Top 100 Horror Movies Of All Time

The Top 100 Horror Movies Of All Time: Horror movies are a genre that has fascinated and terrified audiences for decades. From the classic monsters of Universal Studios to the modern slashers of Blumhouse Productions, horror movies have explored the darkest corners of the human psyche and the most horrifying scenarios imaginable. But what are the best horror movies of all time? How do you rank them based on their quality, impact, and influence?

To answer these questions, we have compiled a tab of the top 100 horror movies of all time, based on a variety of sources, such as critics’ reviews, audience ratings, awards, and cultural significance. We have also included some summaries and trivia for each movie, as well as some images to give you a glimpse of their terror. Whether you are a fan of horror movies or just curious about them, we hope you enjoy this list and find some new favorites or old classics to watch.

Top 100 Horror Movies Of All Time

Here is a table of the top 100 horror movies of all time, with the rank, title, year, and director of each movie:

Rank	Title	Year	Director
100	The Babadook	2014	Jennifer Kent
99	The Wicker Man	1973	Robin Hardy
98	The Fly	1986	David Cronenberg
97	The Blair Witch Project	1999	Daniel Myrick and Eduardo Sánchez
96	The Conjuring	2013	James Wan
95	The Evil Dead	1981	Sam Raimi
94	The Texas Chain Saw Massacre	1974	Tobe Hooper
93	The Sixth Sense	1999	M. Night Shyamalan
92	The Ring	2002	Gore Verbinski
91	The Omen	1976	Richard Donner
90	The Exorcist	1973	William Friedkin
89	The Shining	1980	Stanley Kubrick
88	Psycho	1960	Alfred Hitchcock
87	Halloween	1978	John Carpenter
86	A Nightmare on Elm Street	1984	Wes Craven
85	Scream	1996	Wes Craven
84	The Silence of the Lambs	1991	Jonathan Demme
83	Jaws	1975	Steven Spielberg
82	Alien	1979	Ridley Scott
81	The Thing	1982	John Carpenter
80	Rosemary’s Baby	1968	Roman Polanski
79	The Birds	1963	Alfred Hitchcock
78	Carrie	1976	Brian De Palma
77	The Others	2001	Alejandro Amenábar
76	The Mist	2007	Frank Darabont
75	The Cabin in the Woods	2012	Drew Goddard
74	Get Out	2017	Jordan Peele
73	The Witch	2015	Robert Eggers
72	Hereditary	2018	Ari Aster
71	The Lighthouse	2019	Robert Eggers
70	The Haunting	1963	Robert Wise
69	The Innocents	1961	Jack Clayton
68	The Orphanage	2007	J.A. Bayona
67	The Devil’s Backbone	2001	Guillermo del Toro
66	Pan’s Labyrinth	2006	Guillermo del Toro
65	Let the Right One In	2008	Tomas Alfredson
64	The Host	2006	Bong Joon-ho
63	Train to Busan	2016	Yeon Sang-ho
62	The Grudge	2004	Takashi Shimizu
61	Ringu	1998	Hideo Nakata
60	Audition	1999	Takashi Miike
59	The Eye	2002	Oxide and Danny Pang
58	A Tale of Two Sisters	2003	Kim Jee-woon
57	The Wailing	2016	Na Hong-jin
56	Suspiria	1977	Dario Argento
55	The Beyond	1981	Lucio Fulci
54	The House by the Cemetery	1981	Lucio Fulci
53	Zombi 2	1979	Lucio Fulci
52	Deep Red	1975	Dario Argento
51	Opera	1987	Dario Argento
50	The Changeling	1980	Peter Medak
49	The Entity	1982	Sidney J. Furie
48	Poltergeist	1982	Tobe Hooper
47	The Amityville Horror	1979	Stuart Rosenberg
46	The Omen	2006	John Moore
45	The Exorcism of Emily Rose	2005	Scott Derrickson
44	The Conjuring 2	2016	James Wan
43	The Nun	2018	Corin Hardy
42	Annabelle	2014	John R. Leonetti
41	Insidious	2010	James Wan
40	Saw	2004	James Wan
39	The Final Destination	2009	David R. Ellis
38	Final Destination	2000	James Wong
37	I Know What You Did Last Summer	1997	Jim Gillespie
36	Urban Legend	1998	Jamie Blanks
35	Scream 2	1997	Wes Craven
34	Scream 3	2000	Wes Craven
33	Scream 4	2011	Wes Craven
32	Friday the 13th	1980	Sean S. Cunningham
31	Friday the 13th Part 2	1981	Steve Miner
30	Friday the 13th Part III	1982	Steve Miner
29	Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter	1984	Joseph Zito
28	Friday the 13th Part VI: Jason Lives	1986	Tom McLoughlin
27	Friday the 13th Part VII: The New Blood	1988	John Carl Buechler
26	Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan	1989	Rob Hedden
25	Jason Goes to Hell: The Final Friday	1993	Adam Marcus
24	Jason X	2001	James Isaac
23	Freddy vs. Jason	2003	Ronny Yu
22	A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy’s Revenge	1985	Jack Sholder
21	A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors	1987	Chuck Russell
20	A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master	1988	Renny Harlin
19	A Nightmare on Elm Street 5: The Dream Child	1989	Stephen Hopkins
18	Freddy’s Dead: The Final Nightmare	1991	Rachel Talalay
17	Wes Craven’s New Nightmare	1994	Wes Craven
16	Halloween II	1981	Rick Rosenthal
15	Halloween III: Season of the Witch	1982	Tommy Lee Wallace
14	Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers	1988	Dwight H. Little
13	Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers	1989	Dominique Othenin-Girard
12	Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers	1995	Joe Chappelle
11	Halloween H20: 20 Years Later	1998	Steve Miner
10	Halloween: Resurrection	2002	Rick Rosenthal
9	Halloween	2007	Rob Zombie
8	Halloween II	2009	Rob Zombie
7	Halloween	2018	David Gordon Green
6	The Shining	1997	Mick Garris
5	The Shining	2019	Mike Flanagan
4	Doctor Sleep	2019	Mike Flanagan
3	Psycho II	1983	Richard Franklin
2	Psycho III	1986	Anthony Perkins
1	Psycho IV: The Beginning	1990	Mick Garris

