With fall in full effect, horror movies have officially become a part of the film rotation. It can be a struggle to find a good movie to watch after a long day, so look no further than this Top 10 list of iconic horror movies, any of which make for a great spooky watch.
10. Child’s Play – According to the American Film Institute, the film is centered on a notorious serial killer who masks his murders after transferring his soul to a red-headed doll named Chucky. The 1988 original Child’s Play movie is followed by seven others, all equally chilling and difficult to forget (catalog.afi.com).
9. It – Famous for the line “you’ll float too,” It has had two distinct iterations based on Stephen King’s beloved novel. The 2017 adaptation became a staple of pop culture, with the highest domestic box office opening of all time for a film released in September, as per the media magazine Thrillist.
8. The Ring – Imagine this. You’re settling down to a cozy movie in the evening, when suddenly a horrifying unknown creature crawls from the screen. 1998’s The Ring features a cursed tape that kills whoever views it seven days after the viewing. This suspenseful thriller is guaranteed to leave a lingering sense of paranoia in viewers.
7. Jeepers Creepers – This 2001 terrifying thriller certainly lives up to its title. According to Rotten Tomatoes, the film follows a flesh-eating creature rampaging a city praying on teens of the town. This classic movie series makes anybody watching want to crawl out of their skin (rottentomatoes.com).
6. Poltergeist – Four actors who have worked on different films in the series have suffered unusual deaths referred to as “cursed deaths” after filming according to a biography website (biography.com). Add this knowledge to the film’s many scares and viewers may be trembling.
5. Saw – This saga began in 2004 and has left audiences grinding their teeth ever since. As individuals are kidnapped and dumped into a mysterious room, they must escape complex and physically demanding traps in order to survive. The series has become popular for its terrifying villain, Jigsaw (rottentomatoes.com).
4. Friday the Thirteenth – An infamous horror thriller from the 1980s, with 11 films being released in the franchise since, according to IMDB, it remains a go-to horror franchise. With killer Jason Voorhees’ iconic hockey mask warning that danger looms ahead, each film will definitely leave people in need of a familiar comedy (imdb.com).
3. Texas Chainsaw Massacre – Inspired by a chilling true story, the Texas Chainsaw Massacre has disturbing scenes to spare. According to Parade Magazine, innocent teens go out to a relative’s house only to find themselves fighting for their lives as they hope to escape the Leatherface’s chainsaw mania (parade.com).
2. A Nightmare on Elm Street – Notorious Freddy Krueger terrorizes Springfield trying to get revenge on those who burned him alive in prison, according to IMDB. This series of films will have everyone jumping from their seats. Consisting of nine films, it can be binged all night long (imdb.com).
1. The Exorcist – When a 12-year-old girl is possessed by a demon, her mother must protect her from the devil himself. Going through an exorcism done by two priests, the film has inspired endless other films about paranormal possessions and demonic appearances. With a new film in the franchise just released, this is the perfect time to revisit the timeless horror classic.