Viral (2016)
Rated R for disturbing violent content, some language (including sexual references), and teen partying.
When a mysterious infection causes a small town to be quarantined, sisters Emma and Stacey decide to party it up. But when the virus begins to affect people they know, Emma, Stacey, and their neighbor Evan barricade themselves in their home. But it may be too late. A modern twist on the zombie narrative, Viral employs the 21st century fear of disease to instill terror in its viewers.
Stacey (Analeigh Tipton) reveals markings indicating she is infected with the virus.
Stacey's pupils contract into reptilian slits.
94. VooDoo (2017)
Rated 18A for violence.
An innocent southern belle vacations to Los Angeles to escape her increasingly complex home life. However, escaping her past isn’t quite so easy as she hoped. A hellish depiction of southern voodoo filmed in a ‘found footage’ style is a great addition to any indie horror movie collection.
A piece of night vision 'footage' depicting Dani (Samantha Stewart) being crept up on by a horrifying demon.
A priestess in the throes of a bloody ritual, which apparently causes Dani's misfortune later in the film.
93. Piranha 3D (2010)
Rated R for sequences of strong bloody horror violence/gore, graphic nudity, sexual content, language, and some drug use.
Something is in the water… Lake Victoria is about to welcome 50,000 spring break revelers when a horrifying discovery is made. A prehistoric species of flesh-eating piranha has been released from its dormancy at the bottom of the lake; a motley crew of strangers is now the only hope to prevent the massacre. A blood-in-the-water thriller a la Jaws, Piranha 3D will delight fans of animal horror movies and spring break massacres alike.
Kelly (Jessica Szohr) faces off with the vicious fish in a shot that is modeled after the iconic scene in Alien 3 (1992).
Spring breakers are launched into a panic after a piranha attack near the beach of Lake Victoria.
92. The Blackcoat's Daughter (2015)
Rated R for brutal bloody violence and brief strong language.
Two girls have been left behind at their boarding school during winter break. During their time alone, a mysterious dark force begins wreaking havoc, and they are the only ones who can stop it. As horror movies set in the early 1900s become more popular, The Blackcoat’s Daughter will rise with them, its gothic themes held as a banner of pride.
The main characters (Emma Roberts and Lucy Boynton) shortly after discovering that they have been left behind.
Kat (Kiernan Shipka) wields and knife in the film's climax.
91. Unfriended (2014)
Rated R for violent content, pervasive language, some sexuality, and alcohol/drug use - all involving teens
Six friends find themselves haunted by a mysterious presence using the Facebook account of a classmate that committed suicide exactly a year before. As the entity begins revealing their darkest secrets, the teens realize that they are dealing with something that is not human, and that wants them dead. A horror movie employing modern technology as a vessel of evil, Unfriended is perfect for scaring that friend that is always on their phone.
The main character Laura (Heather Sossaman) is on Skype with Val (Courtney Halverson) when she is attacked by a mysterious entity.
Laura shrieks into her camera, apparently witnessing the attack of another of her friends.
90. A Tale of Two Sisters (2003)
Rated R for some violence and disturbing images.
Two sisters recently released from a mental institution are accosted both by their stepmother and an interfering ghost in this Korean film. Fans of fairytale-like horror and Asian style filming will delight in this creepy tale.
The primary image for A Tale of Two Sisters (2003), depicting the girls coated in blood in the midst of a formal family photograph.
Soo-mi (Soo-jung Lim) as her sister Soo-yeon (Geun-young Moon) stands over her; both are covered in blood.
89. Maggie (2015)
Rated PG-13 for disturbing thematic material, including bloody images, and some language.
As a zombie-like outbreak sweeps across the nation, a father desperately tries to protect his infected teenage daughter. An apocalyptic film that will delight fans of I Am Legend (2009) for its poignant struggle against a lethal outbreak.
Wade Vogel (Arnold Schwarzenegger) watches over his daughter Maggie (Abigail Breslin).
Maggie regards the camera calmly as the infection spreads throughout her body, a stain of old blood around her mouth.
88. The Neighbor (2016)
Not Rated.
Set in the quiet town of Cutter, Mississippi, John (Josh Stewart) becomes suspicious of his neighbor when his girlfriend goes missing. Upon breaking into the man’s house, John discovers a nightmare in the cellar, and must escape the house alive. A standard slasher flick for the modern era, The Neighbor will delight fans of such classics as The Texas Chainsaw Massacre and Friday the 13th.
Rosie (Alex Essoe) laughs maniacally, the blood in her teeth suggesting that she has already been injured by the killer.
The villain (Bill Engvall) follows in the footsteps of his psychotic ancestors by wearing a mask that is apparently made from newspaper.
87. Priest (2011)
Rated PG-13 for intense sequences of violence and action, disturbing images, and brief strong language.
Set in a post-apocalyptic world ravaged by a war between humans and vampires, a legendary Warrior Priest now lives in obscurity amongst other humans in a walled city ruled by the Church. When his niece is kidnapped by a bloodthirsty vampire pack, he breaks his sacred vows to save her. A far cry from the glittering vampires of Twilight and True Blood, Priest returns the creatures to their former glory as horror movie villains.
A man participates in a ritual with other members of the Church that rules the city where the film takes place.
Priest (Paul Bettany) hunts vampires on the city streets.
86. The Purge (2013)
Rated R for strong disturbing violence and some language.
With America plagued by crime, and prisons overcrowded, a new practice has come into play; an annual 12-hour period in which criminal activity - ALL criminal activity – is legal. As one family wrestles with the question of what they will do with this new liberty, they are held hostage for harboring the target of a murderous syndicate. Fans of gory violence perpetuated without rhyme or reason will enjoy the first installment in the horror movie franchise.
A couple strolls down the street, wearing the horrifying cheerful masks customary on the night of the Purge, and wielding a bloody machete.
Sinister Purge revellers are seen on the surveillance cameras in the gated community where the film takes place.
85. Kill Command (2016)
Unrated.
In a near-future society that is heavily reliant on technology, Kill Command follows an elite army unit that has been sent to a remote island training facility in order to test the latest AI soldier prototypes. However, the AI has gone rogue, and the soldiers must fight to survive against an enemy that learns from their every move. Fans of cyberpunk and military movies will love this modernistic horror film.
The main characters of Kill Command (2016).
One of the menacing AIs that acts as the villain for the film; most consider their insect-like appearance to be the main contributor to their horror factor.
84. Pet (2016)
Rated R for strong bloody violence, some grisly images, language, and brief sexuality.
