45 Must-See Horror Films
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The Pact IIMovie · 2014 · 96m · Mystery, Horror, ThrillerWeeks after Annie Barlow's dangerous encounter with the Judas Killer, the sequel introduces June. Her carefully maintained life starts to fall apart as she's plagued by intensely disturbing nightmares that bleed into her waking hours.IMDb 4.4TMDB 4.8 - 2
It's AliveMovie · 2009 · 80m · Horror, Science FictionPregnant, Lenore Harker leaves her graduate studies to start a life with her boyfriend Frank in the countryside. Their idyllic existence is shattered by a series of horrific deaths – animals and people alike – each strangely linked to their new baby.IMDb 3.5TMDB 4.1 - 3
The Taking of Deborah LoganMovie · 2014 · 90m · Horror, MysteryInitially a moving look at Deborah Logan's battle with Alzheimer's and her daughter's role as caregiver, the film transforms into a disturbing depiction of dementia's most terrifying aspects. As unsettling incidents befall the family and the film crew, a palpable sense of dread emerges, threatening to shatter their minds.IMDb 6.0TMDB 6.5 - 4
The ABCs of DeathMovie · 2013 · 129m · HorrorThis ambitious anthology film features segments from over two dozen leading filmmakers in contemporary genre cinema. Inspired by children's ABC books, the film consists of 26 chapters, each directed by a different filmmaker assigned a letter of the alphabet. Each director was given the freedom to choose a word and craft a story centered on the theme of death.IMDb 4.7TMDB 5.0 - 5
The RuinsMovie · 2008 · 91m · HorrorDuring a sunny vacation in Mexico, Americans Amy, Stacy, Jeff, and Eric seek excitement. Their holiday takes an unexpected turn when a visit to a jungle archaeological dig leads them to experience far more than they anticipated.IMDb 5.9TMDB 5.9 - 6
One Missed CallMovie · 2008 · 87m · Horror, Mystery, ThrillerA group of people begin receiving unsettling voice messages from their future selves. The messages detail the date, time, and circumstances surrounding their own deaths.IMDb 4.1TMDB 5.4 - 7
VisionsMovie · 2015 · 80m · Horror, MysteryA pregnant woman's life takes a terrifying turn when she experiences disturbing visions after her family relocates to a vineyard.IMDb 5.3TMDB 5.3 - 8
Only Lovers Left AliveMovie · 2013 · 123m · Drama, Romance, FantasyA disheartened musician reconnects with the woman he loves. Their relationship, which has spanned centuries, faces turmoil with the unexpected arrival of her volatile younger sister.IMDb 7.2TMDB 7.2 - 9
Bad Milo!Movie · 2013 · 84m · Comedy, HorrorThis horror comedy follows a man who discovers the source of his strange digestive issues: a demon residing in his intestines.IMDb 5.7TMDB 5.7 - 10
V/H/S: ViralMovie · 2014 · 81m · Horror, ThrillerIn Los Angeles, crowds of onlookers record a strange police chase. Unbeknownst to them, these same people who thrive on exploiting others' pain online become the subjects of a horrifying viral video. The video shows no survivors.IMDb 4.2TMDB 4.9 - 11
6 SoulsMovie · 2010 · 112m · Horror, Mystery, ThrillerA forensic psychiatrist uncovers a disturbing truth about one of her patients: each of the patient’s distinct personalities corresponds to a different murder victim. Racing against time, she must unravel the mystery behind these connections before it's too late.IMDb 6.0TMDB 6.0 - 12
The HallowMovie · 2015 · 97m · Fantasy, HorrorIn the secluded forests of rural Ireland, an ancient evil lurks. Local villagers, steeped in superstition, believe cursed creatures haunt the area, preying on those who get lost. Their secrets have remained hidden from the outside world. When a London conservationist and his family move to survey the land for development, their presence awakens these demonic forces. Isolated in the wilderness, he must now protect his family from their relentless attacks.IMDb 5.7TMDB 5.7 - 13
The CanalMovie · 2014 · 93m · Horror, Mystery, ThrillerA man becomes convinced his wife is unfaithful and starts experiencing terrifying nightmares. He believes a malevolent entity has taken residence in his home.IMDb 5.8TMDB 5.8 - 14
The ShiningMovie · 1980 · 144m · Horror, ThrillerJack Torrance, portrayed by Jack Nicholson, takes a job as caretaker at the isolated Overlook Hotel, hoping for a fresh start. He and his wife Wendy, along with their young son Danny, spend the winter months in the historic building, seemingly looking forward to a change of pace.
But as a snowstorm cuts them off from the outside world, the Overlook Hotel reveals a dark side. The hotel's history manifests in terrifying ways, driving Jack towards madness and endangering his family.
