40 People Share Horror Movies That Actually Scared Them

There is nothing better than a good horror movie if you're a thrill seeker.

Damjan

• Published in Film & TV
• March 24, 2022

It takes a lot to frighten horror lovers, and Reddit users have shared the films in this genre that scared them and had them switch on the lights. Even the best-looking horror films with intriguing concepts require a fright element.

While some individuals prefer jump scares and others want more atmosphere, one thing is sure: a horror film that isn't frightening will be a boring experience. Thankfully, whether their stories are slashers or spooky, many directors have figured out how to scare audiences.

Users on Reddit have shared their thoughts on the horror films that have scared them the most, ranging from classics that many fans of the genre adore to more modern films that have sent shivers down their spines. The best horror films are those that we will never forget seeing for the first time.

We remember where we sat in the theater and who was there with us. The first time we see the greatest horror films of all time is genuinely unforgettable, but that doesn't mean we shouldn't watch them again.

You're probably here to make sure you haven't overlooked any truly horrific horror films. You could even come across some essential classics that need to be rewatched.

So, here is the list:

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8. The Blair Witch Project

9. The Amityville Horror

10. Jacob's Ladder

11. The Ring

12. Luckily, there is a solution. Just watch Scary Movie 3

13. Event Horizon

14. The Grudge

15. Paranormal Activity

16. Gerald's Game

17. It Follows

18. The Haunting of Hill House

According to one theory, the adrenaline rush that comes with seeing a horror film's most frightful and disturbing moments is where the genre's genuine enchantment is found. Brain-eating zombies, purge-style home invasions, slashers, things that go bump in the night, and demonic possessions are among the horror genre's most popular themes.

Simply said, horror films are a part of film history. Curling up with a scary movie on a dark night is what many of us consider an ideal night in, whether you enjoy the adrenaline rush of a horror film or enjoy regular jump scares.

19. The Strangers

20. Halloween

21. Lights Out

22. You have to say it three times... Candyman

23. X-Files

24. Atterados

25. Nightmare on Elm Street and Freddy Krueger

26. The Fourth Kind

27. The Exorcism of Emily Rose

28. The Shining

29. Dark Skies

30. The Mothman Prophecies

31. Us

32. The Final Destination

33. Carrie. The classic

34. The Witch

35. The Conjuring

36. Hannibal, the series

37. Midsommar - it details the Pagan rituals of a Swedish cult called the Hårga

38. Another classic - Poltergeist

39. Jeepers Creepers. That song....

40. Tommy Knockers

King wrote The Tommyknockers at a time when substance abuse was a significant part of his life

So, what do you think about this list? Do you agree with Redditors here?

Which movies are most likely to make you jump out of your skin? And, most importantly, are you in the mood for some good horror movie?

We know we are. We’ve picked up some ideas about the next film we will watch.

How about you? What will you choose, classic or modern?

Damjan