Lack of adrenaline and the urge to tickle our nerves makes us periodically watch horror films. However, recently it has been very difficult to find a high-quality film in this genre. In this publication, we will review the list of the best horror films in the world in recent decades.
"1408" (2007)
Opens the top 20 of the best horror films in the world of the movie "1408". The movie was shot based on the eponymous novel by Stephen King. Despite the small number of special effects, thanks to the excellent play of the actors and the terrible atmosphere, he scares from the very first minutes.
Cynical writer Mac Ansley decides to spend the night in a room at the Dolphin Hotel. This number is closed, as for many years it has been known as the abode of ghosts. But Mac does not believe in the afterlife. However, a night at a hotel will change his mind ...
Rating - 8.9 out of 10. The film is the best in its genre and is worthy of all praise.
Dracula (1992)
The self-adaptation of the Bram Stoker's novel with beautiful actors and high-quality production became the best horror film in the world in 1992.
Young lawyer Jonatham Harker is happy with his fiance Mina, the couple is about to get married. However, before the wedding, Jonathan is forced to go to Transylvania, to the castle of the mysterious Count Dracula. He still does not know who is hiding under the guise of an aristocrat.
Rating - 8.3 out of 10. The film, despite its age, immerses viewers in an atmosphere of horror and mystery from the very first minutes.
"Saw" (2004)
The film is suitable for lovers of bloody scenes and an atmosphere of panic. Two men woke up in a damp basement next to a corpse. They do not understand where they are. The screen suddenly turns on, and a voice on the record says that only the one who kills another will be saved. However, first you need to remove the chain. There is no key in the room, which means that one of them will have to saw off a limb ...
Rating - 8.2 out of 10.
The Shining (1980)
In fourth place in the top of the best horror films in the world is "Radiance." This film is almost 40 years old, however, it does not lose its appeal in the eyes of lovers of horror stories. Superbly thought out plot, excellent work of the operator and talented actors create an eerie atmosphere. This is one of the best horror films in the world, based on a book by Stephen King.
In the story, Jack with his wife and stepson goes to work as a caretaker in a hotel, lost in a snowy valley. The employer warns Jack that the previous caretaker went crazy and killed his own family, but he is sure that the hotel will be a great place for his creative work as a writer. But when the family arrives, Jack has a strange feeling that he has already been here ...
Rating - 8 out of 10.
"Mirrors" (2008)
In fifth place in the top 10 best horror films of the world - "Mirrors". This is a free remake of South Korean director Alexander Azh, which caused most viewers to be afraid to come up in the mirrors in their own house.
In the center of the plot is Ben Carson, who begins to pursue a demon who has settled in the Looking Glass. Soon, Ben realizes that the series of murders is connected with Anna Esseker, who was obsessed. Now he needs to find Anna, because the demon is hunting his family.
Rating - 8.1 out of 10.
Spell 2 (2016)
In sixth place in the list of the best horrors in the world is the film "Spell 2". It should be noted that the first part of the film is described in our list a little lower.
This is another story of Ed and Lorraine Warren, who continue to study the paranormal. These events took place in Anfield in the 70s of the last century and were even described in newspapers. There are records on which 11-year-old Janet speaks in the voice of a long-dead old man.
In the story, a single mother with children moves to a new house after a divorce. One night after the games of girls with a blackboard in the house, the unimaginable begins to happen. And most of all goes to little Janet.
The Curse of Annabelle (2014)
A truly creepy movie, for which Annabelle Wallis, who starred, received the MTV Film Award for Best Fright.
The plot focuses on a young married couple who are expecting a baby. One day, John gives his wife a large beautiful doll Annabelle, which becomes the pearl of her collection. But the next night a couple of Satanists attack the spouses. Arriving policemen manage to shoot the obsessed woman, and the demon settles in the Annabelle doll. Since then, Mia, who often stays home alone, has constantly noticed oddities in the house.
