Scariest Horror Films Ever: Here are the 17 scariest films ever made - ranked in order of jump scares
It’s hard to beat the adrenaline that comes with watching the most terrifying and scary moments of a horror movie has delighted audiences for decades. When it comes to horror flicks, this is where the genre finds its true magic.
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Brain eating zombies, purge style home invasions, slasher, things that go bump in the night and demonic possessions. Quite simply, horror films are a staple of cinema history.
Whether you love the adrenaline rush of a horror film, or get a kick out of frequent jump scares, curling up with a scary movie on a dark night is what many of us see as a perfect night in.
And while Halloween may be over, the dark nights mean there’s no better time to re-watch some of the films which scared the living daylights out of us.
However, which movies are most likely to make you jump out of your skin?
To get you thrilled – and chilled - to the bone, we have compiled a list of the scariest horror films which are most likely to see you jump, scream and spine-chills throughout.
Without further ado, here are the 17 films with the most jumps scares recorded, utilising database Where’s The Jump. Be afraid, be very afraid.
Brain eating zombies, purge style home invasions, slasher, things that go bump in the night and demonic possessions. Quite simply, horror films are a staple of cinema history.
5. Hell Fest (2018)
When a masked serial killer enters an amusement park, everyone is plunged into danger in this slashes flick starring Tony Todd (Candyman) that has a whopping 28 jump scares. Photo: Lionsgate
6. Evil Dead 2 (1987)
Groovy! Ash Williams should have never opened the book of the dead - but we are so glad he did. Evil Dead comes in at number two with 27 jump scares. If you haven't seen it already, get it watched this Halloween. A classic. Photo: Creative Commons 2.0
7. The Messengers (2017)
His second entry in the top three, Sam Raimi is the master of jump scares. Kirsten Stewart shrugs off her Twilight role by taking on this role in a film that begins with a terrified mother packing to flee when an unseen attacker kills the whole family. There's 27 jump scares to keep you on your toes. Photo: Sony Pictures
8. Don't Listen (2020)
This Netflix production offers a whopping 27 jump scares to place it into the top 10 of our scare list. Spooky! Photo: Netflix