A man bumps into an old crush and quickly becomes obsessed with her. This obsession culminates in him holding her captive underneath the animal shelter where he works. This film leans more towards psychological horror than gore, and is good for people who aren’t quite so fond of slasher flick gore.
A chance meeting with an old crush drives Seth (Dominic Monaghan) to kidnap her and keep her in a cell underneath the animal shelter where he works.
Holly (Ksenia Solo) finds herself in a cage in the midst of a bloody basement.
83. Would You Rather (2012)
Not Rated.
A woman who is desperate to help her ill brother accepts a dinner invitation from a wealthy aristocrat who promises easy money. However, once she arrives, she realizes that he’s playing a deadly game. A slightly gothic horror movie, Would You Rather is perfect fare for those who enjoy the concept of sadistic games.
Shepard Lambrick (Jeffrey Combs) welcomes his guests to his twisted game.
Iris (Brittany Snow) is given a choice of an ice pick or a stick.
82. Pride and Prejudice and Zombies (2016)
Rated PG-13 for zombie violence and action, and brief suggestive material.
The beloved Jane Austen classic gets a new twist in this zombie horror film. The five Bennet sisters must navigate the social customs of Georgian England – finding husbands, courting suitors and considering marriage proposals – while fighting off a growing zombie apocalypse. For fans of zombie films and 18th century literature, this film is the perfect blend.
The five highly trained Bennet sisters battle zombies while attending a lavish ball.
A zombie-virus afflicted Georgian lady bites into an elderly companion.
81. Morgan (2016)
Rated R for brutal violence, and some language.
A corporate risk-management consultant (Kate Mara) must assess whether or not to terminate Morgan (Anya Taylor-Joy), an artificial humanoid with frightening abilities. For sci-fi fans interested in cloning, artificial intelligence, and corporate syndicates, Morgan is just the thing.
Lee Weathers (Kate Mara) stares through the glass at Morgan, an artificial entity that she must decide whether or not to terminate.
Morgan (Anya Taylor-Joy) stares menacingly at the camera, the blood around her mouth hinting at sinister events.
80. Don't Hang Up (2016)
Rated R for disturbing violence and language, including sexual references.
When a pair of teenagers decide to spend an evening making prank calls, they soon find themselves in a nightmare. A stranger has turned their game against them… and it has deadly consequences. Like many horror movies in this day and age, Don’t Hang Up makes a modern convenience into a vessel for terrible evil; fans of technology assisted horror such as Unfriended (2014) will delight at this new addition to the genre.
Teenage buddies Brady (Garrett Clayton) and Sam (Gregg Sulkin) have no idea what they're getting into when they decide to spend a drunken evening making prank calls.
Brady, after being attacked by whoever has turned their game against them.
79. The Void (2016)
Unrated.
A police officer discovers a man limping down a deserted road, soaked in blood. After rushing him to a hospital, he finds that they are under siege from cloaked, cult-like figures surrounding the building. In the midst of insanity and panic, he and the survivors discover a gateway for something evil. A unique, Lovecraftian creep show filled with twists and turns, The Void will send chills up the spines of even the most seasoned horror movie viewers.
The staff of the hospital stare out the locked doors at the cult-like figures outside.
The strange, cloaked figures gathered outside of the hospital; their presence seems inherently malevolent.
78. Freaks of Nature (2015)
Rated R for bloody violence and gore, pervasive language, sexual content, and drug use - all involving teens.
In Dillford, vampires are at the top of the social order, zombies are on the bottom, and humans get along in the middle. But that balance is interrupted when the aliens arrive. Now it’s an all out war. For fans of supernatural creatures and mortal combat, this film is a smorgasbord of all three.
The main characters of Freaks of Nature (2015). From left to right: Dag (Nicholas Braun), Petra (Mackenzie Davis) and Ned (Josh Fadem).
Characters run naked through the city streets, possibly as bait?
77. Carrie (2013)
Rated R for bloody violence, disturbing images, language, and some sexual content.
A remake of the 1976 cult classic based on Stephen King’s classic novel, Carrie is a shy girl that gets bullied in school and is sheltered by her religious, overprotective mother. After the bullies finally go too far at senior prom, Carrie unleashes her fury with telekinetic powers. Fans of the 1976 film will enjoy this modernization of the film, as will anyone who has been bullied.
Carrie (Chloe Grace Moretz) stands in shock after being humiliated at her senior prom.
Carrie's mother Margaret (Julianne Moore) in the midst of the horror her daughter wreaks upon the town.
76. Resident Evil: Afterlife (2010)
Rated R for sequences of strong violence and language.
This installment in the Resident Evil franchise will leave you begging for more. Alice is back, this time living in a prison with a group of survivors who want to relocate to a mysterious safe haven known only as Arcadia. Fans of the franchise will delight in this new installment, which is chock-full of gunslinging, undead, and post-apocalyptic battles.
Alice (Milla Jovovich) escapes a horde of undead by leaping off of a building in her signature warrior style.
Our heroine walks down a corridor at the Umbrella Corporation, guns out, ready to raise some hell.
75. Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter (2012)
Rated R for violence throughout and brief sexuality.
Abraham Lincoln has lived a life plagued by vampires. Now, as President of the United States, he discovers that vampires are fighting alongside Confederate forces in the Civil War. Armed with skills sharpened over a lifetime, he mounts his own personal campaign to stop them. Fans of Pride and Prejudice and Zombies (2016) will also enjoy this historical battle with undead forces, this time starring one of America’s most beloved presidential figures.
The dapper gentleman removes his iconic top hat as he battles vampires in the moonlight.
Lincoln (Benjamin Walker) faces off against a bloodthirsty vampire.
74. The Hills Have Eyes (2006)
Rated R for gruesome violence, terror throughout, and language.
An all-American family travels through the great American southwest, but their trip takes a detour into a place that’s cut off from the rest of the world. They soon find themselves trapped by the inhabitants of an old nuclear testing site, fighting for their lives. Fans of the original 1977 film will delight in this remake, which features gore to the extreme.
One of the villains stands silhouetted in a doorway, menacingly wielding an axe like so many horror movie villains before him.
The antagonists in the film have all been affected by nuclear testing, and are thus mutated and deformed in grotesque ways.
73. Cruel Summer (2016)
Unrated.
A teenager with autism leaves the inner city for the beautiful countryside. Little does he know that three bitter teenagers are hunting him, and they have a deadly plan. An atmospheric thriller based around very real-world issues of bullying, lies, and ableism, film connoisseurs and horror movie fiends alike will enjoy Cruel Summer.