The rating is 7.7 out of 10. It is noteworthy that critics rated the film not very highly, but viewers have a different opinion.
The Spell (2013)
The film is deservedly included in the list of the best horrors of the world (rating and reviews prove this). A terrible atmosphere and many scary moments can scare even the most daring spectator.
Another excellent movie by James Wang. The plot is based on the real story of the American family. Roger and Carolyn Perron are a happy family that has five daughters. They move to a big house in Rhode Island. However, soon they began to worry about paranormal phenomena. Frightened spouses invite the famous couple of psychics Ed and Lorraine.
Rating - 7.6 out of 10.
The Phantom of the Red River (2005)
This is not the most famous horror film, but one of the most atmospheric. The described events really took place in the USA at the beginning of the 19th century.
According to the plot, the Bell family incurs the curse of a witch living in the neighborhood. Since then, Betsy, the youngest of the sisters, begins to visit a ghost every night, causing her real physical pain. However, in fact, the phantom does not want to harm the girl ...
Rating - 7.5 out of 10.
"Case No. 39" (2005)
This is a creepy mystical film with a psychological component from a German director. The wonderful play of the actors (in particular, Renee Zellweger and Jodelle Ferland) and the growing tension as events unfold make him worth seeing.
Emily is a lonely ward woman. Once she manages to save a nine-year-old girl whose parents wanted to burn her in the oven. Emily takes Lilith to her, but soon realizes that a demon is hiding in the guise of a child ...
Rating - 7.4 out of 10.
The Six Demons of Emily Rose (2005)
In eleventh place in the top of the best horror films in the world - "The Six Demons of Emily Rose". It is based on real events taking place in 1976.
In the center of the plot is the priest More, whom the court accuses of the death of Emily Rose. The girl was obsessed and died after an exorcism session. Will the Sea justify itself?
The rating is 7.3 out of 10. The film has received many awards and is considered one of the best in its genre. Separately, it is worth evaluating the game Jennifer Carpenter, played by Emily Rose.
The Call (1998)
The Japanese horror film is considered a classic of the genre. In some episodes, angular shooting, unusual for European cinema, was used. Even critics noted the oppressive atmosphere and excellent musical accompaniment.
The plot focuses on a young journalist who is investigating a series of mysterious deaths. Soon, she realizes that all the dead watched the same video, after which they died a week later. After viewing this recording, a call is also heard at the girl’s house ...
Rating - 7.1 out of 10.
Crimson Peak (2015)
On the thirteenth place in the list of the best horror films in the world is the mystical thriller of a Spanish director with elements of drama.
In the center of the plot is the Englishwoman Edith Cushing (Mia Vasikowska). The girl lost her father under mysterious circumstances and remained a wealthy heiress. Soon her mother’s ghost appeared with the words: "Beware of the Crimson Peak ...". And only after the wedding with Tom Sharp, she learns that this is the name of his family estate.
Rating - 7 out of 10. Talented actors, intense atmosphere and excellent work of the cameraman made this film worthy of praise.
Astral (2010)
On the fourteenth place in the list of the best horror films in the world (by rating) is an incredibly interesting and creepy motion picture by James Wang.
The plot focuses on the Lambert family. Spouses with three children move to a new house and soon notice otherworldly activity in it. One night, their son Dalton falls down the stairs, and in the morning it turns out that he fell into a coma. Doctors shrug, and meanwhile ghosts continue to torment the family. Even moving to another house does not save them. It soon turns out that the matter is not in the house, but in Dalton himself. The viewer can see the continuation of the history of the Lambert family in the film "Astral 2".
Rating - 6.8 out of 10.
Ghosts in Connecticut (2009)
This movie is on the list of the best horror films in the world. This story actually took place in the USA in the middle of the 20th century.
According to the plot, the family moves to the house in order to live closer to the hospital, in which one of the children is being treated for oncology. However, the events that begin to take place in the house force the family to fight not only with the disease, but also with otherworldly forces.
