Top 10 horror movies to watch in Halloween
In celebration of Halloween, we will list the most horrifying movies we have come across over the years. From terrifying exorcism movies to cult classic slashers, this list’s got it all!
Here are our top picks for horror movies that will send chills down your spine. Please note that some of these movies are not for the faint of heart. The movies listed below are in a non-chronological order.
Top 10 horror movies to watch in Halloween
1) The conjuring
Warner Bros. Pictures
A terrifying movie that follows the story of Ed and Lorraine Warren as they investigate paranormal activities to help a family being terrorized by a sinister and dark entity.
The movie is directed by one of the best horror directors of the 21st century, James Wan who is behind The Conjuring, Anabelle and Saw.
Fun fact: Ed and Lorraine Warren are based on real people who are actual exorcists!
Watch the trailer here.
2) The Exorcism of Emily Rose
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Sony Pictures
The Exorcism of Emily Rose might be the most terrifying movie on the list as it’s based on a true story with evidence behind it.
It follows the story of Emily Rose who died in real life after she was possessed by several demons. While the prosecutor argues that Emily suffered from Schizophrenia, Reverend Moore’s defense lawyer has a different opinion.
Watch the trailer here.
3) The Saw franchise
Lionsgate
No horror list is complete without Jigsaw!
Saw is another movie directed by the legendary James Wan who was also behind The Conjuring series, it tells the story of a number of people who wake up in a room only to find themselves forced into a deadly game controlled by a notorious serial killer.
Saw is one of the goriest movies on the list, so if you find yourself feeling queasy from blood, we recommend skipping this one. There is a total of ten movies in the franchise, so get ready to binge them one after the other!
Watch the trailer here.
4) Hereditary
A24
After Annie’s mentally ill mother passes away, the family is struck with grief. Soon weird and mysterious events start happening which uncover Annie’s horrifying ancestry and past.
The movie is mysterious, thrilling, and horrifying. It’s considered one of the best horror movies of the 21st century among fans and critics alike.
Watch the trailer here.
5) The Ring
DreamWorks Pictures
What would you do if your TV turns on randomly at night and a woman comes out of it from a horrifying well?
The Ring tells the story of a videotape that haunts everyone who views it 24/7. A journalist is tasked with investigating the horrifying events that caused the death of many people.
Watch the trailer here.
6) Scream
Paramount Films
Although the Scream franchise is not as scary as other movies on the list, it’s still a cult classic that deserves to be on this list. ” Do you like scary movies?”
The first thing that comes to people’s minds when they think of Scream is the iconic Ghostface mask which is worn by many people during the Halloween season.
The first movie in the franchise tells the story of Sydney Prescott as she starts receiving mysterious phone calls after finding that her friends are dying one after the other. Who is the mysterious killer behind the mysterious murders?
We recommend giving all the movies a watch since they are all worth your time.
Watch the trailer here.
7) The Exorcist
Warner Bros.
The Exorcist marks the start of possession movies as it was the first film to introduce the genre on cinema screens in 1973. The movie was also known because of horrifying events that took place on the real-life set which scared many of the cast and staff.
It tells the story of Regan, a young girl who starts having bizarre behaviors after playing with one of the scariest board games to exist in humankind, The Ouji Board. The family takes to two priests for aid who conclude that the girl is possessed by an entity.
Watch the trailer here.
8) Halloween
Sony Pictures
Halloween is nearly within reach, what is a Halloween movie night without the notorious killer Micheal Myers?
The story takes place 15 years after Micheal murdered his sister and escaped from the mental hospital as he returns to a small town called Haddonfield in Illinois to kill again.`
Watch the trailer here.
9) Sinister
Lionsgate Films
A crime writer named Ellison moves his family to a house that witnessed countless murders. He soon finds horrifying footage and things take a dark turn and put the whole family in danger.
Fun fact: Sinister was inspired by a nightmare Cargill had after watching the 2002 film The Ring according to Wikipedia.
Watch the trailer here.
10) Texas Chainsaw Massacre
New Line Cinema
A horrifying and gruesome movie based on a true story.
Texas Chainsaw Massacre tells the story of three friends going on a trip to their grandfather’s house only to be tormented by a serial chainsaw-wielding killer and his psychopathic family.
the movie is based on true events and the gruesome chainsaw-wielding killer was actually a real person.
Watch the trailer here.
This concludes the list. Have a Happy and spooky Halloween!
