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Reel.com's Top 100 Scary Movies

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People who added this item 129  Average listal rating (60 ratings) 7.9  IMDB Rating 7.6 
1. Don't Look Now (1973)
Reel Snapshot: Enigmatic psychological thriller about British couple in Venice haunted by their child's death. Considered a classic for its eerie atmosphere, once-daring eroticism, shocking climax. Essential viewing for suspense-craving art-house fans.

People who added this item 576  Average listal rating (354 ratings) 7.6  IMDB Rating 8.1 
2. Rosemary's Baby (1968)
Reel Snapshot: Claustrophobic horror/thriller about pregnant woman who thinks she's being stalked by a Satanic cult. Slash-and-gore fans may be disappointed, but this engrossing, creepy classic still entertains fans of psychological horror.
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People who added this item 210  Average listal rating (134 ratings) 7.6  IMDB Rating 7.4 
3. Suspiria (1977)
Reel Snapshot: Stylish Italian cult classic about dance student uncovering her new school's bloody sinister side. Though skeptics scoffed at the threadbare plot, its dazzling visual style, gripping suspense thrills horror fans.

People who added this item 594  Average listal rating (395 ratings) 7.1  IMDB Rating
4. Halloween (1978)
Reel Snapshot: Low-budget, now-classic slasher film about masked murderer stalking sexually indulgent teenagers. A huge critical and popular smash, it still provides enough chills, suspense, and blood to please today's genre fans.
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People who added this item 1312  Average listal rating (949 ratings) 7.8  IMDB Rating 8.5 
5. Alien (1979)
Reel Snapshot: Horrifying, riveting tale of alien invading space ship was enormously popular. Critics agree this slime-fest is one of most effective sci-fi/horror films ever. Compulsory viewing for suspense, horror, terror fans.
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People who added this item 109  Average listal rating (64 ratings) 6.2  IMDB Rating 6.4 
6. The Hills Have Eyes (1977)
Reel Snapshot: A middle-American family is menaced by a clan of cannibalistic rural mutants in this gruesome classic. Fans of unsettlingly funny, subversive horror love this imaginative attack on family values.

People who added this item 1122  Average listal rating (750 ratings) 7.3  IMDB Rating 8.1 
7. The Exorcist (1973)
Reel Snapshot: Landmark film about young girl battling demonic possession. Though not as gory as today's favorites, this wildly popular, often terrifying spine-tingler remains a must for horror buffs.
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People who added this item 124  Average listal rating (75 ratings) 6.6  IMDB Rating 7.2 
8. The Hitcher (1986)
Reel Snapshot: Tense, grisly thriller follows young traveller menaced by obsessed homicidal hitchhiker. Despite an initial critical drubbing, its fast pace, unnerving ambiance, strong Hauer performance have earned it a cult following.
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People who added this item 532  Average listal rating (360 ratings) 7.2  IMDB Rating 7.6 
9. The Evil Dead (1981)
Reel Snapshot: Influential, ultra-gross horror/thriller about young campers battling body-possessing demons. Despite its shoestring budget, this stylish cult classic's ample gore, oddball humor have made it a favorite among "splatstick" horror/comedy fans.

People who added this item 95  Average listal rating (47 ratings) 7.6  IMDB Rating 7.8 
10. The Tenant (1976)
Reel Snapshot: Offbeat cult thriller about man renting apartment in menacing Parisian building. Polanski fans, those who enjoy tense psychological mysteries will relish this immaculate portrait of one man's descent into madness.

People who added this item 379  Average listal rating (256 ratings) 7.2  IMDB Rating 7.5 
11. The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974)
Reel Snapshot: Claustrophobic, ultra-low-budget frightfest about cannibals murdering teenagers. Though somewhat dated, this cult hits' imaginative camerawork, unrelenting suspense make it must-viewing for horror fans who appreciate implied more than explicit violence.

People who added this item 401  Average listal rating (253 ratings) 6  IMDB Rating 6.3 
12. Friday the 13th (1980)
Reel Snapshot: Now-classic splatter flick has summer camp, in which counselors were previously murdered, reopening. Somewhat dated, but its creepy music and gory effects still please horror fans.