Julie (Natalie Martins) recoils in horror as she realizes what she and her companions have done.
Danny (Richard Pawulski) cries out in agony after being beaten by the three antagonists.
72. Victor Frankenstein (2015)
Rated PG-13 for macabre images, violence, and a sequence of destruction.
The age-old tale of Frankenstein’s monster is retold in this film from the perspective of Frankenstein’s assistant Igor (Daniel Radcliffe), detailing how the experiment goes horribly wrong. Fans of gothic horror a la Dorian Gray and retellings of old literature will adore this remake.
Victor Frankenstein (James McAvoy) and Igor (Daniel Radcliffe) consult in their subterranean laboratory.
Frankenstein and Igor marvel at their creation shortly after bringing it to life.
71. Drag Me to Hell (2009)
Rated PG-13 for sequences of horror violence, terror, disturbing images, and language.
A loans officer denies a time extension to an old woman, who retaliates by placing a curse on her. Facing a trip to hell in three days, she consults a psychic, but getting rid of a demon is not easy. Fans of old-style fairytale narratives and demonic torment will delight in Drag Me to Hell.
The old woman (Lorna Raver) screeches into the face of Christine (Alison Lohman) during the 'torment' stage of the curse.
Christine stares down into the pit, shortly after escaping being dragged to hell.
70. The Boy (2016)
Rated PG-13 for violence and terror, and for some thematic material.
A young woman takes a job as a nanny for a wealthy family, only to discover that the child she is in charge of is a life-sized doll that the parents treat as though it is real. After she violates a series of strict rules, events begin to occur that lead her to believe that the doll is actually alive. Fans of films such as Annabelle (2014) and Poltergeist (2015) will delight in the story of yet another haunted doll.
The parents of 'Brahms' (Jim Norton and Diana Hardcastle) tuck their artificial son into bed.
'Brahms' stares at his nanny (Lauren Cohan) menacingly, shortly after moving on his own.
69. 47 Meters Down (2016)
Rated PG-13 for sequences of intense peril, bloody images, and brief strong language.
Two girls on vacation in Mexico decide to try a new activity; cage diving with sharks. Now they’re trapped in a shark cage at the bottom of the ocean, with limited oxygen and great whites circling nearby. Fans of shark thrillers like Jaws (1975) and Sharknado (2013) will delight in this new oceanic disaster.
One of the divers gets up close and personal with a massive great white shark.
Lisa (Mandy Moore) is trapped in the crushing darkness of the ocean with several hungry sharks.
68. The Transfiguration (2016)
Unrated.
When a troubled teen with a fascination with vampires meets an equally alienated girl, the two form a bond that begins to blur the lines between fantasy and reality. Fans of classic vampires and slow, creepy narratives will definitely enjoy this independent film.
Milo (Eric Ruffin) is an outcasted teen obsessed with vampire lore.
Milo and Sophie (Chloe Levine) form a bond that affects Milo's psychological health.
67. Resident Evil: The Final Chapter (2016)
Rated R for sequences of violence throughout.
The final installment of the Resident Evil franchise returns to where it all began: The Hive in Raccoon City. The Umbrella Corporation is gathering its forces for a final strike against the remainder of humanity, and Alice is the only one who can stop them. Followers of the franchise will be on the edge of their seats for the last stand.
Alice (Milla Jovovich) runs from a horde of undead.
Everyone's favorite gunslinger returns in the final installment of this iconic horror franchise.
66. Before I Wake (2016)
Rated PG-13 for violent content and terror, including disturbing images.
A couple decides to take in an 8 year old boy who is terrified of falling asleep. After discovering that the reason why is that his dreams manifest into reality. In order to save their newfound family, the couple must embark on a journey to uncover the truth behind his nightmares.
Jessie (Kate Bosworth) and Mark (Thomas Jane) regard an inexplicable butterfly that has manifested from their adoptive son's mind while he sleeps.
A night terror leans over Cody (Jacob Tremblay) as he sleeps.
65. Hansel and Gretel: Witch Hunters (2013)
Rated R for strong fantasy horror and gore, brief sexuality/nudity, and language.
Years after their encounter with a witch in a candy house, Hansel and Gretel are famous witch hunters. Now, they find themselves up against a powerful dark witch who is abducting children for use in a wicked spell. Those who enjoy twisted fairytales and battles against darkness will delight in this reimagining of the classic children’s tale.
Hansel (Jeremy Renner) and Gretel (Gemma Arterton) are witch hunters on the trail of a powerful coven.
The hunters interrogate a well-known witch for information about the approaching Blood Moon rite.
64. Ouija: Origin of Evil (2016)
Rated PG-13 for disturbing images, terror, and thematic elements.
In 1967 Los Angeles, a mother and two daughters add a new trick to enhance their séance scam. This invites an evil presence into their home, and they must fight for their lives. Fans of other movies involving Oujia boards and malevolent spirits will delight in the latest manifestation of these ancient horrors.
The youngest daughter Doris (Lulu Wilson) seems greatly affected by whatever the Ouija board has unleashed on the Zander family.
Doris attacks a young man (Parker Mack) in the cellar of the Zander home.
63. The Thing (2011)
Rated R for strong creature violence and gore, disturbing images, and language.
When an ancient alien spacecraft is discovered buried in the Arctic, the remains of the occupant are cut out of the ice and taken back to the camp. Once the alien defrosts, it begins infecting those around it, making them devolve into versions of the creature. Fans of the iconic Alien franchise and other sci-fi horror movies will delight in this creepy tale of extraterrestrials.
The remains of the spacecraft's occupant are studied at the remote Arctic laboratory.
One of the scientific team members drops to his knees in the snow as he devolves into a form of the alien creature they dug up from the spacecraft.
62. Krampus (2015)
Rated PG-13 for sequences of horror violence/terror, language, and some drug material.
The holidays are supposed to be a time of joy, but for Max (Emjay Anthony) has become disillusioned. Little does he know that this lack of holiday spirit has unleashed an ancient demon called Krampus, who is intent on punishing non-believers. Even horror fans need a little bit of holiday cheer; now you can be scared and jolly with this new holiday horror classic.
A jolly elf decoration becomes a portent of evil under the influence of Krampus.
Though Krampus is a little bit like Santa - he sees you when you're sleeping, and knows when you're awake - he is most definitely not a jolly fat man bearing gifts.
61. The Descent (2005)
Rated R for strong violence/gore and language.
