I should probably also mention that what people find scary is different for everyone. For instance, my best friend has a great fear of things that you cannot see. I, on the other hand, have no fear in what I cannot see, but have great fear in the big scary bad guys. She hates jump scares and I think jump scares add to the atmosphere. So even if I think these movies are terrifying, you might not find them as scary as I do, but I will try my best to elaborate on the scare factor for each of these movies. Side note, I may or may not have to burn my computer after this post.
*Not really spoilers, but there are very scary images that you may or may not want to look at. You have been warned.*
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1. The Ring
No, I have not seen the original Japanese movie that the 2002 movie was a remake of, but I have heard terrifying things about it so it's definitely on my list of things to watch. Although, considering how scary I find the American remake, I don't know if that's a good idea. Also, for you fellow scary movie lovers, Rings which is essentially the third movie to The Ring will be coming out in October this year so look forward to that.
What's Scary in this Movie: For one, I have a thing for creepy monsters I can see remember? And Samara is like one of the creepiest things I have ever seen in my life. Two, the concept of the movie is quite fascinating. I don't want to give too much away for those of you that haven't seen it, but this movie has a very unique plot. It really gets under your skin. Combine that with a few jump scares and some definite intense scary atmosphere and it will keep you up for days.
2. Insidious
All of these movies are pretty terrifying for me. I also really like the plot line for these movies, but the first one will always be its bread and butter.
What's Scary in this Movie: Well, I have a weird fear of old ladies guys. Like they scare the living crap out of me and I have no idea why. Especially, when old women are meant to look absolutely terrifying like the crazy old woman in Insidious. And as if she wasn't bad enough, I have to deal with this guy!
3. Lights Out
This movie is fairly new and we actually went to the movie theater here in town to see it. I didn't expect it to impact me like it did, but I have to say this movie was pretty terrifying.
What's Scary in this Movie: I know I said I don't like creepy old women. I pretty much don't like creepy women altogether. This movie also had the right amount of stressful and atmospheric moments mixed with very few bouts of tension relief. The plot itself was very interesting and very scary because it prays on our natural fear of the dark. I wasn't able to cut the lights out for at least a week.
4. The Conjuring
Another fantastic series like Insidious since the sequel to this movie just came out a short while ago. You can also chalk up Annabelle to this movie since it was the end of this movie that showed us the creepy doll. The plot for this movie is pretty standard as far as horror movies go though, but it still does a great job leaving the heart uneasy.
What's Scary in this Movie: Creepy dead women again. They're everywhere. In fact, it might be so bad you can actually classify it as a phobia for me. I have a huge fear of creepy women. I also didn't like the scene where the girls were playing the clap game. You will understand when you watch it. The movie takes place in the 1970s which is very interesting and let's not forget every great scary movie has a very creepy and amazing soundtrack.
5. Sinister
I actually love this movie even though it gives me the heebie jeebies. That's not fair. I love all these movies even though they terrify me. This one though has a very interesting plot and a certain appeal that I can't explain. There's also a sequel to the original movie which is really good as well, and adeptly named Sinister 2, but I prefer the first one. The first one just seemed to catch my attention more. Here's a fun fact, this movie actually received a score of 100% from Rotten Tomatoes for a very brief period, but this feat alone is unheard of in the world of horror.
What's Scary in this Movie: No creepy women to be found in this movie guys. Just creepy children and a creepy demon that wants the souls of said children. And I have to say his face is the stuff of nightmares. There are scenes that scare the audience, but that the main character never sees! Which is kind of creepy in itself because you grow to be more scared for the main character. For instance, there's a scene where one of the creepy children is wandering the house and we watch as the main character goes directly down the hall where we know the child went. The whole time you're sitting on pins and needles screaming at him to not go a certain direction. It adds just the right amount of tension you need to stay scared.
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