Let’s not waste any time in preparing the intro, here’s the list of horror movies that you shouldn’t watch alone-
Hereditary (2018)
This movie stands out for both – amazing performances and a dread-inducing storyline. Hereditary starts at an alarming pace and unfolds a sequence of frightening events.
The plot revolves around a family that is hunted by a demon and starts experiencing supernatural events when their grandma dies. The sequence of terrible loss, grief inspires evil and turns the sorrows into horrors.
Hereditary makes you experience the loss of the family, dread the consequences and churn your stomach after it ends. It is not something you would want to go through all alone.
The Witch (2015)
Tbh, The Witch has no scenes showcasing demons, monsters, or ghosts. It rather exposes the evil within and how lack of support, trust, and hope can result in the decoction of all sinful things in a person. Every minute of the film is filled with absolute horror.
The Witch transport you to a scenic setting in the 17th century. It exposes the dark side of a human being covering in layers of agony and anguish. It is beyond just a horror film that keeps you hooked till the last moment with exciting filmmaking.
The plot slowly develops and transmutes you to witness disturbing sequences and gives you a sense of unexplainable tension. It makes you reel into the woes of the family from colonial times. You can use this as a horror movie challenge to watch alone.
The Babadook (2014)
In simple words, you can’t get rid of the Babadook.
A mother and her troubled son struggle to adjust after the traumatic death of the man of the house. Soon, she had to battle the presence of evil. The titular Babadook creature is chilling and the adjustment of its presence in the plot is extremely realistic and amazing. The way a mother’s battle with an evil creature turns into a horrible approach to keep it afar will send chills down your spine.
It is one of the most terrifying psychological horror films.
The Autopsy of Jane Doe (2016)
For people with claustrophobia, watching this movie can be a real nightmare.
The Autopsy of Jane Doe is a story of one night. A father and son perform the autopsy of a body found buried on a crime scene. Multiple questions about the bizarre situation of the body soon turn into their worst nightmare when they realize they have gotten way more on their hands than they had bargained for.
The eerie background score, frightening use of mirrors with thunderclaps and shadows is constructed to immerse you inside the mysterious autopsy.
Funny Games (2007)
Funny Games is not a horror film. It is something that makes you question things. It makes you question your safety.
This 2007 film is an absolutely disturbing masterpiece of 1 hour and 52 minutes. The film takes place in a lakeside vacation home where a family is terrorized by two strangers who stop by the house for utter humiliation and terrifying abuse. It transmutes you to a horrifying setup with a beautifully chilling poise.
At the end of it, you are left with a gut-wrenching feeling. It stands out in the genre of horror movies with its unique and enthralling storyline. On the other hand, the performances by Michael Pitt and Brady Corbet as Paul and Peter will give you literal chills.
It will make you fear for your life every time an unknown person knocks on your door and that is what makes it one of the must-watch horror movies.
The Conjuring (2013)
It might be an old suggestion that you have heard from many people, many times. However, the clapping scene in the basement just in the light of a matchstick still gives goosebumps.
The amazing backdrop of the movie with a perfect cast and their clap-worthy performance makes The Conjuring a movie that you would be suggesting to your youngers for a long time. It will always make to the list of the best horror movies to watch alone at night.
Honorable Mentions
- Tumbbad (2018)
- Bulbbul (2020)
- It (2017)
- Midsommar (2019)
- Pari (2018)
So, these were some of the horror movies that you shouldn’t watch alone. You can add your suggestions to the list. Drop your comment in the comment box below. Tell us about the movie that scared you and should have been on this list.
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