If you like scary movies, you've come to the right place. I am an avid scary movie enthusiast and am constantly searching for a new scary movie that will get my adrenaline pumping. So if you're like me, and can't seem to find a good scary movie, here are the best twenty horror movies (organized by category so you can select the one's you like best).
Stalker Movies:
Stalker movies are great because they seem the most realistic. Unlike aliens or blood-sucking ghosts, you never know who's got it out for you and may be lurking in your closet or in the shadows. Some of these are older movies but that definitely doesn't mean they aren't just as great as some of the newer versions. Another thing to note is that some of the movies below have sequels and updated versions (like Halloween).
1. Halloween (1978 version AND 2007)
2. Hush (2016)
3. The Shining (1980)
4. Cape Fear (1991)
5. Scream (1996)
Paranormal Movies:
You'll notice that most of the paranormal movies selected below are fairly recent productions. That is because the best scary paranormal movies require modern technology in order to make them seem more realistic. These selections are absolutely the creepiest, most well produced ghost/demon movies made yet.
1. The Conjuring (2013)
2. Sinister (2012) (and Sinister 2- 2015)
3. The Blair Witch Project (1999)
4. The Amityville Horror (2005)
5. Annabelle (2014)
Thrillers:
These movies don't fit in any of the other categories, but are definitely some of the best horror movies out there. These are all incredibly well-known movies, however they're kind of old, so a lot of the younger generation haven't experienced how fantastically horrifying these movies are. They vary in genre however, if you like thrillers, then you're bound to enjoy these selections.
1. The Silence of the Lambs (1991)
2. Psycho (1960)
3. Seven (1995)
4. The Sixth Sense (1999)
5. Zodiac (2007)
Monster/Creature Movies:
I'm not much of a creature-feature lover, but these movies definitely made it into the top 20. These type of films take lot's of imagination and abstract thinking, however the five listed below are some basic horror monster films.
1. Jaws (1975)
2. The Babadook (2014)
3. Cloverfield (2008)
4. Jeepers Creepers (2001)
5. The Cabin in the Woods (2011)
