Horror movies are always popular, but especially during Halloween.
Although there are some modern classics, e.g. go out and itmany of the greatest horror movies are old movies.
To celebrate this spooky season, Watch With Us rounds up IMDb’s selection of the best horror movies of all time.
Note that movies like this this silence of the lambs and seven A thriller actually. Rather than a horror movie. That’s why you won’t find them below, unlike some other horror movie lists.
7. “A Nightmare on Elm Street” (1984)
IMDb ranking: 7.4
The horror movies of the 1980s were horror movies, and none of the big-screen killers were as influential as Freddy Krueger (Robert Englund) exist A Nightmare on Elm Street. Later films in the series greatly toned down Freddy’s sense of humor. But just as the screenwriter and director envisioned Wes CravenFreddy is a heartless monster who can kill teenagers in their dreams.
Although Johnny Depp Made her debut in this film as Glen Lantz, Glen’s girlfriend Nancy Thompson (Heather Langenkamp), is the central character. Forced to watch as her friends fall victim to Freddy one by one, Nancy attempts to stay sane and figure out why he is so determined to torture her from beyond the grave.
A Nightmare on Elm Street Now streaming on HBO Max.
6. “The Omen” (1976)
IMDb ranking: 7.5
screen legend Gregory Peck Elevated omen He plays Robert Thorne, the U.S. ambassador to the United Kingdom. Several years before assuming his current role, Robert and his wife, Katherine ThornLee Remick)the child was lost at birth, and he secretly agreed to adopt another woman’s child.
This was the biggest mistake Robert made in his life because his son Damian (Harvey Spencer Stephens), literally meaning Antichrist. Robert doesn’t want to hear the truth from Father Brennan (Patrick Troughton), but there are too many strange things happening around Damian to ignore. If Robert can’t stop his son, the whole world could disappear.
omen Now playing on Tubi.
5. “Halloween” (1978)
IMDb ranking: 7.7
halloween Helped usher in the horror genre by introducing Michael MyersNick Castle), a silent killer whose face is mostly hidden behind a white mask. This is one of the directors John Carpenterbest movies and he even created the iconic halloween This theme has been used in almost every film in the series.
In 1978, Michael escaped from the custody of Dr. Samuel Loomis (donald pleasence) and returned to his hometown to continue his killing path. Jamie Lee Curtis Star as Laurie Strode, the quintessential final girl who finds herself in danger from Michael. No matter where she goes or hides, Michael follows. No matter how hard Laurie fights back, he won’t stop coming.
halloween Now playing on Plex.
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4. “Night of the Living Dead” (1968)
IMDb ranking: 7.8
Contrary to popular belief, George A. Romero Zombies are not created. However, his 1968 film night of the living deadthe undead monster that shaped the public imagination for decades to come. Romero went on to direct other zombie-related films, but this was the one that made him famous in the film industry.
When the dead inexplicably begin to rise and attack the living, a woman named Barbara (Judith O’Day) retreats to a farmhouse, where Ben (Duane Jones) and other survivors also hid. There had never been an example of a black actor playing a hero in a horror movie before this film, but Jones leaves his mark here. Ben doesn’t just have to fight off zombies – he also has to face Harry Cooper’s racism (Carl Hardman), one of the other survivors.
night of the living dead Now streaming on Netflix.
3. “Rosemary’s Baby” (1968)
IMDb ranking: 8.0
Apart from Chinatown, rosemary’s baby Possibly the best movie ever made Roman Polanski. The story revolves around Rosemary (Mia Farrow), wife of theater actor Guy Woodhouse (John Cassavetes). After moving into a fancy building, Rosemary and Guy become friends with the owner, Roman.Sidney Blackmer) and Minnie Castaway (Ruth Gordon).
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As time passes, Rosemary realizes something is not right with their neighbors, who are unusually interested in her unborn child. Her instincts were spot on, but even Rosemary couldn’t have predicted what the Kastewitzes really wanted for her child, or what her husband was willing to do to help them achieve Satan’s goals.
rosemary’s baby Now streaming on Paramount+.
2. “The Exorcist” (1973)
IMDb ranking: 8.1
For many fans, The Exorcist is the greatest horror movie ever made. The film’s IMDb ranking may not reflect that, but this would easily be number one on any horror movie list. director William Friedkin and writer William Peter Blatty The film’s response deserves credit, but the young actress Linda Blair This is the main reason why it became a classic. Her performance as 12-year-old Regan MacNeil is terrifying.
Regan’s possessiveness slowly increased, which alerted her mother, Chris McNeil (Ellen Burstyn). Once the demon took over Reagan’s body, it refused to relinquish control, and his profanity-filled speech shocked audiences in 1973 and even today. Father Lankester Merrin (Max von Sydow) and Father Damien Callas (Jason Miller) are forced to attempt an exorcism to save Regan’s life and her soul, but even their combined efforts may not be enough.
The Exorcist Now streaming on HBO Max.
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1. The Shining(1980)
IMDb ranking: 8.4
“All work and no play made Jack a dull boy.” This also makes Jack Torrance (jack nicholson) as crazy as a hatter The Shining. stephen king Don’t like the director’s deviation Stanley Kubrick It’s adapted from his novel, but the results speak for themselves. Released for more than 40 years, The Shining is a masterpiece of horror that few films can challenge.
Jack was always a little crazy, even before he took care of his wife Wendy (Shelley Duvall) and their son Danny (Danny Lloyd), a caretaker overlooks the hotel during the off-season. However, the ghosts in the Overlook are very real, and they succeed in driving Jack into a murderous rage. As Danny’s psychic powers continue to manifest, he is also tormented by ghosts. But he’s more worried about his father than any ghost he encounters.
The Shining Now streaming on HBO Max.