A year after the death of her husband and daughter, a woman goes on a caving expedition with her friends. They become trapped in the cave, and encounter a species of bloodthirsty predators. Fans of films such as 47 Meters Down (2016) will love this creepy adventure in a cave that seems like hell.
With little caving experience and a lack of supplies, the women fight for their lives against a terrifying enemy.
Beth (Alex Reid) finds herself in a pit of what looks to be blood.
60. Mama (2013)
Rated PG-13 for violence and terror, some disturbing images, and thematic elements.
A couple takes in their two nieces, who claim to have been raised by a strange entity they call ‘Mama’. But when they bring the girls home, strange and terrifying events lead them to believe that something evil has latched on to the girls. A ghost story like no other, fans of Paranormal Activity and Poltergeist will relish in this tale of a mother’s undying love.
Lucas (Nikolaj Coster-Waldau) and his girlfriend Annabel (Jessica Chastain) try desperately to protect their nieces from the evil entity that has followed them home.
Victoria (Megan Carpenter) and Lilly (Isabelle Nelisse) claim that they were raised by a strange entity that they refer to as 'Mama'.
59. I Am Not A Serial Killer (2016)
Not Rated.
A troubled teen with homicidal tendencies must hunt down and destroy a supernatural serial killer, all the while keeping his own demons locked up. A new era has arisen for the anti-hero, and fans of such films as Deadpool (2016) will enjoy this new anti-hero focused film.
Crowley (Christopher Lloyd) and John (Max Records), looking quite haggard and afraid of the events to come.
Much like its horror movie ancestors, I Am Not a Serial Killer also features a creepy mask... only this one doubles as a cuddly, slightly sinister panda.
58. The Eyes of My Mother (2016)
Rated R for disturbing violent content and behavior, and brief nudity.
In a secluded farmhouse, a mother teaches her daughter about anatomy, and not to be afraid of death. After her mother’s murder, however, the girl’s loneliness and trauma converge when her longing for the outside world takes a dark form. A gothic psychological thriller like this deserves a spot on your horror movie marathon list.
Young Francisca (Olivia Bond) and her mother (Diana Agostini) discuss anatomy while using a cow's head as a model.
A frightening scene with an unidentifiable figure lying motionless in a bathtub.
57. Devil (2010)
Rated PG-13 for violence and disturbing images, thematic material, and some language, including sexual references.
Five strangers are trapped in an elevator in a building where a suicide has just taken place. While the police try and figure out what’s going on, time is running out. A unique plot with a sufficient amount of eerie happenings, Devil is for those who yearn for something different in the horror realm.
Five strangers are trapped in an elevator shortly after someone has committed suicide in the building. Only four can be identified by outside assistance.
The surveillance team in the building where Devil takes place, bewildered at the unknown identity of one of the people inside the elevator.
56. The Visit (2015)
Rated PG-13 for disturbing thematic material including terror, violence, and some nudity, and for brief language.
Two children are sent to their grandparent’s house for a week while their mother goes on vacation with her boyfriend. As one of the children films a ‘documentary’ about her grandparents to help her mother reconnect with them, the siblings discover a dark secret about their grandparents. This twisting of all of the joys of childhood will leave you breathless, and perhaps lead you to look at your beloved relatives a bit more closely.
An apparently quaint wall hanging used as marketing for the film, denoting sinister happenings with a strange third rule and bloody fingerprints around the edges.
The children's grandmother (Deanna Dunagan) pops out at them while they hide in the crawl space beneath the house.
55. Scout's Guide to the Zombie Apocalypse (2015)
Rated R for zombie violence and gore, sexual material, graphic nudity, and language throughout.
A careless janitor unwittingly releases a zombie virus from a secret laboratory. Meanwhile, three scouts on their last campout test the strength of their friendship while they attempt to save their town from a zombie outbreak. A comedic horror film that might be a good break in between some of the more serious picks on your list.
Three teenagers - Ben (Tye Sheridan), Carter (Logan Miller) and Augie (Joey Morgan) decide to camp out as scouts for the last time.
The scouts, accompanied by a hot girl named Denise (Sarah Dumont) must fight off a zombie apocalypse in their small town.
54. The Voices (2014)
Rated R for bloody violence, and for language including sexual references.
With the help of a court-appointed psychiatrist, Jerry (Ryan Reynolds) decides to pursue his office crush. However, after she stands him up for a date, Jerry finds himself leaning towards a more murderous type of pursuit. Guided by his evil talking cat and benevolent talking dog, Jerry must decide whether he is going to indulge in his sinister desires. A darkly humorous tale of madness and murder, this film would probably sit exceptionally well with that friend that constantly makes jokes about the Holocaust and dead babies.
Jerry (Ryan Reynolds) often consults his benevolent dog Bosco and evil cat Mr. Whiskers for advice, as they are his only friends.
'The Voices' is generally considered to be a serial killer spoof, set in small town America.
53. I Spit On Your Grave (2010)
Rated R for pervasive strong, sadistic, brutal violence, rape, torture, nudity, and language.
When a writer retreats to a cabin in the woods to start on her next book, a few depraved locals decide to teach her a lesson. After an evening of humiliation, abuse, and torture, she is washed away in a raging river. She survives, and now her sole purpose is to get revenge on the animals that did this to her. A grim and awful power struggle ensues, leaving you with no idea who you should be rooting for.
Jennifer Hills (Sarah Butler) is subjected to hours of torture by three depraved locals of the town near where her cabin is situated.
Jennifer enacts a gruesome and merciless revenge on her tormentors, who believed that she was dead.
52. Under the Skin (2013)
Rated R for graphic nudity, sexual content, some violence, and language.
An alien entity takes the form of a young woman and combs the streets of Scotland in search of human prey. But during her seduction and consumption of forsaken young men, she begins to discover herself as human, with tragic consequences. A strange and sexual take on the ‘alien abduction’ trope, fans of surreal sci-fi will delight in this film.
The alien entity, known only as The Female (Scarlett Johansson) seduces young men into a strange other realm where they are devoured.
The victims of the aliens are submerged in fluid, which leads them into a netherworld that they cannot escape.
51. The Neon Demon (2016)
Rated R for disturbing violent content, bloody images, graphic nudity, a scene of aberrant sexuality, and language.
A beautiful aspiring model arrives in Los Angeles, and is immediately hailed as having a ‘thing’ that makes her different. However, there are people who will do anything to get her ‘thing’. A vicious thriller based on jealousy and vanity, The Neon Demon will send chills up your spine.
Perhaps in foreshadowing, Jesse (Elle Fanning) is covered in 'blood' during a photo shoot.