Rating - 6.7. It should be noted that in 2013 a film was released entitled "Ghosts in Connecticut: Ghosts of the Past" with a rating of 5.7. Both films are filled with eerie moments and increasing tension.
"Rite" (2011)
On the sixteenth place in the list of the best horror films in the world is the mystical movie "Rite". This is another movie based, according to the creators, on real events.
A young graduate of the seminary goes to the Vatican, where he meets his father Lucas. He tells him about the many rites of exorcism that he spent over the years of service to God. However, Michael is still skeptical. Until he himself witnesses one of these rites.
The rating is 6.6 out of 10. Spectators especially note the oppressive atmosphere and the excellent play of Anthony Hopkins.
Woman in Black (2012)
In this film, the leading role was played by the famous Daniel Radcliffe. A young London lawyer, who recently lost his wife, goes to a secluded northern village in order to compile a register of documents. However, his arrival awakens the evil that settled in this house and terrorizes the inhabitants of the village.
Rating - 6.5. It should be noted that the film was shot with high quality and leaves an unpleasant aftertaste after watching.
The Demon Inside (2016)
A truly scary and atmospheric horror film with detailed autopsy scenes will appeal to all fans of the genre.
The plot focuses on pathologists who receive the body of a beautiful young woman. The cause of death cannot be determined, but mysterious symbols appear inside the corpse. Soon, terrible events begin to occur in the room.
Rating - 6.4 out of 10.
Sinister (2012)
On the nineteenth place in the list of the best horror films in the world is the film "Sinister".
According to the plot, the author of detective novels (So Hawk) buys a house in which all the residents were killed a year ago. One day he accidentally finds videos that help him shed light on this story. Soon, however, mystical events begin to occur in the house.
Rating - 6.3 out of 10.
The Amityville Horror (2005)
In 1974, the police rang. In the city of Amityville, 6 people were shot. This was done by the only surviving family member - Ronald De Feo, who admitted that he was ordered to commit a crime by votes. A year later, the Luts family bought this house. History threatens to repeat itself ...
The rating is 5.9 out of 10. It should be noted that this atmospheric and creepy film can really scare the audience. And Ryan Reynolds perfectly conveyed the feelings of his hero.
2018 horror movies
The top 10 best horror films of the world are presented below:
- "Bird box". Intense horror with Sandra Bullock in the title role. Fleeing from invisible monsters that force people to commit suicide, Mallory must go down the river and get to shelter.
- "Quiet place". The world was filled with blind monsters, which are guided only by sounds. A family living in the American outback is forced to live in complete silence. But how long will this silence last?
- "Reincarnation." A creepy movie that tells about the fate of the Graham family.
- "Winchester House". The story of the house of Sarah Winchester, which today is a popular tourist attraction.
- "Monster's Lair." Two unlucky thieves, sneaking into a rich mansion, find there a tormented captive. However, getting out of it will not be so easy.
- "Astral 4". The story of a psychic who knows how to get in touch with the other world. Once her worst nightmare comes true - entities fill her house.
- "Further down the hall." In the center of the plot is a closed boarding house, whose students suddenly discover amazing talents in themselves. But is it their ability? Or spirits on the estate?
- Suspiria. The story of a student at a ballet school in which strange mystical events take place.
- Spinoff Spells - Curse of a Nun. In the story, the future nun Irene and the priest receive a task from the Vatican. They must investigate the suicide of a nun that occurred in a monastery in a village in Romania.
- In last place in the top 10 of the best horror films in the world is the Spanish film "Insomnia". He tells about what happens to the brain in the absence of sleep.
The list of these films is a list of the best horror films of 2018.
Conclusion
Of course, this is not a complete list of horror films that deserve attention. You can also note such films as "Take me to hell", "It", "Paranormal", "Asylum", "Dead silence", "Oculus", "Deliver us from the evil one", "Child of darkness", "Whisper" "
And we will hope that the directors will continue to delight the audience with quality horror films. Alas, in recent years they have become a rarity.