People who added this item 116  Average listal rating (75 ratings) 6.7  IMDB Rating 7.3 
13. Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1978)
Reel Snapshot: Eerie sci-fi remake about extraterrestrial doppelgangers quietly taking over San Francisco. Well-received by audiences and critics, its chilling tension, pervasive paranoia will terrify sci-fi, horror, and suspense buffs.

People who added this item 447  Average listal rating (276 ratings) 7.9  IMDB Rating
14. Night of the Living Dead (1968)
Reel Snapshot: Low-budget classic about flesh-eating zombies overrunning a small Midwestern town. Still required viewing for serious horror buffs, cult film fans seeking creepy -- though not blatantly gory -- scares.
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People who added this item 69  Average listal rating (37 ratings) 6.8  IMDB Rating 7.3 
15. Black Christmas (1974)
Reel Snapshot: Influential slasher flick has psycho killer stalking sorority sisters during Christmas break. Great cast, lots of chills, and truly shocking ending make this essential viewing for fans of nervewracking horror.
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People who added this item 954  Average listal rating (618 ratings) 8.1  IMDB Rating 8.7 
16. Psycho (1960)
Reel Snapshot: Classic Hitchcock mystery thriller about grisly murders at isolated motel. Critics and audiences still rave over creepy lead performance, tension-filled build-up. A must for fans of suspense, psychological terror.
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People who added this item 35  Average listal rating (19 ratings) 8.1  IMDB Rating
17. Onibaba (1964)
Reel Snapshot: Two women kill to survive in this feudal era-set Japanese tale. With its mix of harsh poetic realism and mounting supernatural terror, this entertains foreign film buffs, adventurous fantasy/horror fans.

People who added this item 1023  Average listal rating (715 ratings) 5.7  IMDB Rating 6.2 
18. The Blair Witch Project (1999)
Reel Snapshot: Ingenious (and terrifying) "mockumentary" about film students lost in the woods. Appealing to mainstream and art-house audiences, this is a must-see for fans of atmospheric, frighteningly real suspense.
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People who added this item 80  Average listal rating (45 ratings) 6.1  IMDB Rating 6.2 
19. The Serpent and the Rainbow (1988)
Reel Snapshot: Genuinely scary, if slightly ridiculous, tale of voodoo-studying scientist in Haiti becoming target for practitioners attempting to turn him into a zombie. Unsettling, violent fare for suspense and horror fans.

People who added this item 1741  Average listal rating (1195 ratings) 8.2  IMDB Rating 8.5 
20. The Shining (1980)
Reel Snapshot: Chilling, cerebral drama about remote hotel caretaker slowly going insane. Though some viewers found its story cold, this remains a cult favorite, ideal for Jack Nicholson fans, eerie suspense lovers.
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People who added this item 681  Average listal rating (435 ratings) 6.7  IMDB Rating 7.4 
21. A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984)
Reel Snapshot: Terrifying supernatural horror/thriller about demonic child-murderer slaying teens via their dreams. Considered ingeniously frightening when first released. Classic slasher/slumber party movie remains required viewing for horror aficionados, 80s nostalgists.

People who added this item 326  Average listal rating (215 ratings) 6.8  IMDB Rating
22. Hellraiser (1987)
Reel Snapshot: Gut-wrenchingly graphic frightfest about woman's affair with her demonic brother-in-law. Its fantastically gory effects and brooding tension make this compulsory viewing for horror buffs, fans of the occult.
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People who added this item 552  Average listal rating (353 ratings) 6.6  IMDB Rating 7.4 
23. Poltergeist (1982)
Reel Snapshot: Wildly successful horror film about suburban family terrorized by evil spirits. With its nerve-wracking suspense and dazzling effects, this is scary entertainment for older kids, adult fans of mainstream fare.
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People who added this item 128  Average listal rating (73 ratings) 7.5  IMDB Rating 7.3 
24. Dead Ringers (1988)
Reel Snapshot: Twin gynecologists descend into madness in this deliberately paced, stylistically impressive horror-drama. Quietly disturbing film offers perverse pleasures to Cronenberg devotees, and to strong-stomached viewers who enjoy unsettling psychological portraits.

People who added this item 52  Average listal rating (22 ratings) 7.7  IMDB Rating 7.5 
25.