The methods that jealous models use to feed on Jesse's beauty seem painful.
50. Tale of Tales (2015)
Rated R for sexuality, nudity, some violence, and bloody images.
Three separate storylines intertwine in this darkly fantastical debut. In one tale, a jealous queen forfeits her husband’s life. In another, a king finds himself attracted to two mysterious sisters, with deadly consequences. A dramatic, fairytale-like film that will delight lovers of recent twists of other tales such as Cinderella.
A vain queen (Salma Hayek) tears into a whole chicken in this surreal film.
The queen of Longtrellis stands demurely next to a grotesque creature, apparently slain.
49. House of Wax (2005)
Rated R for horror violence, some sexual content, and language.
Six friends on their way to a football game have car trouble and find themselves in a strange little town called Ambrose, the prime attraction of which is the House of Wax. But something is not right, and the friends must fight to keep themselves from being the next exhibit. A traditional slasher film with an eerie twist, fans of The Texas Chainsaw Massacre and Jeepers Creepers will love this new chapter in the slasher genre.
Rather grotesquely, the film reveals its most awful truth in a scene where, when the wax melts away, a skeleton remains.
In a scene reminiscent of The Shining, one of the antagonists tears through a wax wall to get at his prey.
48. Lights Out (2016)
Rated PG-13 for terror throughout, violence including disturbing images, some thematic material, and brief drug content.
After his father is murdered by what seems to be a supernatural entity, a boy goes to live with his sister, who experienced similar happenings with such entities when she was young. A supernatural thriller with a creepy atmosphere, Lights Out will make you afraid of the dark again.
When her little brother Martin (Gabriel Bateman) tells her what he witnessed during his father's murder, Rebecca (Teresa Palmer) suddenly remembers strange encounters from her childhood.
A strange creature is haunting them, and it only appears in darkness.
47. Eden Lake (2008)
Rated R for strong brutal violence, pervasive language, some nudity, and brief drug use.
A couple plans a romantic getaway to a remote lake. However, their peace is broken when a gang of obnoxious kids encircle their campsite. After a violent attack, Jenny (Kelly Reilly) must try to evade her pursuers and make it out of the woods alive. The film is a return to horror movie roots, and is a must watch for any horror movie connoisseur.
Steve (Michael Fassbender) is tortured mercilessly by his juvenile attackers throughout the film.
Jenny hides from her pursuers in a dumpster in a desperate attempt to escape.
46. The Love Witch (2016)
Unrated.
A beautiful modern witch uses spells and potions to make men fall in love with her, with deadly consequences. A visually stylized film paying tribute to the 1970s, horror fans returning to their roots will adore this film.
Elaine (Samantha Robinson) chooses a frilly teahouse in which to hunt for her next victim.
Many of Elaine's spells require burning candles, pentagrams, and skimpy lingerie.
45. You're Next (2011)
Rated R for strong bloody violence, language, and some sexuality/nudity.
A family reunion in an isolated vacation house turns deadly when masked killers trap them inside, intent on killing them all. With no idea who would want to kill them, the family must attempt a daring escape. Another traditionalist slasher that pays tribute to such classics as Agatha Christie’s novel And Then There Were None, You’re Next is a modern twist on the isolated house thriller.
The film is full of scenes just like this, with 'you're next' scrawled in blood on various surfaces in the house.
The assailants appear to be wearing animal masks - though this is a long-standing horror movie trope, at least they aren't pig masks.
44. Gantz (2010)
Not rated.
After trying to rescue a man on the subway tracks, a pair of teens are given a mission to hunt and kill aliens hiding on Earth. A delightful mix of horror movie and sci-fi thriller, fans of the Resident Evil franchise will adore this Asian film.
This team gets their orders from a strange black orb of unknown origin.
Kei (Kazunari Ninomiya) and Joichiro (Kanata Hongo) may not be ready for alien hunting.
43. The Awakening (2011)
Rated R for some violence and sexuality/nudity.
In 1921, Florence Cathcart is famous for exposing hoaxes. She is invited to a boarding school where a ghost is purported to be frightening the students to death. Strange things begin to happen, and Florence must unravel the mystery before more people get hurt. A gothic thriller written in the vein of The Woman in Black (2012) and The Boy (2016).
Florence (Rebecca Hall) investigates the massive boarding school, initially unconvinced by reports of a malevolent spirit.
The investigation eventually takes an awful toll on Florence's mental health.
42. The Strangers (2008)
Rated R for violence/terror and language.
A couple staying in an isolated vacation house are set upon by three masked assailants. The struggle that ensues makes them go beyond what they thought they could be capable of. Another ‘closed door’ thriller of the modern age, this tense film will make you double check that you’ve locked your doors at night.
The three assailants wear a strange collection of masks, with the leader wearing a white sack reminiscent of Jason's in Friday the 13th.
Kristen (Liv Tyler) attempts to crawl away from the cabin, as Pin-Up Girl (Laura Margolis) follows behind.
41. Oculus (2013)
Rated R for terror, violence, some disturbing images, and brief language.
After being released from a mental hospital, a man reunites with his sister in order to try and exonerate himself of his murder conviction by proving that the crime was actually committed by a supernatural force. A supernatural thriller full of jump scares, Oculus deserves a spot in your horror collection.
Kaylie (Karen Gillian) fights through her fear in order to gather evidence that might exonerate her brother.
The mirror that serves as the centerpiece for the film seems to warp reality in its reflections.
40. Horns (2013)
Rated R for sexual content, some graphic nudity, disturbing violence including a sexual assault, language, and drug use.
After the mysterious murder of his girlfriend and the town’s general consensus that he is the killer, a man awakens one morning with horns. A twisted, surreal thriller that will chill you to the core.
Iggy (Daniel Radcliffe) and his beloved girlfriend Merrin (Juno Temple) shortly before she is murdered.
Iggy develops large ram's horns, and apparently has taken on the role of the devil in town.
39. Evil Dead (2013)
Rated R for strong bloody violence and gore, some sexual content, and language.
Five friends are staying in a remote cabin when they discover a Book of the Dead. After unwittingly summoning demons that lay dormant in the nearby woods that possess them in succession, only one is left to fight for survival. A slasher flick with an eerie supernatural element, Evil Dead will have you on the edge of your seat until the very end.
The choice of a secluded cabin in the woods was perhaps not the best idea for these five friends on vacation.
Evil Dead is often regarded as the film that took an old horror movie trope - the monster in the cellar - and made it new and terrifying.
