There’s no better way to celebrate the spooky season than with a great, scary film. Plenty of new films are released this time of year to help you celebrate the Halloween season — but sometimes the tried and true make for a far better experience.
At Thrillvania Haunted House Park, we might know a thing or two about the scariest films of all time. Even as the leading haunted house in Terrell, TX, there are some flicks that still make us shudder in fear. Whether you’re looking to curl up with your boo or watch something scary with the entire family, we’ll break down the best horror movies that will really chill you to the bone.
It’s time to channel your inner monster and make the popcorn. Here are 10 of the scariest movies that will help you get this Halloween started off right!
10. Oculus (2013)
This terrifying thriller will have you scared to look at yourself in the mirror — literally. The story is about a set of siblings that might just meet their demise when dealing with a grand old mirror they’re shipping from an auction. Of course, there’s more to it than just a looking glass. It’s what’s inside the glass that will leave you shaking in fear…
9. The Silence of the Lambs (1991)
This classic film was easily one of the weirdest and scariest movies of its time — and still to this day. There’s nothing scarier than cannibals and a serial killer who hunts down women to kill and use for their cross-dressing fantasies. This is definitely a great one to get you in the spooky spirit this Halloween season, but you just might find yourself afraid to walk alone at night afterward.
8. The Birds (1963)
This Alfred Hitchcock movie may be the reason that so many people have a fear of birds — or maybe the movie was destined to eat at an already existing fear. Nevertheless, this chilling thriller is a good match for your Halloween night, so long as you plan to stay inside and away from any murderous, flying birds.
7. The Babadook (2014)
In our eyes, ‘The Babadook’ is easily one of the scariest movies ever created. It may be because the little kid in the movie is just so absolutely terrifying (and we all know little kids can be pretty creepy in the dead of the night.) This film tells the story about a children’s book that brings about a pretty invasive demon. It may make you a bit more selective when you choose a bedtime story for your kids.
6. Let the Right One In (2008)
There’s no way to describe how terrifying this movie really is — you’ll just have to see for yourself. This falls into the same category as above, with these spooky adolescents being the star of the show. The Swedish thriller will keep you on the edge of your seat, telling a tale of friendship between two young kids. Of course, the young girl is anything by ordinary, and may just have a connection to a group of local serial murderers.
Moral of the film: Choose your friends wisely, because they might just get you killed.
5. Rosemary’s Baby (1968)
If you’re thinking about having a baby, you may want to reconsider after watching this class. Every mother hopes for a healthy pregnancy, but as Rosemary grew larger with child, she also became more and more isolated. But once the baby was born, everyone was in for a devilish surprise. To this day, ‘Rosemary’s Baby” is not only one of Roman Polanski’s finest creations but one of the most pivotal horror films in cinematic history.
4. Psycho (1960)
Alfred Hitchcock is certain to make more than one cameo on a list about the scariest films of all time. His film, ‘Psycho’, is still so popular that you’ve probably seen one of the many remakes or spin-offs based off its peculiar, gruesome plot. One murderous genius really takes the cake with this bone-chilling film. It’s easily a film you’ll want to watch again and again, if you aren’t already shaking in fear, of course.
3. The Mummy (1999)
A soldier unleashes a mummified, angry Egyptian Princess into the streets of London. Sounds pretty crazy, right? Of course, she wreaks havoc on everything and everyone with her terrifying, devilish powers, and it’s up to that same soldier to stop her. Would you know how to defeat the ancient magic of an Egyptian princess? You might after you watch this exhilarating film.
2. House on Haunted Hill (1959)
One couple throws a peculiar party in a former insane asylum… and let the madness unravel from there. They offer a million dollars to any one of their guests that make it through the night, but after they too become trapped inside the house, they realize that the house is a lot spookier than they ever imagined. If you’re a fan of psychological thrillers and horror, this classic horror movie is definitely worth the watch!
1. A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night (2014)
Men who disrespect women often go unpunished, but this film may make them second guess their disrespectful nature. The Iranian film features a skateboarding vampire who preys on predatory men. While the men get a “taste of their own medicine”, the vampiress gets a taste of the blood she craves. ‘A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night’ is not your typical vampire movie, but it’s sure to leave you questioning whether vampires are real and walk among us.
Celebrate Halloween with the Scariest Films of All Time
Grab your popcorn, draw the curtains, and maybe leave a light on… because it’s finally time to binge on a horror movie marathon! These films will knock your socks off and leave you shaking in fear. But these are only some of the scariest films around, and there is certainly more you can do to make the most of the Halloween season.
If you’re celebrating Halloween in Terrell, TX, and the Greater Dallas region, come experience real life thrills and shrills for yourself at Thrillvania Haunted House Park. You, your friends, and your family will have the night of your lives as you outrun the monsters lurking around every corner. Get your tickets today!