Classic Horror

15. Halloween

You cannot have a list of Halloween movies without the horror movie of the same title. I’ve heard that some of the sequels are a bit much, but the original is considered a horror classic.

16. Scream

Another horror classic. If you haven’t seen this one yet, what are you waiting for?

There have been a number of sequels and spinoffs of this film, but the one that started it all is a must, must, must watch.

17. The Exorcist

This movie is based loosely on actual events and a novel of the same name. This was the start of the demon-exorcism horror-type films. It was also one of the most profitable horror movies ever made.

18. A Nightmare on Elm Street

This may be a film to avoid if you have trouble sleeping, as, well that’s kind of the premise of the film. It’s another horror favorite, though, so if you haven’t seen it, you kind of need to watch it.

Plus, it features one of our favorite final girls of all time, so it’s worth it if only just for the ’80s fashion inspo.

Modern Horror

19. Us

I’ve been wanting to see this movie since I first saw the trailer but alas I haven’t seen it yet. The premise looks interesting, though.

From Wikipedia,

The film follows Adelaide Wilson (Lupita Nyong’o) and her family who arrive at their summer home in Santa Cruz and are attacked by a group of menacing doppelgängers.

Aside from having Lupita Nyong’o, who is amazing, this film boasts a 93% on Rotten Tomatoes, so you know it’ll be worth your time.

20. Get Out

Like Us, this film by Jordan Peele received high praise and rave reviews. It even won an Oscar for Best Original Screenplay!

This is definitely not your typical horror movie, but it’s incredibly well done and worth your time. It will definitely make you think, and perhaps even question the horror genre as a whole.