38. The Ring (2002)
Rated PG-13 for thematic elements, disturbing images, language, and some drug references.
A journalist is investigating a videotape that is reported to have killed four teenagers. According to the urban legend surrounding the mysterious tape, anyone who views it will die seven days later. If the legend is true, then she must race against time to save the lives of herself and her son. This eerie remake of a popular Asian film is guaranteed to scare the daylights out of you.
Rachel (Naomi Watts) watches the strange videotape that is rumored to kill whoever views it seven days later.
A terrifying creature stalks and kills whoever views the tape.
37. Amityville: The Awakening (2017)
Rated R for strong horror violence and language.
A new chapter begins in the Amityville legend when Belle and her siblings – including her comatose twin brother – move into a new house with their single mother. But when strange phenomena begins to occur in the house, Belle begins to suspect that not all is what it seems, and soon learns that they have just moved into the infamous Amityville horror house. Fans of the long-standing Amityville franchise are excited to welcome this new installment into the house’s grim lore.
Belle (Bella Thorne) soon begins to suspect that not all is well with her twin brother James (Cameron Monaghan) after he miraculously awakes from a coma.
The iconic and chilling monolith of the Amityville house - it's a surprise that the characters didn't recognize it right away.
36. The Final Girls (2015)
Rated PG-13 for horror violence, some crude and sexual material, language, and drug use.
When a group of friends reluctantly attend a tribute screening of an infamous ‘80s slasher film, they become accidentally sucked into the screen and are trapped inside. Now, they must try and survive so they can escape. An interesting twist on the classic slasher film, The Final Girls will delight fans of all of the slasher films that came before.
The modern teens suddenly find themselves in a surreal slasher move from the 80s.
Though they know what's going to happen, it doesn't prevent people from dying.
35. Hush (2016)
Rated R for strong violence/terror and some language.
After retreating to a cabin in the woods to live a solitary life, a deaf writer must fight for her life after a masked figure invades her home. A frighteningly atmospheric thriller that lacks the screams of its predecessors, Hush will leave you breathless.
Maddie (Kate Siegel) is deaf and mute, and she has retreated to the woods to live a quiet life writing.
The antagonist first shows up at the window, wearing a creepily smiling plastic mask.
34. Crimson Peak (2015)
Rated R for bloody violence, some sexual content, and brief strong language.
When a young woman in the Victorian Era marries a mysterious man and goes to live in his house, strange happenings start to frighten her as ghosts of the past haunt the halls of the house. A mysterious and gothic film, fans of mystery and suspense, rather than gore, will treasure this creepy tale.
The mysterious Thomas Sharpe (Tom Hiddleston) marries Edith (Jessica Chastain) and brings her up to a huge gothic mansion.
Edith soon realizes that not all is well in the Sharpe household.
33. A Cure for Wellness (2016)
Rated R for disturbing violent content and images, sexual content including an assault, graphic nudity, and language.
When an ambitious executive is sent to retrieve the CEO of his company from a beautiful but mysterious ‘wellness center’, he soon suspects that the spa’s treatments are not all they seem. He soon finds himself in a fight for his sanity, as he has been diagnosed with the same unknown illness that keeps the guests at the spa longing for an elusive cure. A horribly creepy tale of medical madness, A Cure for Wellness will make you reconsider going to the doctor for a while.
Lockhart (Dane DeHaan) finds himself sufficiently weirded out by the 'treatments' going on at the remote spa.
Lockhart soon is subjected to the terrifying treatments that go on at the spa.
32. Prevenge (2016)
Not Rated.
After the death of her husband, a woman who is seven months pregnant goes on a homicidal rampage, believing that she is guided by her unborn baby. A creepy twisting of the concept of motherhood, Prevenge will leave you breathless.
Len (Gemma Whelan) is left seven months pregnant when her husband dies.
Believing that her actions are guided by her unborn child, Len goes on a vicious killing spree.
31. The Girl With All The Gifts (2016)
Rated R for disturbing violence/bloody images and language.
In a dystopian near future, a mysterious fungal disease turns people into mindless, flesh eating zombies. The only hope for humankind’s survival is a small group of children who crave human flesh, but retain their ability to think and feel. When the base where the children are kept is invaded, a teacher and one of the children escape with the assistance of a soldier and embark on a journey to survive. A new and innovative take on the zombie apocalypse, The Girl With All the Gifts will make you reconsider what is and is not human.
Melanie (Sennia Nanua) is made to wear a plastic mask - very Hannibal Lecter chic - because of her zombie-like craving for human flesh.
The survivors of the invasion must embark on a journey to survive, armed with machine guns.
30. Bloodrunners (2017)
Unrated.
A corrupt cop during Prohibition discovers that a clan of vampires has taken over a speakeasy in town. A swinging vampire movie with enough blood for everyone.
The spirited party atmosphere of Prohibition era speakeasies is well captured in the film.
Vampires have taken over all levels of the speakeasy business, from bootlegging to prostitution.
29. Insidious (2010)
Rated PG-13 for thematic material, violence, terror and frightening images, and brief strong language.
After their son falls into a coma during a mysterious incident in the attic, a family seeks help wherever they can find it. However, there is much more to this than meets the eye, and paranormal secrets are revealed. This hit blockbuster and first installment of the Insidious franchise is a jewel among horror movies.
Renai (Rose Byrne) is desperate for answers after her son Dalton (Ty Simpkins) falls into a coma in their attic.
There are frightening things going on in that house, and Dalton is the key to all of it.
28. The Babadook (2014)
Not Rated
A single mother, still haunted by the death of her husband, battles with her son’s constant fear of monsters. But soon, she discovers that there may actually be something lurking in their house. A frightening take on what usually is considered a natural childhood phase.
Amelia (Essie Davis) does the customary check underneath the bed to help her son be less afraid of monsters.
A frightening figure lurks around the house while Grandma watches TV.
27. Sinister (2012)
Rated R for disturbing violent images and some terror.
When a failing true crime writer moves his family into a house where a horrible crime took place, he thinks it will help his career. However, when he starts using some tapes he found in the house for research, things take a turn for the worse. A film in the same vein as Paranormal Activity and Insidious, Sinister is a thriller that will keep you guessing.
Strange children are found in the attic of the house when things start to go wrong.
A demonic figure is often seen in the films that the writer finds in the house.
26. Stonehearst Asylum (2014)
Rated PG-13 for disturbing and violent images, sexual content, and language.
A recent Oxford graduate takes a job at an asylum, which seems to be run like a prison. As strange happenings deepen his feelings of unease, he investigates and uncovers unspeakable horrors. A creepy and gothic asylum horror movie, Stonehearst Asylum will make your heart stop.
