The Top 12 Scariest Horror Movies of All Time

The horror genre has always been a fan favorite, with a wide range of movies that have kept audiences on the edge of their seats. Here are 12 of the most disturbing horror movies of all time:

1.The Exorcist (1973)

Arguably the most iconic horror movie of all time, The Exorcist tells the story of a young girl possessed by a demon and the two priests who try to save her soul. The film's realistic portrayal of possession, combined with its intense special effects, make it a true classic that still has the power to terrify audiences today.

2.The Shining (1980)

Stephen King's The Shining tells the story of a man who becomes the caretaker of a remote hotel and descends into madness as he is haunted by ghosts and visions. The creepy atmosphere and intense performances by Jack Nicholson and Shelley Duvall make this film a true horror masterpiece.

3.Psycho (1960)

Alfred Hitchcock's Psycho is the ultimate psychological horror movie, with a twist ending that is still shocking to this day. The film follows a young woman who is on the run after stealing money from her employer and ends up at the eerie Bates Motel, where she encounters the disturbed Norman Bates.

4.The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974)

This classic slasher film follows a group of friends who are brutally murdered by a family of cannibals, including the iconic Leatherface. The film's low budget and grainy cinematography only add to its unsettling atmosphere.

5.A Clockwork Orange (1971)

Stanley Kubrick's A Clockwork Orange is a disturbing exploration of free will and violence. The film follows a young man who is subjected to a government experiment that attempts to cure him of his violent tendencies, but with chilling consequences.

6.The Blair Witch Project (1999)

This found footage horror film follows a group of students who venture into the Maryland woods to investigate the legend of the Blair Witch, only to be terrorized by an unseen presence. The film's use of shaky camera work and ambiguous ending make it a truly terrifying experience.

7.The Babadook (2014)

The Babadook is a deeply unsettling and psychological horror film about a single mother struggling to deal with her son's fear of a monster that may or may not be real. The film's use of subtle scares and themes of grief and mental illness make it a truly haunting experience.

8.The Conjuring (2013)

Based on a true story, The Conjuring tells the tale of paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren as they help a family terrorized by a demonic presence in their home. The film's intense jump scares and depiction of demonic possession make it a truly frightening experience.

9.The Saw franchise (2004-2017)

The Saw franchise consists of eight films about a serial killer known as Jigsaw who subjects his victims to gruesome "games" in order to test their will to live. The films' grisly death traps and twisted moral dilemmas make them a favorite among horror fans.

10.The Ring (2002)

Based on a Japanese horror film, The Ring follows a journalist who investigates a cursed videotape that kills anyone who watches it after seven days. The film's creepy atmosphere and jump scares make it a true horror classic.

11.Hostel (2005)

This horror film tells the story of two young men who are kidnapped and taken to a secret location where wealthy people pay to torture and kill them. The movie's graphic violence and its disturbing premise have made it a controversial film.

12.The Human Centipede (2009)

This horror film tells the story of a mad scientist who kidnaps three tourists and surgically attaches them together to create a "human centipede." The movie's graphic content and its disturbing premise have made it one of the most controversial horror movies of all time.