Most everyone loves the entertainment movies bring, and there are a select few of us who also love the rush and adrenaline we get from watching scary movies.
These twisted tales of ghastly ghosts and mad serial killers thrill us to no end, but in Hollywood, this can also come with a price.
Because let's be honest, how many of these scary, gory, jump-out-of-your-seat fright fest features are actually GOOD movies???
Sure they may be spooky, but sometimes they just suck as actual movies. That's why here I've compiled a list of movies that will not only give you the heebie-jeebies but will also leave you writing a good review on Rotten Tomatoes.
WARNING: Some of the gifs found below are pretty freaky, so be prepared.
1. The Conjuring
"The Conjuring" is quickly becoming a classic of the horror movie drama, and it's not very hard to see why. This movie has it all, an intricate plot, properly explained backstories, quality character development, and spooky scares that will not only make you jump out of your seat but having you avoiding cellars for a long time afterward.
2. The Shining
This movie scares your brain as well as your body, with its suspenseful recounting of insanity that is too creepy for any movie fan to look away. It's been established as a classic for a reason.
3. It
While many people hold that they did not find "It" as scary as other horror movies, there is no denying that Pennywise is creepier than most horror movie villains.
That's because what really did shock audiences in this recent Stephen King installment was not how freaky Pennywise was or how terrifying a concept the film was founded upon, but just how good the movie itself was.
It was entertaining, funny, suspenseful, and an all-around creepy thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat, while also laughing your head off at some of these kids' crazy antics.
4. Silence of the Lambs
There is a line between scary and just generally unsettling, and "Silence of the Lambs" lives on that line. One part horror movie, one part crime thriller, this feature not only enthralls viewers with its creepy premise and spectacular characters but also with its high quality of drama that keeps the plot rolling in a way that will satisfy any good movie fan.
5. The Ring
Similar to "The Conjuring", "The Ring" fuses an intricate plotline with entertaining characters to take viewers on a journey that will prevent anyone from answering the phone for a good, shall we say, "7 days..."
6. Babadook
Speaking of creepy horror movie villains, "Babadook" is a storybook monster is the stuff of nightmares. This idea is just so eerie that the implications of the Babadook's story linger in your mind, long after the credits roll.
7. A Quiet Place
Now this movie isn't necessarily scary in the way many horror movies are, with the paranormal or blood and gore, but instead introduces an all too relevant concept with a focus on suspense and tension throughout. "A Quiet Place" will have you gripping the edge of your seat, and never again will you take silence for granted.
8. The Omen
I think it's become fairly obvious that throughout history, one thing has fascinated both skeptics and believers alike, and that is religion.
With a concept that contains as much uncertainty as this one does, there are definitely many fears associated with it.
"The Omen" capitalizes on these rigid religious fears of the 70s by making a terrifying, yet captivating tale that resonates with us differently than the plethora of slasher movies that are common today.
9. The Exorcist
Just like the movie above, "The Exorcist" speaks to the deep, intrinsic fears we all feel as to the stipulations of religion by telling the story of a terrifying demon who possesses a young girl.
10. The Sixth Sense
Everyone has their own opinion on whether "The Sixth Sense" can be considered a true horror movie or just a suspenseful thriller, but either way, there is no denying that this is a terrific movie. It deals with mental illness and trauma in such a unique, and rather scary, way, making it a must-have for any exceptional movie collection.
So grab some popcorn and maybe some leftover Halloween candy, and get to the spooks! I'm sure nothing will go wrong...
