TOP 6 best horror movies of all time

Horror movies have been around for a long time, and they show no signs of slowing down. In fact, the genre has only grown in popularity in recent years. There are plenty of great horror movies out there, but these are the six best of all time.

1. The Shining:

Stanley Kubrick’s masterpiece is not only one of the best horror movies of all time, but one of the best movies period. Jack Nicholson gives an unforgettable performance as Jack Torrance, a man who slowly descends into madness while isolated in a haunted hotel. The Shining is atmospheric, suspenseful, and downright terrifying.

2. The Exorcist:

Another classic, The Exorcist is widely considered to be the greatest horror movie ever made. It tells the story of a young girl who is possessed by a demon, and the desperate measures her mother takes to save her. The Exorcist is unsettling, graphic, and will leave you feeling truly scared.

3. Halloween:

John Carpenter’s classic slasher film introduced the world to Michael Myers, one of the most iconic movie villains of all time. Myers is a relentless killer who stalks and brutally murders his victims on Halloween night. Halloween is a masterclass in suspense, and it set the standard for all subsequent slasher films.

4. A Nightmare on Elm Street:

Wes Craven’s 1984 classic brought Freddy Krueger into the world, and he has been frightening audiences ever since. Krueger is a demonic figure who preys on his victim’s fears, killing them in their dreams. A Nightmare on Elm Street is creative, gory, and will have you checking under your bed before you go to sleep.

5. The Texas Chainsaw Massacre:

Tobe Hooper’s 1974 film is one of the most controversial horror movies of all time, and it remains just as shocking today as it was when it was first released. It tells the story of a group of friends who are terrorized by a family of cannibals. The Texas Chainsaw Massacre is brutal, graphic, and not for the faint of heart.

6. The Silence of the Lambs:

Jonathan Demme’s classic thriller is as much a psychological study as it is a horror movie. It tells the story of an FBI agent who must track down a serial killer with the help of another incarcerated psychopath. The Silence of the Lambs is suspenseful, terrifying, and features one of the most iconic performances in all of cinema from Anthony Hopkins as Hannibal Lecter.