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The Scariest Horror Movies
20 titles · 1973–2022
Not for the faint of heart. These are the films that keep topping 'scariest ever' lists — demonic possession, cursed videotapes, haunted homes and slow-burn dread that follows you to bed. Watch with the lights on, or don't.
Surprise meThe Exorcist
1973 · Horror · 2 h 2 min
Terrifying
When a mysterious entity possesses a young girl, her mother seeks the help of two Catholic priests to save her life.
Hereditary
2018 · Horror, Mystery · 2 h 8 min
Terrifying
Following the death of the Leigh family matriarch, Annie and her children uncover disturbing secrets about their heritage. Their daily lives are not only impacted, but they also become entangled in a chilling fate from which they cannot escape, driving them to the brink of madness.
Sinister
2012 · Horror, Thriller · 1 h 50 min
Terrifying
True-crime writer Ellison Oswalt is in a slump; he hasn't had a best seller in more than 10 years and is becoming increasingly desperate for a hit. So, when he discovers the existence of a snuff film showing the deaths of a family, he vows to solve the mystery. He moves his own family into the victims' home and…
The Conjuring
2013 · Horror, Thriller · 1 h 52 min
Scary
Paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren work to help a family terrorized by a dark presence in their farmhouse. Forced to confront a powerful entity, the Warrens find themselves caught in the most terrifying case of their lives.
Insidious
2010 · Horror, Thriller · 1 h 42 min
Scary
A family discovers that dark spirits have invaded their home after their son inexplicably falls into an endless sleep. When they reach out to a professional for help, they learn things are a lot more personal than they thought.
The Shining
1980 · Horror, Thriller · 2 h 24 min
Scary
Jack Torrance accepts a caretaker job at the Overlook Hotel, where he, along with his wife Wendy and their son Danny, must live isolated from the rest of the world for the winter. But they aren't prepared for the madness that lurks within.
The Texas Chain Saw Massacre
1974 · Horror · 1 h 23 min
Terrifying
Five friends head out to rural Texas to visit the grave of a grandfather. On the way, they stumble across what appears to be a deserted house, only to discover something sinister within. Something armed with a chainsaw.
Paranormal Activity
2007 · Horror, Mystery · 1 h 26 min
Scary
After a young, middle-class couple moves into what seems like a typical suburban house, they become increasingly disturbed by a presence that may or may not be demonic, but is certainly the most active in the middle of the night.
The Ring
2002 · Horror, Mystery · 1 h 55 min
Scary
Journalist Rachel Keller investigates a strange videotape that may be behind the untimely deaths of four teenagers. There is an urban legend about this tape: the viewer will die seven days after watching it. Rachel tracks down the video... and watches it. Now she has just seven days to unravel the mystery of the…
Ring
1998 · Horror, Thriller · 1 h 36 min
Scary
A mysterious video has been linked to a number of deaths, and when an inquisitive journalist finds the tape and views it herself, she sets in motion a chain of events that puts her own life in danger.
Ju-on: The Grudge
2002 · Horror · 1 h 32 min
Terrifying
When a social worker is sent to check on a traumatized elderly woman whose family have moved in at the site of a notorious murder case, she unwittingly unleashes a cycle of terror that transmits via its victims.
The Babadook
2014 · Drama, Horror · 1 h 34 min
Scary
A grieving single mother and her child fall into a deep well of paranoia when an eerie children's book manifests in their home.
It Follows
2014 · Horror, Mystery · 1 h 41 min
Scary
A young woman is followed by an unknown supernatural force after a sexual encounter.
[REC]
2007 · Horror, Mystery · 1 h 18 min
Terrifying
A television reporter and cameraman follow emergency workers into a dark apartment building and are quickly locked inside with something terrifying.
The Descent
2005 · Adventure, Horror · 1 h 40 min
Terrifying
After a personal tragedy, Sarah joins her friends on a caving expedition in the Appalachian Mountains. But when a rockfall traps them deep underground, their adventure turns into a nightmare. As they search for a way out, the group discovers they are not alone—lurking in the darkness are savage, cave-dwelling…
Talk to Me
2022 · Horror · 1 h 35 min
Scary
When a group of friends discover how to conjure spirits using an embalmed hand, they become hooked on the new thrill, until one of them goes too far and unleashes terrifying supernatural forces.
Terrifier
2016 · Horror · 1 h 24 min
Terrifying
A maniacal clown named Art terrorizes three young women on Halloween night and everyone else who stands in his way.
Martyrs
2008 · Horror, Drama · 1 h 39 min
Terrifying
A young woman’s quest for revenge against the people who kidnapped and tortured her as a child leads her and her best friend, also a victim of child abuse, on a terrifying journey into a living hell of depravity.
Lake Mungo
2008 · Horror, Thriller · 1 h 27 min
Scary
After 16-year-old Alice Palmer drowns at a local dam, her family experiences a series of strange, inexplicable events centered in and around their home. Unsettled, the Palmers seek the help of a psychic and parapsychologist, who discovers that Alice led a secret, double life. At Lake Mungo, Alice's secret past emerges.
Smile
2022 · Horror, Mystery · 1 h 55 min
Scary
After witnessing a bizarre, traumatic incident involving a patient, Dr. Rose Cotter starts experiencing frightening occurrences that she can't explain.
The Scariest Horror Movies — watch online free in HD on our site: every title has a free page with the official trailer and the player, no sign-up needed. In the list: The Exorcist, Hereditary, Sinister, The Conjuring, Insidious, The Shining, The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, Paranormal Activity. Sort by year or scare level, or press “Surprise me” to pick at random.
Questions & answers
How many titles are in “The Scariest Horror Movies”?
20 titles, from 1973 to 2022: The Exorcist (1973), Hereditary (2018), Sinister (2012), The Conjuring (2013), Insidious (2010), The Shining (1980), The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974), Paranormal Activity (2007), The Ring (2002), Ring (1998), Ju-on: The Grudge (2002), The Babadook (2014)….
Where can I watch The Scariest Horror Movies online?
Every title in the collection has its own page with the official trailer and a player. Open a title and press play — or start with the trailer.
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