Let’s be honest most horror movies now a days are more funny than scary. But if you are looking for horror films that will really make your heart race and keep you awake at night then this list is for you
The Conjuring – Classic Haunting Done Right
This movie is based on real life cases from Ed and Lorraine Warren
Its not full of jumpscare only
It builds a creepy mood that gets under your skin
The scenes with the clapping game still give people nightmares
Oculus – Messes With Your Mind
Not many people talk about this one
But Oculus is a hidden gem
Its about a haunted mirror that twists reality
You wont know whats real or fake
The ending will leave you confused in a good way
Hush – Silence Can Be Deadly
This one is intense
It follows a deaf woman being hunted by a masked killer in the woods
No loud screams just real tension and smart survival
You feel every moment like youre right there with her
The Babadook – More Than Just a Monster
This movie is deeper than it looks
Yes its scary but it also shows the pain of loss and mental stress
The monster becomes a symbol of inner fear
It sticks in your mind long after the credits roll
Hereditary – Pure Psychological Terror
If you want to feel uncomfortable from start to finish watch this
The acting is amazing and the story is deeply disturbing
It doesnt rely on cheap tricks
This is horror that makes you think and feel at the same time