Director Stanley Kubrick creates a suspenseful thriller exploring isolation, madness, and obsession. Nicholson delivers a memorable performance as Jack, and "The Shining" is a chilling story about the hidden dangers within even the most beautiful places.IMDb 8.4TMDB 8.2 - 15
You're NextMovie · 2013 · 94m · Horror, Thriller, MysteryDuring a celebratory trip for their wedding anniversary, the Davisons are targeted by a group of unknown assailants. The killers soon discover that one of their victims possesses a surprising ability to defend themselves.IMDb 6.6TMDB 6.6 - 16
The Woman in BlackMovie · 2012 · 95m · Drama, Horror, ThrillerA young lawyer named Arthur Kipps travels to a remote village to settle the affairs of a deceased client. While working alone in the client's isolated house, Kipps uncovers disturbing secrets and becomes increasingly unnerved by fleeting glimpses of a mysterious woman in black. The villagers offer no answers, so Kipps must independently discover the woman's identity. This leads him into a desperate race against time when he finally learns the truth about her.IMDb 6.4TMDB 6.1 - 17
ABCs of Death 2Movie · 2014 · 122m · HorrorBuilding on the success of the first film, this anthology offers a more energetic and engaging experience. It features a fresh lineup of acclaimed, innovative filmmakers from across the world.IMDb 5.4TMDB 5.4 - 18
After.LifeMovie · 2009 · 104m · Drama, Horror, MysteryAfter a devastating car accident, a woman awakens to discover an unsettling scene: an enigmatic mortician is preparing her for burial.IMDb 5.9TMDB 6.3 - 19
Children of the CornMovie · 1984 · 92m · Horror, ThrillerA couple of travelers find themselves in an unsettlingly empty town in Nebraska. Exploring the deserted streets, they discover a terrifying secret: the town is controlled by a sinister cult of children who worship a demon hidden in the cornfields. These children, seemingly innocent, have been corrupted by their dark god and are committing horrific acts. The travelers must uncover the cult's origins while fighting to survive a nightmarish encounter with the demonic presence that has taken hold of the town.IMDb 5.6TMDB 5.7 - 20
We Are Still HereMovie · 2015 · 83m · HorrorFollowing the death of their son, Anne and Paul Sacchetti move to Aylesbury, a quiet New England town with hidden secrets. Strange noises and unsettling feelings lead Anne to believe her son's spirit is present. Seeking answers, they enlist the help of an unusual, New Age couple.IMDb 5.7TMDB 5.6 - 21
Never Cry WerewolfMovie · 2008 · 87m · HorrorLoren is wary of her new neighbor, Jared, and his aggressive dog. She and her friend Steven start observing Jared, becoming convinced he's a werewolf linked to recent disappearances. However, Jared is equally focused on Loren, as she reminds him of his late wife. As a full moon approaches, Loren seeks assistance from Redd Tucker, a television personality with hunting skills who believes in her werewolf theory.IMDb 4.6TMDB 5.3 - 22
ElementMovie · 2016 · 88mA financial advisor, haunted by the loss of his wife, seeks to relive their memories through hypnosis, hoping to alter the past.IMDb 3.4TMDB 9.0 - 23
SpliceMovie · 2010 · 104m · Horror, Science FictionElsa and Clive, two young scientists, push the limits of science with a risky experiment: combining human and animal DNA to create a new life form. They call it "Dren." The creature quickly grows from a deformed infant into a stunning but dangerous winged human-chimera. Dren develops close bonds with Elsa and Clive, but those bonds become deadly.IMDb 5.8TMDB 5.9 - 24
The Quiet OnesMovie · 2014 · 98m · HorrorA professor and his students conduct a risky experiment, resulting in a young woman's descent into madness.IMDb 5.1TMDB 5.1 - 25
Piranha 3DMovie · 2010 · 88m · Comedy, HorrorEvery year, the quiet town of Lake Victoria, Arizona swells with visitors, growing from 5,000 to 50,000 for Spring Break. This year, however, a sudden earthquake triggers an underwater chasm, unleashing a massive swarm of ancient piranhas, awakened after millennia and hungry for human flesh. This year's Spring Break will bring more than just the usual crowds and minor disturbances; a new kind of danger is about to be unleashed on Lake Victoria.IMDb 5.5TMDB 5.4 - 26
The PactMovie · 2012 · 89m · Horror, Mystery, ThrillerFollowing their mother's death, sisters Nicole and Annie return to their childhood home for the funeral. During a night spent in the house, they become aware of a strange presence: unexplained noises, objects shifting, and a picture of a woman they don't recognize appearing next to their mother's portrait. Annie then begins having vivid, unsettling dreams – visions that reveal a dark secret from her mother's past that is now coming to light.IMDb 5.7TMDB 5.7 - 27
The Amityville HorrorMovie · 2005 · 90m · HorrorThe Lutz family – George, Kathy, and their three children – move into a beautiful but surprisingly affordable Dutch colonial house in Amityville, Long Island. Their dream home hides a terrifying history, and soon each family member experiences disturbing visions and unsettling urges.IMDb 5.9TMDB 6.1 - 28