Ten Horror Movies

100. The Wicker Man (1973)

A police officer travels to a remote Scottish island to investigate the disappearance of a young girl, only to discover a pagan cult that practices human sacrifice. The Wicker Man is a cult classic that blends horror, mystery, and musical elements, creating a unique and unsettling atmosphere. The film is widely regarded as one of the best British horror movies ever made and has inspired several remakes and parodies. The film’s ending, which involves a giant wicker statue, is one of the most shocking and memorable in horror history.

Director: Robin Hardy

Cast: Edward Woodward, Christopher Lee, Diane Cilento, Britt Ekland, Ingrid Pitt

Release date: December 6, 1973

Budget: £500,000

Box office: Unknown

99. The Babadook (2014)

A widowed mother and her troubled son are haunted by a sinister creature that lurks in the pages of a children’s book. The Babadook is a psychological horror film that explores the themes of grief, trauma, and mental illness, as well as the bond between a mother and her child. The film received critical acclaim for its smart and subtle storytelling, its effective use of sound and visuals, and its powerful performances by the lead actors. The film also spawned a popular meme, as the Babadook became an unlikely icon for the LGBTQ+ community.

Director: Jennifer Kent

Cast: Essie Davis, Noah Wiseman, Daniel Henshall, Hayley McElhinney, Barbara West

Release date: May 22, 2014

Budget: $2 million

Box office: $10.3 million

98. The Blair Witch Project (1999)

Three film students venture into the woods of Maryland to make a documentary about a local legend, the Blair Witch, but soon find themselves lost and terrorized by an unseen force. The Blair Witch Project is a groundbreaking horror film that popularized the found footage style, creating a realistic and immersive experience for the viewers.

The film was made on a low budget, with minimal script and direction, and relied heavily on the improvisation and reactions of the actors. The film also used a clever marketing campaign, which involved creating a fake website and documentary, to generate hype and mystery around the film. The film was a huge success, earning over $248 million worldwide, and spawned several sequels and imitations.

Directors: Daniel Myrick and Eduardo Sánchez

Cast: Heather Donahue, Michael C. Williams, Joshua Leonard

Release date: July 14, 1999

Budget: $60,000

Box office: $248.6 million

97. The Fly (1986)

A brilliant scientist experiments with a teleportation device, but accidentally fuses himself with a fly, resulting in a horrific transformation. The Fly is a remake of the 1958 film of the same name but with a more gruesome and graphic approach. The film is a showcase of the body horror genre, as it depicts the physical and psychological deterioration of the protagonist, played by Jeff Goldblum. The film also features a love story between the scientist and a journalist, played by Geena Davis, adding an emotional layer to the horror. The film won an Academy Award for Best Makeup and is considered one of the best horror movies of the 1980s.