Though the asylum seems normal enough, there are sinister happenings going on behind the scenes.
A straitjacketed patient is marched through the basement below the asylum, assumably for one of the terrible 'treatments'.
25. The Witch (2015)
Rated R for disturbing violent content and graphic nudity.
An isolated family in 15th century New England is trying to lead a devout Christian life. But when their newborn son mysteriously goes missing and their crops fail, they begin to turn on one another. A chilling portrait of a family fighting against their own sins.
The family looks forward to a future on an isolated homestead in New England. Little do they know that this peaceful place will be the backdrop for their nightmares.
The family finds themselves accused of horrible things when one of their own falls mysteriously ill.
24. The Autopsy of Jane Doe (2016)
Rated R for bloody horror violence, unsettling grisly images, graphic nudity, and language.
A mysterious body is found at the site of a murder. With no apparent cause of death and no identity, they autopsy the corpse, finding increasingly bizarre clues that point to a grisly secret. A suspenseful and scary story that is light on the jump scares.
Jane Doe (Olwen Katherine Kelly) stares up at the ceiling with cloudy eyes, her nose inexplicably bleeding.
Tommy Tilden (Brian Cox) and his son Austin (Emile Hirsch) decide that there is only one way to deal with something so malevolent.
23. Warm Bodies (2013)
Rated PG-13 for zombie violence and some language.
Much of the world’s population is an undead horde, and R is no different, despite being oddly introspective. After eating the brain of an uninfected human, R finds himself attracted and protective of the man’s girlfriend, Julie. Caught between paranoid humans and fearsome ‘Bonies’ - zombies that are a threat to humans and other zombies - R and Julie must find a way to bridge differences and lead humanity to a better world. Based on Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, Warm Bodies is a delightful twist on zombie myth.
Most of the world's population is undead, save for a few colonies of survivors.
R (Nicholas Houlet) and Julie (Teresa Palmer) develop a friendship that disregards the separation of living and dead.
22. It Follows (2014)
Rated R for disturbing violent and sexual content including graphic nudity, and language.
After a seemingly normal sexual encounter, a girl finds herself plagued by strange visions and the sense that someone – or something – is following her. She must try and escape this burden, which seems a mere few steps behind her. A frightening mystery, It Follows is another one of those films that will make sure you lock your doors at night.
Jay (Maika Monroe) keeps having that universally unsettling feeling - that something is following her.
Jay soon finds herself in a situation that she may not survive.
21. The Belko Experiment (2016)
Rated R for strong bloody violence throughout, language including sexual references, and some drug use.
In a twisted and terrifying social ‘experiment’, 80 Americans are locked in their office building in Colombia and ordered by an unknown voice over the intercom to participate in a deadly game with one rule: kill, or be killed. A frighteningly realistic and modern thriller.
As the experiment goes on, some of the workers in the building decide that they will use any means necessary to survive.
Things get more intense as Mike (John Gallagher Jr.) and Leandra (Adria Arjona) attempt to escape.
20. Under the Shadow (2016)
Rated PG-13 for terror, scary images, and brief language.
As a mother and her young daughter struggle to cope with the horrors of war torn Tehran in the 80s, a mysterious and sinister evil begins to haunt their home. A gorgeous foreign film.
Shortly after her husband leaves for the battlefield, Shideh (Narges Rashidi) begins to notice strange happenings in their home.
Soon, Shideh must do anything to protect her daughter.
19. World War Z (2013)
Rated PG-13 for intense frightening zombie sequences, violence, and disturbing images.
When the world is suddenly plunged into an apocalypse by a mysterious zombie infection, a former United Nations investigator goes on a mission to investigate the disease, which will take him on a perilous trek around the world. The film is often regarded as one of the best zombie films of the recent era.
Gerry Lane (Brad Pitt) and his family find themselves caught in the first wave of the disease.
Lane must go on a journey to get to the bottom of what's causing the strange infection.
18. The Cabin in the Woods (2012)
Rated R for strong bloody horror violence and gore, language, drug use, and some sexuality/nudity.
Five teenagers leave for a weekend at a secluded woodland cabin. They eventually find an odd collection of relics in the cellar, and manage to awaken a family of deadly zombie killers with a book. As another glowing example of why you should never vacation in cabins in the woods, The Cabin in the Woods is a creepy jewel of a film.
The teens witness the cellar door throw itself open. Of course, they decide to investigate.
Because they are in the middle of nowhere with no way to contact the outside world, the teens must escape the house and get help.
17. Bone Tomahawk (2015)
Not Rated
An outlaw accidentally leads a band of cannibals into a peaceful western town, where they kidnap several settlers, including the wife of a local rancher. Despite his injured leg, the rancher joins a small rescue party, and goes up against a savage foe. A western gunslinging film with a horror movie twist.
Chicory (Richard Jenkins) is desperate to rescue his wife from the cannibals.
The Troglodytes are a cannibalistic tribe that advertise their territory with methods that are decidedly not subtle.
16. Green Room (2015)
Rated R for strong brutal graphic violence, gory images, language, and some drug content.
When a band traveling through a secluded part of the Pacific Northwest witnesses a horrible crime, they become the targets of a gang of skinheads that want to ensure no evidence survives. A terrifying game of cat and mouse, Green Room will keep you on the edge of your seat.
The skinhead gang is not about to let the only witnesses to their crime get away.
The unwitting band must fight for their lives against the vicious skinheads.
15. Let Me In (2010)
Rated R for strong bloody horror violence, language, and a brief sexual situation.
When a lonely twelve year old befriends his next door neighbor, he discovers that she is a vampire, whose father is a wanted serial killer who drains the blood of his victims to feed her. The boy becomes caught up in the middle of the web of lies, and the police are closing in on his friend. An interesting twist on popular vampire lore, Let Me In is a creepy emotional roller coaster.
Owen (Kodi Smit-McPhee) becomes fast friends with Abby (Chloe Grace Moretz), who only appears at night, in the playground of their apartment building.
Abby's father (Richard Jenkins) is a serial killer who drains his victims of blood to feed his vampire daughter.
14. Don't Breathe (2016)
Rated R for terror, violence, disturbing content, and language including sexual references.
When a young woman agrees to take part in the robbery of a house owned by a blind man, it seems like an easy target. But the man is a more ruthless adversary than they expected, and they must escape the house before they become his next victims. Don’t Breathe is a deeply frightening thriller.
