Horror films have a special place in the world of cinema. They are very popular, despite the fact that in real life more terrible things happen: air and car crashes, terrorist attacks, wars.
Scientists are seriously interested in this phenomenon. They conducted a series of studies and found that fear is very beneficial. They even made a list of the benefits horror films give viewers:
- Oddly enough, they reduce anxiety levels, people stop being afraid and feel more confident in stressful situations.
- They contribute to the cohesion of the team, so it’s good to go to horror films with a big company.
- They bring satisfaction at the physiological level, we are talking about the thrills that a person so needs.
Of course, do not forget that horror films are contraindicated for people with an unstable psyche, too sensitive persons and children. If you do not belong to the “risk group”, you can watch them as much as you like.
So that you do not have any problems with the choice, check out our rating. So, a list of the most popular horror films.
10. Sinister | 2012
Sinister- classics of the genre. Allison is a writer. He and his family are moving to a new home. He hides the fact that the previous residents were killed here a year ago. All family members died, but there was no little girl among them. She's gone.
Ellison’s terrible find robs him of peace. Old videotapes can shed light on the situation that happened here.
While the writer is investigating and finds out that the former residents are not the only victims in the house, terrible things begin to happen to his family ...
Sequel. "Sinister-2" collected a good amount at the box office, but it was called "a deplorable continuation of its predecessor."
9. Jaws | 1975
Famous movie action Jaws takes place on the small island of Emity. Here is a small resort town. Once on the seashore they find the body of a young girl, or rather, what is left of her.
A huge shark settled off the coast of the island. Now the lives of the inhabitants of the city and its guests are in danger.
The police are doing everything possible to prevent the appearance of new victims, but the mayor and the hotel business owners are not happy with this prospect. They do not want to lose money.
The number of victims is growing, the situation on the island is becoming tense. An expedition is being assembled against the cannibal shark. Will the daredevils be able to protect Emity from the sea monster, or will they add to the list of victims?
Sequel. The film was so successful that they shot as many as three sequels (Jaws - 2, 3, 4), as well as many similar films.
8. A nightmare on elm street | 1984
Springwood School. Tina Gray tells her friend about a nightmare that constantly haunts her. It turns out that Nancy also has similar dreams. A disfigured man with knives on a glove chases after high school students and kills them.
A terrible dream comes true in reality. The person who was killed in a dream dies in reality for no apparent reason. The answers to all questions must be sought in the past.
Freddy Krueger - a maniac who committed several crimes did not wait for trial. The parents of the dead children themselves punished him by burning in the boiler room. Now he is back, and wants revenge ...
Sequel. "A Nightmare on Elm Street" paid off in one weekend. Not surprisingly, another 7 films were shot, one remake, as well as a television series.
7. Texas Chainsaw Massacre | 2003
A group of guys goes to a concert of their favorite group. On the way, they come across a strange girl who kills herself before their eyes.
In search of a sheriff, the guys find themselves in an abandoned house. There they are already waiting for a man with a leather face who longs for blood and death.
This maniac is wielding a chainsaw, and his victims are unlikely to be able to escape ... A remake of the classic film "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre" Toub Huler, filmed in 1974.
6. Judgment Night | 2013
2022 year, USA. Peace and tranquility reign in the world, the crime rate has significantly decreased. That's because once a year, on Judgment Night, everyone has the opportunity to kill.
The victim may be a bored boss or unfaithful wife, anyone. You can do everything, only you need to try to survive until dawn.
Sandin family members are wealthy and successful. They are not going to take part in Doomsday, they are happy with their life, but they don’t think at all that they can have enemies too.
Sequel. Film Doomsday received mixed reviews, but lived up to the creators' expectations with high box office. The sequels "Judgment Night - 2 and 3" were shot.
5. The spell | 2013
Film The spell Filmed based on real events. Ed and Lorraine Warren, paranormal investigators, shared a story from their practice.
The Perron family moves to a new home. At first, everything goes as it should, new settlers like it in a new place, but after a while oddities begin.
At night, someone wanders around the house, the beloved dog dies, dead birds constantly appear near the house. It soon becomes dangerous here. The Perron family can only be helped by Ed and Lorraine.
Sequel. "Spell-2." In 2020, they plan to shoot the third part of the film.
4. Scream | 1996
A telephone maniac appeared in the city of Woodsboro. It is only known that he loves horror films, wears a black cloak and a mask. Before killing his victim, he calls her on the phone and threatens.
A year ago, Sidney Prescott survived the tragedy. Her mother was raped and killed, the girl managed to escape. The culprit is punished, but Sydney's phone rings again. After the attack, a friend of Sidney Bill is arrested, because the girl is sure that he did it. But the calls do not stop ...
Sequel. Scream broke all the fees, became the highest grossing among horror films. Therefore, a year later they released a sequel. The second, third and fourth parts could not repeat the success of the first. This fact does not stop the creators of the film, they have repeatedly said that they are going to shoot the fifth part. Unfortunately, the exact date of the premiere is unknown.
3. The call | 2002
A series of mysterious deaths began in the city. Four teenagers died after watching a mysterious video tape. An unknown called them and said that within a week they would die.
Journalist Rachel is about to investigate the matter. She watched the video, and this tape also came to her son. Now their lives are in danger. Can Rachel find the answers to all the questions in a week, or is she destined to die too?
Sequels famous movie "Call". “Call - 2”, “Calls”.
2. Destination | 2000
High school student Alex must fly to Paris. He has strange feelings. The guy realizes that the plane will crash. He leaves the cabin and warns other passengers. Someone leaves with him, but most of the passengers do not take seriously the statement of a strange young man.
A premonition did not deceive Alex; a plane crash claimed the lives of many people. But those who managed to survive, too, begin to die. Alex realizes that this is not a salvation, but only a delay ...
Sequel. In total, five parts of the film were shot. "Destination". Fans were waiting for the sixth part, but work on it never started. The creators explained this by the fact that the project is very expensive, it’s easier to make a more budgetary film.
1. Saw: A Survival Game | 2004
Adams woke up in the basement. He is not alone there. On the floor lies a man with a shot head and a player in his hands, in the other corner of the cell, Dr. Lawrence.
Men discover the film, listening to it, they learn the conditions of the kidnapper. If Lawrence doesn't kill Adam, his daughter and wife will die. What can prisoners do in such a situation, can they outwit their captor and get out of the basement alive?
Sequel. Filmmakers “Saw: A Survival Game” did not stop there and removed another 7 parts. The film brought very good money. "Saw" even entered into the Guinness Book of Records, as the highest grossing movie series of all time.