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While horror movies make people scared, humans strangely enjoy such fear. With each passing day, more horror movies are produced to satisfy the thrill of feeling scared when encountering those 'terrifying ghosts.' These films may have plots involving flesh-eating ghosts, heroic ghosts, or even ghosts with a 'human touch' helping others. Some films talk about ghosts but in a comedic genre.
In today's article, let's explore The Best Horror Movies Ever Made together!
1. The Exorcist (1973) - Demon Haunt
Based on the novel by Blatty, the film recounts a real-life case in Washington. It revolves around Regan, a girl who, after playing with a Ouija board, exhibits eerie demonic symptoms while living with her mother.
Plot Summary: The story follows Regan, an adorable and beautiful girl. Things take a dark turn when her mother witnesses unusual and terrifying changes in her daughter's behavior. Despite medical tests showing nothing abnormal, the doctors conclude that Regan is possessed. A demonic exorcism is the last resort to save her from the clutches of evil.
2. Shape-Shifting Creature - The Thing (1982)
Exploring extraterrestrial infection, the film showcases grotesque alien creatures that are truly spine-chilling. While the visual effects may not be top-notch, they still induce fear and shock in the audience. A 2011 remake exists but is considered inferior to the original 1982 version.
Film Summary: The movie revolves around a group of scientists researching in Antarctica who are attacked by an alien creature. This creature is not only cunning and intelligent, possessing the intellect of a civilization predating ours by millions of years, but it also has the ability to replicate rapidly. With just a few infected cells, it can control and mimic humans. Aware of the imminent threat of humanity's extinction if the creature escapes the icy Antarctic and reaches civilization, a scientist decides to destroy all means of transportation and communication to isolate the creature. They embark on a survival battle against this malevolent creature in human disguise. But first, they must determine: who is the imposter.
3. Spiritual Haunting - Kairo (2001)
A movie that can send shivers down your spine but also evoke silent emotions about the endless sorrow and profound loneliness within human beings.
Film Summary: Two groups led by Kudo Michi and Ryosuke discover evidence suggesting that demonic souls can attempt to invade the human world through the Internet.
After the evacuation of Tokyo begins, ghosts start appearing everywhere. Ryosuke then wanders through a doorway covered in red tape and encounters a ghost explaining that 'death is eternal loneliness.' Ryosuke loses the will to live, and Michi must drag him to safety. They drive through a burning Tokyo, witnessing apocalyptic scenes: the sky turning black, a military cargo plane falling from the sky, and people leaping from tall buildings. Later, this fortunate couple finds a ship ready to leave Tokyo, and a small group of survivors informs them that similar events are happening worldwide. As the ship heads to South America, Ryosuke and Michi go under the ship's deck, where Ryosuke disintegrates into ashes.
4. Deathly Loop - The Ring (2002)
Perhaps after watching this film, every viewer feels haunted each time they open the DVD to watch it. With a horrifying appearance, The Ring makes the audience 'shudder in fear' whenever the monster appears.
Plot Summary: The Ring revolves around the mysterious videotape that viewers must pay for with their own lives. During a mountain trip, two young girls, Katie Embry and Rebecca Kotler, curiously watch the tape with their friends. They each pay the price. Katie's aunt, Rachel Keller, is determined to uncover the truth but unwittingly brings danger to her own family. With chilling scenes, The Ring is truly not for the faint-hearted.
5. Supernatural Phenomenon - Paranormal Activity (2007)
The film, shot in a documentary style, instills fear in viewers due to its realistic portrayal. While not filled with many horrifying scenes, a few suspenseful moments still manage to make the audience 'shudder in fear.'
Plot Summary: Paranormal Activity follows a young couple, Katie and Micah, who have just moved into their new home. Katie tells her husband that it seems like a supernatural force has been 'haunting' her since childhood. Micah decides to install security cameras to capture all supernatural occurrences in the house. However, the supernatural events escalate beyond being a peculiar phenomenon and begin to harm their lives.
6. Zombie-infested Territory - Zombieland (2009)
A film that explores the eerie theme of the undead. However, when watching this movie, you'll find more amusing and humorous situations than the feeling of terror!