Black Sunday (1960)

Reel Snapshot: Chilling Italian classic about resurrected vampire avenging her murder. Atmospheric, Gothic-style chiller will still thrill cult horror film lovers, but modern audiences may not appreciate its antiquated special effects.
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People who added this item 179  Average listal rating (124 ratings) 7.1  IMDB Rating 7.3 
26. Angel Heart (1987)
Reel Snapshot: Noirish, voodoo-dabbling, steamy detective thriller was controversial for its graphic sex and blood-spattered violence. Gothic/horror fans love it. Also well-suited for fans of nail-biters featuring erotic edginess and abundant suspense.
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People who added this item 259  Average listal rating (164 ratings) 7.7  IMDB Rating 7.3 
27. Videodrome (1983)
Reel Snapshot: TV producer becomes obsessed with hallucinatory channel in this gory, surreal cult classic. With its dynamic lead performance and intriguing storyline, this is a cult favorite with horror fans.

People who added this item 55  Average listal rating (27 ratings) 8.2  IMDB Rating 7.9 
28. Eyes Without a Face (1960)
Reel Snapshot: Moody French chiller about a plastic surgeon attempting to restore beauty to his disfigured daughter. Appeals to classics buffs with its haunting cinematography and mix of horror and drama.

People who added this item 39  Average listal rating (20 ratings) 7.3  IMDB Rating
29. The Abominable Dr. Phibes (1971)
Reel Snapshot: Campy, offbeat creepfest about disfigured accident victim seeking revenge against physicians responsible for wife's death. Horror fans, cult film buffs enjoy its silly, farcical tone, imaginative Art Deco sets.

People who added this item 411  Average listal rating (269 ratings) 7.6  IMDB Rating
30. Dawn of the Dead (1978)
Reel Snapshot: Two cops, a TV producer, and a helicopter pilot turn a shopping mall into fortress against zombie-overrun world in critically praised, low-budget sleeper. Horror fans appreciate comedic carnage, plentiful gore.
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People who added this item 3  Average listal rating (0 ratings) 0  IMDB Rating 6.8 
31. Private Parts (1972)
Reel Snapshot: Perversely offbeat black comedy/murder mystery about hotel teeming with bizarre guests. Its deviant humor, madcap pacing thrill cult film fetishists. Likely to shock less jaded viewers.

People who added this item 6  Average listal rating (3 ratings) 4.3  IMDB Rating 5.8 
32. Ghost Story (1981)
Reel Snapshot: Slow-moving, star-studded horror tale concerning male friends confronting terrifying past. Unevenly adapted from Straub bestseller, but pleases fright-seekers who prefer moody atmosphere over gripping suspense and gore.

People who added this item 101  Average listal rating (60 ratings) 7  IMDB Rating 7.1 
33. Dressed to Kill (1980)
Reel Snapshot: Taut, stylish thriller about murderer stalking two women in Manhattan. Creepy performances and tight direction highlight this suspenseful, violent spine-tingler, which will thrill genre fans looking for a good scare.

People who added this item 25  Average listal rating (12 ratings) 5.6  IMDB Rating 6.4 
34. When a Stranger Calls (1979)
Reel Snapshot: Extremely suspenseful "who's stalking the babysitter" flick spawned legions of imitators, but remains the classic in its field. Low on gore, high on tension, suspense fanatics are sure to enjoy.

People who added this item 7  Average listal rating (3 ratings) 6  IMDB Rating 6.7 
35. Angustia (1987)
Reel Snapshot: Extraordinarily violent, well-crafted fright flick about psychotic killer terrorizing theater audience is great for horror buffs. Strongly suspenseful build-up may even please thriller fans with very strong stomachs.

People who added this item 20  Average listal rating (12 ratings) 6.8  IMDB Rating 6.3 
36. The Entity (1981)
Reel Snapshot: Young mother is repeatedly attacked and molested by a mysterious force. Rape theme will prove distasteful to many, but others may be drawn in by tense suspense, compulsively strange plot.

People who added this item 13  Average listal rating (10 ratings) 5.7  IMDB Rating 5.8 
37. The Believers (1987)
Reel Snapshot: Genuinely creepy, disturbing horror film about a family that becomes involved with religious cult. Will send all but the most scare-insulated viewers screaming for the exits. Not for children.

