Nothing charges one’s senses and focus like watching a horror movie! Imagine yourself in a dark-lit room. You are curled up inside a blanket, and the room is filled with absolute silence. Right in front of you, on the screen, plays a chilling, scary tale…! While watching the movie, you are sure you are all alone in the room. But ARE YOU?! 👻😈
If you are a horror movie fan, here is a list of 10 horror movies you shouldn’t miss watching!
#1 His House
In the first position of this list, we have ‘His House’, directed by Remi Weekes. This movie narrates the tale of Bol and Rial, two refugees from South Sudan who come to Britain for survival. They are thrown at the face of an evil from their past. As they start seeking answers for the supernatural events, they uncover the secrets related to their daughter’s death and even more shocking things.
Apart from the intriguing plot, the movie works big time because of the style of execution. The makers deliver you a genre-bending movie that keeps you thinking and exploring new dimensions of the tale every hour as the movie proceeds forward.
#2 Creep 2
The plot of Creep 2 deals with the story of a delusional killer named Aaron kidnapping a YouTuber named Sara. He blackmails her, saying that she can leave only if she agrees to document his story. Sara soon finds out that Aaron’s plan is to end the documentary by their joint suicide.
As the title of the movie implies, the idea of the makers is not only to scare you but also to make you creep out. From humor to thriller and unsettling horror, Creep 2 has everything that can make you feel gripped throughout the watch!
#3 Under The Shadow
At third place on this list is ‘Under the Shadow.’ Set in the 1980s, Under the Shadow is all about how a medical student, Shideh, and her daughter, Dorsa, get caught in the clutches of a Djinn. The source of the haunting goes back to Dorsa’s doll, which was lost during the Iran-Iraq War. As they try to flee from the clutches of horror, they find themself getting more deeply pulled down by the supernatural entity, making their life miserable.
Those who like raw, real visuals that are haunting in a movie will definitely like Under the Shadow. Apart from the horror, the movie is also packed with an abundance of beautiful frames and visuals, making it a perfect craft.
#4 Apostle
Horror movies with a gothic touch are a class apart and never go out of style. Apostle belongs to that category and promises you some quality chills and horror. In 1905, Thomas is seen entering an island to save his sister from a cult that sacrifices to an evil deity. Thomas battles the leader of the cult, Quinn, trying to free his sister. But in the end, he had to sacrifice a lot more in the dreadful battle with the evil.
Apostle is complete chaos packed in a beautiful movie. Sit back with a bowl of popcorn and enjoy, followed by a sleepless night!
#5 Cam
Cam is an interesting, unique, supernatural tale of horror directed by Daniel Goldhaber. Cam is about the story of an erotic performer, Alice, who finds her followers being stolen by a doppelganger, ‘Lola.’ Lola proceeds to play with Alice’s life by going live on her platform as Alice.
Cam was reviewed as ‘Horror at its best’ by Rotten Tomatoes. This psychological horror film will find its way to get under your skin, haunting you with all the unusual happenings in the story. If you are looking for something unique, out of the box, and haunting, Cam is your pick!
#6 Fear Street Part One: 1994
Based on the Fear Street books by R. L. Stine, Fear Street Part One is the first of the trilogy. Set in 1994, Deena, Sam, and their friends are haunted by resurrected, undead killers after disturbing the grave of a cursed witch. Deena finds out that it was Sam’s blood that attracted the killers, and she plans to kill and retract Sam to break the curse.
If you are a fan of slasher movies, then this one is for you. You can find the vibes of the Scream franchise here with plenty of bloodshed and horror!
#7 Gerald’s Game
Directed by Mike Flanagan, Gerald’s Game is a psychological horror thriller movie. Jessie Bulingame finds herself stuck in a lake house, handcuffed to a bed as her husband, Gerald, dies amidst a disturbing roleplay. As she struggles to escape the situation, she’s confronted by a menacing figure that brings back the traumatic memories from her childhood.
Gerald’s Game is one such movie that is shot so well that it will make you feel unsettled, squirm, and creeped out while watching. Sounds intriguing? Go for it!
The world of horror cinema is vast and terrifying, offering everything from psychological mind-benders to supernatural chillers and gore-filled slashers. This list is just a glimpse into that world, featuring seven films that are guaranteed to haunt your thoughts and quicken your pulse. So, the next time you’re looking for a thrill, pick one of these tales, curl up in your blanket, and dim the lights. Just be sure to double-check that you’re really alone in the room. Happy haunting!
