Summary- Don’t miss out on these 5 most horrifying horror movies of all time. From possession to action packed fight with the sharks, these movies will leave you questioning many things all at once.
What are the criteria for good horror movies? The answer may vary from each individual to another. Some may say it is the set design or the jumpscares. But what actually counts is the storyline combined with the audio and visuals. A film cannot be classified into the horror genre just because it has some elements in it. In this list of top 5 horror movies, we will be diving into the realm of biggest hits of all time. From the creepy ominous bgm to the loudest jumpscares these movies will forever alter your idea of watching a good scary film.
5. The Exorcist (1973)
When young Regan starts acting odd after playing with an ouija board, her worried mother seeks medical help. Regan’s condition worsens as she starts levitating, speaking in tongues. A local priest comes to check on her and believes that she might be possessed by the demons. The priest upon examining Regan makes an appeal to the church to allow him to perform an exorcism. Director of this film William Friedkin has done commendable work with the direction and delivery.
4. Jaws(1975)
It is a harrowing horror film with eye-popping shock value and ominous suspense, a rousing action diversion, a gripping adventure, a captivating mystery, and a realistic human drama with really funny humour. Even without the supernatural element in the film, the viewers are taken on a thrilling journey. This is the kind of movie which makes one think what will happen if ever they find themselves in the same situation. All the cast members excel at their roles, especially with Brody, Quint, and Hooper in the third act, as they have enough similarities and iconic lines.
3. Hereditary (2018)
This isn’t merely a horror film, and it’s also an emotionally brutal portrayal. Establishing the family, and when the emotional punches hit, when they are hard to shake off and disturbing, macabre, will keep you on the edge of your seat for a good while throughout the film. Toni Collette, Peter, played by rising star Alex Wolfe, Byrne, Dowd, and Shapiro have done brilliant performances.
2. Smile (2022)
The plot of this movie is what makes it different from the other horror movies. The suspense is built up throughout the story, the audio and visuals are also something worth mentioning. The eerie atmosphere of the movie with the ominous music really makes it stand out. The story revolves around a curse from a supernatural entity that makes people see smiling things that lead to bad events, even ending in death.
Sosie Bacon’s performance as Rose, Other actors like Kyle Gallner and Gillian Zinser also do a really good job.
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1. Talk to Me (2022)
A group of friends discovers a mysterious porcelain hand that allows you to communicate with ghosts. They are later hooked with the thrilling experience, it becomes one of the party games for them. The problem arises when one of them takes the game too far which releases some supernatural entity. The direction of this film is above average, the effects seem hauntingly natural thus elevating the thrill of watching horror movies. As low-key stole the show hand-in-hand with Sophie. And when we move away from the main support role to the rest of the cast, Zoe Terakes as Hayley rocked.
Final Thoughts
Horror as a genre has been favored by many for centuries, be it from the era of classical gothic novels or new generation horror movies. It is a genre which people never get bored of. In the above list we have mentioned movies with different themes but what binds them together is the horror genre. There is an element of possession as such in The Exorcist, there is thrilling experience as such in Jaws, there are also supernatural elements as that of Talk to me. Each of these films offers a unique side of fear, and all are truly worth a watch.
Even though we are not getting enough in the horror genre, it is undeniable that some of the filmmakers in the industry have delivered quite a gem. Here in our list of top 5, all of these movies remind us why the horror genre continues to capture audience attention and why it will never fade away. If you’re planning a spooky weekend, any of these movies will deliver an unforgettable experience that leaves you both scared and craving more.
Written by Kenbi Riba
