Here are some of the best horror movies according to critics and audiences:
- Classic influential titles include "The Texas Chain Saw Massacre" (1974), known for its intense and disturbing atmosphere featuring the archetype killer Leatherface.
- "The Conjuring" series is highly regarded for its effective scares, based on the real-life paranormal investigations by Ed and Lorraine Warren.
- "The Ring" (2002) and its sequel are recognized for their creepy, suspenseful storytelling revolving around a cursed videotape.
- "The Witch" (2015) is praised for its atmospheric and psychological horror centered on a Puritan family unraveling in 1630s New England.
- Other notable movies include "The Others" (2001), "Insidious" series, and "The Woman in Black" (2012), which deliver spine-chilling supernatural themes.
- Highly grossing and popular horror films like "It" (2017) and "Get Out" (2017) are also considered among the best for their blend of horror and social commentary.
Websites like IGN, IMDb, Variety, and Rotten Tomatoes list these and many other top horror movies, combining classic slashers, supernatural tales, psychological horrors, and newer innovative entries to the genre. If you want, I can provide a more detailed list with specific recommendations based on style or scare level.