Plot Summary: Zombieland The film follows two men trying to navigate survival in a world overrun by zombies. Columbus, a weak man, survives thanks to his overwhelming fear of flesh-eating zombies. Tallahassee is a zombie-killing hero, determined to eradicate the last zombie on Earth. When they team up with Wichita and Little Rock, fortunate survivors in the zombie-filled world, they must collectively decide which is less painful: sticking together or offering themselves to the zombie horde.
7. Eerie Spirits - Insidious (2010)
With many dark and foggy scenes, the atmosphere in the film somewhat makes the audience 'shudder in fear.' Alongside eerily silent sound effects, viewers should avoid watching the film in a dark room or a quiet space. It's best to have someone watch it with you to reduce the fear when encountering haunting scenes.
Plot Summary: The film begins when young Dalton Lambert falls into a coma after slipping off the ladder in the attic. After a month of unsuccessful treatments, Dalton's parents, Josh and Renai, bring him home. From then on, a series of paranormal phenomena occur in their house. The couple hears strange sounds and is attacked by malevolent entities. At that moment, Lorraine, Dalton's grandmother, decides to call for help. The one she contacts is her friend, the psychic Elise.
Elise, along with her two colleagues Specs and Tucker, conducts an investigation into the supernatural occurrences. Elise concludes that Dalton has entered a realm coexisting with the real world called The Further. Malevolent spirits in this realm want to possess him. Elise reveals a significant secret: she knew Lorraine 25 years ago. At that time, Josh was an 8-year-old boy haunted by the Black Bride's spirit. Elise erased Josh's memory, but it still passed on to his son. Therefore, only Josh can enter The Further and save his son. In the end, Elise realizes the abnormality in Josh when he returns from the realm. As she tries to take a photo, she is strangled to death. In reality, he has been possessed by the Black Bride.
8. The Blood Curse (2011)
A Vietnamese film centered around an ancient tree. Viewers will witness eerie and horrifying scenes.
Plot Summary: The Blood Curse tells the story of three medical students, Binh, Khai, and Tuy, who accidentally discover a peculiar blood-sucking plant called Blood Curse. Intrigued, they choose this plant as the subject for their traditional medicine research, a course taught by Professor Resurrection. However, strange things happen: screams, lullabies, and deaths.
9. Terrifying Haunting - The Conjuring (2013)
This film has received positive reviews from critics and audiences alike. After its release in theaters, the film grossed over fifteen times its production budget. Despite its horror elements, the film is captivating due to its intriguing storyline.
Plot Summary: Set in 1971, the film follows the story of Ed and Lorraine Warren, renowned investigators of supernatural phenomena in the 20th century.
A haunted family continually terrorized by a terrifying ghost seeks help from the Warren couple. Naturally, given their profession, the Warrens quickly agree to assist. Little do they know that this nod will lead them into contact with bizarre supernatural forces, becoming one of the most frightening cases they've ever encountered in their lives.
10. The Haunted Doll - Annabelle (2014)
Exploiting events after the horror film The Conjuring, Annabelle gives viewers a creepy feeling at the first sight of the eerie doll. The film contains startling elements, making it unsuitable for the faint-hearted!
Plot Summary: Annabelle is the story of the origin of the haunted doll. Delving into the film, Annabelle appears in the lives of a young couple. The gift John gives to his wife on her birthday and the move to a new home is none other than the doll Annabelle.
On a fateful night, their home is invaded by two psychopaths. Since the horrifying event, many bizarre phenomena have begun to occur in the house, all related to the Annabelle doll.
11. The Eerie Clown - IT (2017)
Belonging to the horror genre, IT, in reality, conceals a profound exploration of the pains and tumultuous adolescence. This is the film's success in integrating meaningful content to mitigate the horror elements seen in previous films.
Plot Summary: The film revolves around the strong childhood friendship of seven kids in The Losers' Club. These innocent boys and girls are haunted by an evil force taking the form of a sinister clown. The trailer emphasizes the horror of Pennywise, who has brought death to the town of Derry for decades, terrorizing the minds of the children. He plays on the fears of these kids in a chilling game of terror.
Conclusion
With the aforementioned horror films, readers will have more options for entertaining with friends and family. For the horror genre, it's best to invite as many people as possible to watch together, creating a fun and less scary movie-watching experience.
Wishing you all enjoyable moments of entertainment with friends and loved ones!
