Halloween 2024 Special: Top 7 Most Scary Horror Films

Oct 28, 2024, 07:01 IST

Zeba Khan

These are some of the most scary, spooky and horrifying films according to various online lists. With Halloween here, watch these 7 films that will disturb your sleep and give you nightmares.

THE EXORCIST (1973)

William Friedkin’s adaptation of the eponymous novel about a demon-possessed child and the attempts to banish said demon is an obvious choice.

HEREDITARY (2018)

The film is a dark family drama about the nature of grief and how a supernatural entity takes over humans in weakened forms.

THE CONJURING (2013)

The film is inspired by true events, based on the experiences of real-life paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren.

THE SHINING (1980)

This is a classic take on the traditional haunted house story which features some memorable performances, a few but mighty jump scares that makes for a perfect Halloween watch.

THE TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE (1974)

This slasher film is gory, has a grimy aesthetic that lends it an air of authenticity which makes it all the more frightening.

 THE RING (2002)

This is a remake of Japanese director Hideo Nakata’s acclaimed thriller about a cursed videotape that follows the story of the  ghost of a young girl in a white dress with long black hair covering her face.

HALLOWEEN (1978)

The gore is realistic, packs a lot of tension and some inventive thrills in a relatively small-scale package.

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