Some movies are just purely horrifying.
They captivate audiences, sending a shiver down their spines at how thrilling and creepy they can be.
They have retained their ability to scare and are as effective today as when they first came out.
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FromAndy Muschietti’sIttoWilliam Friedkin’sThe Exorcist, here are the scariest movies from horror cinema.
This one is a fun, modern horror classic that thrills audiences with how terrifying it can get.
But, soon he realizes this disaster may be the result of a terrifying curse.
Well, the 1975 summer blockbuster hitJawsmight be the reason for that.
This thrilling monster flick has terrified audiences for decades, making them scared to even go near a beach.
It’s greatly suspenseful and features some truly startling moments that have become recognizable in cinema.
Hooper and Spielberg certainly knew how to frighten their audience with this film.
It’s an intense, brutal, and spectacularly bloody horror remake that certainly leaves an impression.
Its scares continue to amaze audiences today and will continue to terrify for generations.
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