The robbers thought they were safe, because the occupant of the house is blind. They were wrong.
Though blind, the man (Stephen Long) is a ruthless killer who is not going to lie down and let the robbers take from him.
13. 10 Cloverfield Lane (2016)
Rated PG-13 for thematic material, including frightening sequences of threat with some violence, and brief language.
After she’s in a car accident, a woman is held in a house with two men. They tell her that there is an alien attack and that the outside world has been poisoned. But can she trust them? A frighteningly realistic psychological thriller, 10 Cloverfield Lane will delight fans of Stephen King’s Misery.
Howard (John Goodman) is insistent that the outside world has been poisoned by aliens, and that Michelle (Mary Elizabeth Winstead) must stay in the bunker.
Michelle isn't sure whether she should trust Howard and Emmett (John Gallagher Jr.) who are keeping her captive in their bunker.
12. Raw (2016)
Rated R for aberrant behavior, bloody and grisly images, strong sexuality, nudity, language, and drug use/partying.
When a young vegetarian veterinary student undergoes a carnivorous hazing ritual, a strange craving for meat begins to grow in her. A terrifying and grisly of film about the dark side of human nature.
Though many first year veterinary students go through the bloody hazing ritual, it awakens something sinister inside Justine (Garance Marillier).
As her cravings worsen, Justine finds herself in a battle between her morals and her will.
11. Only Lovers Left Alive (2013)
Rated R for language and brief nudity.
An underground musician, who is also a vampire, reunites with his centuries old lover after he becomes depressed with the direction that society has taken. A gory vampire love story, Only Lovers Left Alive is a new twist on popular vampire lore.
Adam (Tom Hiddleston) and Eve (Tilda Swinton) are reunited after centuries apart.
As vampires, Adam and Eve have certain tastes that must be fulfilled.
10. The Wailing (2016)
Not Rated
When a stranger arrives in a little village, a mysterious sickness begins to spread. A policeman must get to the bottom of the incident in order to save his own daughter. Another Asian horror jewel for your collection.
Policemen are baffled as a sickness begins to spread through their small town.
Jong-goo (Do-won Kwak) is desperate to save his daughter.
9. The Conjuring (2013)
Rated R for sequences of disturbing violence and terror.
When a family moves into a dilapidated farm house on Rhode Island, strange things begin happening. In desperation, they contact noted paranormal investigators to help. They soon discover a deep seated evil that will require all of their skills to defeat. One of the biggest names in horror, The Conjuring is a must-watch for any horror junkie.
Shortly after the family moves in, strange happenings start disturbing them.
The occurrences escalate to become more nighmarish.
8. Train to Busan (2016)
Not rated
When a zombie virus breaks out, South Korean train passengers fight for survival as they travel from Seoul to Busan. This Korean thriller is a tour-de-force in zombie lore.
Passengers on the train find themselves in the middle of a deadly zombie outbreak.
The virus makes its victims have a vicious craving for flesh.
7. The Conjuring 2 (2016)
Rated R for terror and horror violence.
Paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren are back in the sequel to the cult classic The Conjuring. Now, they’re in London, where single mother Peggy Hodgson believes that there is something wrong with her home, heralded by the apparent demonic possession of her youngest daughter. Another installment in the iconic franchise, The Conjuring 2 not let you down.
Ed (Patrick Wilson) and Lorraine (Vera Farmiga) are back in this sequel to The Conjuring (2013).
Evil spirits seem to have invaded the Hodgson home.
6. Split (2016)
Rated PG-13 for disturbing thematic content and behavior, violence, and some language.
When three girls are kidnapped by a strange man, they discover that he has 23 separate personalities. And the 24th is about to be unleashed. A creepy psychological thriller that will keep you guessing until the end.
Before they discover that their captor has 23 personalities, the one they interact with is Dennis (James McAvoy), an OCD germaphobe with a stiff and formal manner.
Perhaps the most unusual personality is that of Hedwig (James McAvoy) who is a nine year old boy with a fondness for saying 'etcetera'.
5. Tucker and Dale vs Evil (2010)
Rated R for bloody horror violence, language, and brief nudity.
When two West Virginian hillbillies encounter a group of preppy college kids while on vacation, they are assumed to be chainsaw wielding serial killers. A funny parody of the classic slasher, Tucker and Dale vs Evil is a delightful addition to any horror collection.
Tucker (Alan Tudyk) and Dale (Tyler Labine) are lovable hillbillies, but preppy college kids automatically assume that they are the chainsaw wielding psychopaths of slasher movie lore.
When evil does threaten their vacation, Tucker and Dale must fight back.
4. What We Do in the Shadows (2014)
Rated R for bloody violent content, some sexual material, and language.
Follow the lives of four vampires living in a flat outside London, who are just trying to fit into modern society while simultaneously being ancient beings that crave human blood. A funny and quirky ‘documentary’ that will leave all vampire fans begging for more.
Dressing up to go out can be difficult, as Viago (Taika Waititi) Deacon (Jonathan Brugh) and Vladislav (Jemaine Clement) soon find out.
Selfies are hard when you're an undead creature that doesn't show up on film.
3. Whispers (2015)
Unrated
Shortly after the death of their daughter, a young couple moves to the countryside, where they find they have been followed by a dark evil. A deeply emotional and terrifying thriller.
Shortly after the death of their young daughter, Catherine (Keeley Hazell) and her husband Harvey (Craig Rees) move to the countryside.
The evil manifests much like a poltergeist, interrupting electronics and causing strange and eerie occurrences in the home.
2. Twin Peaks: The Missing Pieces (2014)
Unrated
A film that expands on the Twin Peaks TV series (1990-91), in which an eccentric FBI agent comes to a strange little town to investigate the murder of a young woman. Twin Peaks: The Missing Pieces is a feature film that presents deleted scenes from the show to reveal an untold portion of the story's prequel.
The cover of the Twin Peaks: The Entire Mystery DVD shows an eerily shattered photo of the victim.
The film features deleted scenes to reveal the rest of the mystery.
1. Get Out (2017)
Rated R for violence, bloody images, and language including sexual references.
When a young white woman brings her black boyfriend to visit her family’s estate, he learns that many of its black residents have gone missing. However, escaping the estate will be easier said than done. Get Out is a terrifying escape narrative that will leave you breathless.
Upon arrival at the estate, they meet one of the few remaining black residents, who acts very strange.
Chris (Daniel Kaluuya) soon finds out what's really going on at the colonial estate.
So, there you have it! Does it make you want to get your friends together for a scary movie night? Happy screaming!
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