96. The Evil Dead (1981)

Five friends travel to a cabin in the woods, where they find a mysterious book and a tape recorder that unleashes demonic forces. The Evil Dead is a low-budget horror film that became a cult phenomenon, thanks to its inventive and energetic direction by Sam Raimi, its charismatic and comedic lead performance by Bruce Campbell, and its over-the-top gore and violence.

The film spawned two sequels, a remake, a TV series, and a musical, as well as influencing countless other horror movies and video games. The film is also notable for being one of the first films to be labeled as a “video nasty”, a term used to describe films that were deemed too obscene or disturbing for the public.

Director: Sam Raimi

Cast: Bruce Campbell, Ellen Sandweiss, Richard DeManincor, Betsy Baker, Theresa Tilly

Release date: October 15, 1981

Budget: $375,000

Box office: $2.6 million

95. The Omen (1976)

An American diplomat and his wife adopt a baby boy, unaware that he is the Antichrist, the son of Satan. The Omen is a supernatural horror film that deals with the theme of the end of days, as foretold by the Book of Revelation.

The film features a series of ominous and deadly events, such as a nanny’s suicide, a priest’s impalement, and a beheading, that are linked to the child’s presence. The film also has a memorable score by Jerry Goldsmith, which won an Academy Award for Best Original Score. The film was a commercial and critical success and spawned several sequels and a remake.

Director: Richard Donner

Cast: Gregory Peck, Lee Remick, David Warner, Billie Whitelaw, Harvey Stephens

Release date: June 25, 1976

Budget: $2.8 million

Box office: $60.9 million

94. The Cabin in the Woods (2012)

A group of college students go to a remote cabin for a weekend getaway but soon discover they are part of a ritual sacrifice orchestrated by a secret organization. The Cabin in the Woods is a horror comedy film that parodies and subverts the genre clichés and tropes while paying homage to its classics. The film is full of twists and surprises, as well as references and Easter eggs to various horror movies and monsters.

The film was co-written and produced by Joss Whedon, and directed by Drew Goddard, who both worked on the TV series Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Angel. The film received positive reviews from critics and fans and is considered one of the best horror movies of the 2010s.

93. The Exorcist III (1990)

A police detective investigates a series of murders that resemble the crimes of a serial killer who died 15 years ago and finds a connection to the events of the first Exorcist film. The Exorcist III is a sequel to the original Exorcist film and is based on the novel Legion by William Peter Blatty, who also wrote and directed the film.

The film ignores the events of the second Exorcist film and focuses more on the psychological and theological aspects of the story, rather than the sensational and sensationalized aspects. The film features a chilling performance by Brad Dourif as the Gemini Killer and a cameo by Fabio as an angel. The film also contains one of the most effective jump scares in horror history, involving a nurse and a pair of scissors.

92. The Birds (1963)

A wealthy socialite follows a potential lover to a small coastal town, where she witnesses a series of inexplicable and violent attacks by birds. The Birds is a horror thriller film directed by Alfred Hitchcock, based on a short story by Daphne du Maurier.

The film is a masterclass of suspense and tension, as it builds up the mystery and menace of the avian assailants, without ever explaining their motives or origins. The film also uses innovative special effects and sound design, as well as real and mechanical birds, to create a realistic and terrifying atmosphere. The film is widely regarded as one of Hitchcock’s best and most influential films and has inspired many other horror movies involving animals.

91. The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974)

A group of friends encounters a family of cannibalistic killers, led by a chainsaw-wielding maniac known as Leatherface, in the rural Texas countryside. The Texas Chainsaw Massacre is a seminal horror film that revolutionized the genre, with its raw and gritty style, its minimal dialogue and music, and its graphic and realistic violence.

The film was inspired by the true crimes of serial killer Ed Gein and was made on a shoestring budget, with unknown actors and a guerrilla filmmaking approach. The film was banned or censored in many countries and faced harsh criticism for its brutality and nihilism. However, the film also gained a cult following and critical acclaim and is now considered one of the most influential and important horror movies ever made.

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