Top Scariest Horror Movies Ever Made

Based on real events, it follows paranormal investigators helping a family terrorized by a malevolent spirit.

A family's suburban home is haunted by malevolent spirits, leading to a desperate fight for survival.

Introduces Freddy Krueger, a dream demon who kills his victims in their dreams.

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A true-crime writer discovers disturbing footage in his new home, leading to a terrifying confrontation with evil.

A family's dark past unravels after the death of their grandmother, leading to a descent into supernatural horror.

A psychological horror classic about a writer's descent into madness while caring for a haunted hotel.

A classic slasher film featuring Michael Myers, a masked killer who stalks his victims on Halloween night.

A claustrophobic horror film about women trapped in caves with terrifying creatures.

A group of children face their fears as they battle Pennywise, a shapeshifting clown.

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Regarded as one of the most terrifying films ever made, it tells the story of a demon-possessed child and the attempts to exorcise the demon.

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