For those of you who know me ultra well, you should know that I am The Queen of horror movies. Let's play a game -- you name it, I've probably seen it.
Below, I've cautiously selected my most advanced scary movie recommendations. I can assure you, you will not be disappointed.
1. "The Sixth Sense"
"The Sixth Sense" follows a child psychologist named Dr. Malcome Crowe (played by the one and only Bruce Willis) who befriends a wee boy named Cole Sear (played by Haley Joel Osment). Due to Mr. and Mrs. Sears' ugly divorce, Malcolm and Cole develop a friendship, resulting in Cole to admit a dark secret he has been keeping hidden. That's right, you guessed it -- "I see dead people." Osment's heart-wrenching performance earned him an Oscar nomination, in addition to five other Oscar nominations for the film itself. And lastly, although the film is typically considered "beginner level horror", the intense ending scene (which is known as one of the most dramatic plot twists of horror history) may suggest otherwise.
2. "The Conjuring Series"
Based on the true cases of Ed and Lorraine Warren (played by the wonderful Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga), a destined presence hunter husband and wife, "The Conjuring," "Annabelle," and "The Conjuring 2," have dominated the box offices, as well as constant conversation due to the horrifying and disturbing happenings of these real life events. P.S. James Wan, if you do not direct the next film currently in development, I just might die. Love, your biggest fan.
3. "Coraline"
For the record, this claymation animated and button-filled film is rated PG, when it actually should be NR. Coraline (voiced by Dakota Fanning) is an immature and playful girl with a youthful soul. Bored of her regular life, she eventually traps herself in her 'other' world with an 'other' mother and button eyes. For some odd reason, when people ask me "Morgan, what is the scariest movie you've ever seen?" "Coraline" always just so happens to be it.
4. "The Boy"
Taking place in England, Greta Evans, an American nanny, is offered a job to babysit an old couples' son named Brahms--before she realizes that he is a doll. Yes, Brahms is a doll. After an odd sequence of events, Greta begins to worry that the doll might possibly be alive.
5. "A Nightmare On Elm Street"
Have you ever heard of Freddy Krueger? I would hope so because this classic film (released in 1984), has been capturing audiences for over 30 years. This nightmare follows a town that is being hunted by a past serial killer, named Freddy Krueger. This particular murderer kills his victims in their dreams.
6. "The Insidious Series"
Again, directed by the brilliant James Wan, these three consecutive films have earned themselves critical acclaim. Revolving around a small boy named Dalton, his family attempts to prevent an evil spirit from overwhelming his soul through a subconscious gift he possesses. With the help of a professional called Elise, the group work to the defeat the 'insidious' and win Dalton back from The Further, a world he travels to in his sleep.
7. "The Silence of the Lambs"
Released over 25 years ago and winning five well-deserved Oscars (including Best Picture) this quality film revolves around a young FBI cadet, Clarice Starling (played by Jodie Foster). In order to seek the whereabouts of one of the most famous serial killers, Buffalo Bill, Starling must confide in an imprisoned, however manipulative, man eating cannibal called Hannibal Lector (played by Anthony Hopkins).
Happy horror movie watching! And dear God, for your sake, never forget to place a crucifix under your pillow at night.