People who added this item 175  Average listal rating (110 ratings) 6.2  IMDB Rating 6.5 
38. Candyman (1992)
Reel Snapshot: Chilling, well-told tale of urban killer with hook to grind and comely PhD student who's framed for murders he commits. Viewers who appreciate thoughtful, gory shockers will be amply rewarded.
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People who added this item 201  Average listal rating (113 ratings) 7.3  IMDB Rating 7.8 
39. The Wicker Man (1973)
Reel Snapshot: Eerie tale of occult unfolds on Scottish island, where police sergeant is examining mysterious disappearance of young girl. Subtle, uneasy horror film is a neglected classic, appeals to genre aficionados.

People who added this item 180  Average listal rating (95 ratings) 8.1  IMDB Rating 7.9 
40. Repulsion (1965)
Reel Snapshot: Riveting, legendary psychological drama/thriller about the mental deterioration of sexually repressed woman. Non-gory yet deeply disturbing journey into hallucinatory madness is still effective for today's horror fans and genre devotees.
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People who added this item 442  Average listal rating (297 ratings) 7.4  IMDB Rating 7.9 
41. Evil Dead II (1987)
Reel Snapshot: Polished and stylish remake got better reviews than its predecessor due to its infusion of humor, but this ultra-gory tale is for hardened horror/slasher devotees only.

People who added this item 4  Average listal rating (0 ratings) 0  IMDB Rating 6.5 
42. Kiss of the Vampire (1963)
Reel Snapshot: Man's wife becomes vampire after attending masquerade at evil-infested manse. One of Hammer's more involving vampire tales compares favorably with studio's more touted flicks. Recommended for chill-seekers.

People who added this item 71  Average listal rating (40 ratings) 7.3  IMDB Rating
43. Near Dark (1987)
Reel Snapshot: Graphically violent, offbeat cult classic about vampires inducting a reluctant new member. With its effects-heavy, fresh approach, bizarre humor, and intense atmospherics, this is very appealing to horror b

People who added this item 71  Average listal rating (49 ratings) 6.4  IMDB Rating 6.7 
44. Phantasm (1979)
Reel Snapshot: Low-budget horror hit about brothers investigating bizarre happenings at the local mortuary. Achieved cult status for its creepy villain, deadly flying sphere, nightmarish feel. Great fun for genre fans.
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People who added this item 1  Average listal rating (0 ratings) 0  IMDB Rating 8.7 
45. The Gates of Hell (2008)
Reel Snapshot: Gruesome Italian-made horror nasty about priest's suicide unleashing evil in New England town. Incoherent, ridiculous, badly made, but considered a cult classic for its extreme gore. Not for the squeamish!

People who added this item 25  Average listal rating (12 ratings) 7.2  IMDB Rating 6.8 
46. Horror Hotel (1960)
Reel Snapshot: Two men discover inn proprietor is a witch actively sacrificing her guests. Atmospheric black-and-white chiller is filled with fog-shrouded vistas. Recommended for genre fans who've tired of blood-soaked, full-color terror.

People who added this item 78  Average listal rating (42 ratings) 7.2  IMDB Rating 7.8 
47. The Haunting (1963)
Reel Snapshot: Classic chiller relates the terrifying experiences of a group investigating a possibly haunted house. Fine cast and genuinely spooky atmosphere appeal to fans of eerie, Lewtonesque horror.
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People who added this item 1076  Average listal rating (721 ratings) 6.3  IMDB Rating 7.2 
48. Scream (1996)
Reel Snapshot: Maniac stalks small-town teens in this goofy yet violent tribute to horror genre. Gen-X cult classic is favored by midnight movie crowd and thrills horror connoisseurs with its many in-jokes.
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People who added this item 15  Average listal rating (8 ratings) 5.6  IMDB Rating 6.1 
49. Tombs of the Blind Dead (1971)
Reel Snapshot: Spanish chiller about girlfriends finding themselves pursued by knight zombies when they stumble upon a desolate castle. Satisfying mix of sex, gore, and kitsch will dazzle fans of drive-in-style Euro-thrillers.

People who added this item 81  Average listal rating (47 ratings) 7.3  IMDB Rating 6.8 
50. The Brood (1979)
Reel Snapshot: Sicko horror/fantasy about a malformed woman and her murderous demon progeny. Loaded with graphic violence, this disturbing film is meant to shock, appeals to those seeking outrageous, offensive film experience.


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I couldn't list #84. Trilogy of Terror (1975) and #98. The Night Stalker (1972) on here due to them being TV movies.

Source: Excerpts from the Reel website.

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