The Final GirlsMovie · 2015 · 91m · Comedy, HorrorAfter her mother, a celebrated scream queen of the 1980s, dies, a young woman is drawn into the reality of her mother's most iconic film. There, the two women reunite and must battle the movie's terrifying killer together.IMDb 6.5TMDB 6.4 - 29
The MachineMovie · 2013 · 92m · Science Fiction, ThrillerAmidst a renewed Cold War, the British Ministry of Defense pursues a revolutionary weapon. Programmer Vincent McCarthy inadvertently creates it: The Machine, a powerful human cyborg. A programming error causes the prototype to destroy McCarthy's lab, prompting him to continue his work in secrecy, hidden from prying eyes.IMDb 6.0TMDB 5.9 - 30
The IntrudersMovie · 2015 · 92m · Thriller, HorrorFollowing her mother's death, a teenage girl investigates unsettling mysteries surrounding her family's new house, even as her father dismisses her concerns.IMDb 4.6TMDB 5.4 - 31
The ConjuringMovie · 2013 · 112m · Horror, ThrillerParanormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren are called to a family's farmhouse, which is being tormented by a malevolent force. They must face a formidable entity, leading the Warrens into what becomes their most frightening investigation yet.IMDb 7.5TMDB 7.5 - 32
It FollowsMovie · 2015 · 101m · Horror, MysteryAfter a sexual encounter, a young woman finds herself relentlessly pursued by an unseen supernatural presence.IMDb 6.8TMDB 6.6 - 33
The ForestMovie · 2016 · 93m · Horror, Thriller, MysteryIn Japan's Aokigahara Forest, a location tragically known for suicides, a young American woman searches for her missing twin sister. The forest provides a haunting setting for her desperate quest.IMDb 4.8TMDB 5.2 - 34
Straw DogsMovie · 2011 · 110m · Drama, ThrillerA young couple relocates to a charming town in the South. Their idyllic escape quickly descends into nightmare as hidden secrets and dangerous desires erupt.IMDb 5.9TMDB 5.9 - 35
The Lazarus EffectMovie · 2015 · 83m · Horror, Science Fiction, ThrillerA medical researcher named Frank, his fiancée Zoe, and their team make a groundbreaking discovery: they've found a way to revive the dead. After a successful, unauthorized experiment on an animal, they plan to share their findings with the world. But when their dean discovers their work, he halts their progress. During a desperate attempt to repeat the experiment, Zoe is killed. Driven by grief, Frank defies orders and uses the revival process on her. Zoe is brought back to life, but she is no longer the same – something sinister now resides within her.IMDb 5.2TMDB 5.3 - 36
DemonicMovie · 2015 · 84m · Thriller, HorrorA police officer and a psychologist team up to investigate the deaths of five individuals who died during attempts to contact ghosts.IMDb 5.3TMDB 5.3 - 37
The BoyMovie · 2016 · 98m · Horror, Mystery, ThrillerAn American woman accepts a nanny position in a secluded English village and quickly realizes the family's eight-year-old son isn't a real child. He's a lifelike doll, and she's presented with a detailed set of rules governing his care.IMDb 6.0TMDB 6.0 - 38
The Conjuring 2Movie · 2016 · 134m · HorrorLorraine and Ed Warren journey to north London to assist a mother of four who is struggling to protect her home from malevolent entities.IMDb 7.3TMDB 7.3 - 39
The Funhouse MassacreMovie · 2015 · 90m · Comedy, HorrorSix of the world's most terrifying psychopaths escape from a local asylum and terrorize the crowds at a Halloween funhouse. The funhouse's mazes are designed to reflect the infamous events of their violent pasts.IMDb 5.2TMDB 5.3 - 40
Most Likely to DieMovie · 2015 · 81m · HorrorTen years after graduation, a group of former classmates meet for a pre-reunion party at one of their homes. As the night progresses, they are systematically murdered, each death mirroring their senior yearbook superlative.IMDb 4.0TMDB 4.3 - 41
The CraziesMovie · 2010 · 101m · Mystery, Horror, ActionFour friends are stranded in their hometown as they witness their peers and neighbors rapidly descending into terrifying madness.IMDb 6.5TMDB 6.3 - 42
The CallerMovie · 2011 · 92m · Horror, Thriller, MysteryMary Kee, going through a difficult divorce, is haunted by unsettling phone calls from an unknown woman. The caller claims to be from the past, and Mary tries to stop the calls. However, the caller becomes angry at being ignored and begins to seek revenge in a disturbing and frightening manner.IMDb 6.0TMDB 6.2 - 43
Piranha 3DDMovie · 2012 · 83m · Horror, Thriller, ComedyFollowing the chaos at Lake Victoria, a school of aggressive, prehistoric piranhas invades swimming pools, plumbing systems, and a brand-new water park.IMDb 3.8TMDB 4.3 - 44
InsidiousMovie · 2011 · 102m · Horror, ThrillerWhen their son inexplicably falls into a deep, unending sleep, a family discovers their home has been invaded by malevolent spirits. Seeking answers, they enlist the help of an expert and uncover a deeply personal and unsettling truth about the source of the haunting.IMDb 6.8TMDB 7.0 - 45
Mythica: The NecromancerMovie · 2015 · 93m · Fantasy, Action, AdventureYoung wizard Marek must lead her group of unlikely allies on a dangerous mission. The Thieves Guild, a corrupt organization, has kidnapped her friend, forcing her to comply. Their quest leads them directly into the domain of Szorlok, their most formidable foe.IMDb 5.4TMDB 5.9
