Fear-Aficionados Spill Their Guts on the 30 Best 'Nightmare Fuel' Movies to Watch This Week (October 25, 2023)

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Jesse Kessenheimer • Writer and Editor
Oct 25, 2023 4:00 PM EDT

We're all connoisseurs of something. For some folks, their knowledge and obsession is linked with fine dining or travel, but for those of us that are far more refined, we are horror movie aficionados. As experts in all things spooky, jump-scary, or generally evil, horror movie fans are a special breed of human. We live for Halloween but don't limit ourselves to a single season of spookiness. We watch scary movies all year and therefore, have the sophistication to weigh in on our favorites.

So whether you're a pro or someone simply looking to the Internet to find a scary movie to watch tonight, this list is straight from the mouths of those who know what they're talking about. Possessions, slashers, and Darth Maul wannabe's lie ahead, so ye be warned. All who dare scroll onward are at risk of getting a heart flutter, stomach drop, and some serious nightmare fuel.

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  • 01
    Font - r/movies. Posted by u/CodeNameBryan What horror movie really got to you, where others have failed? Discussion A friend of mine can watch a horror movie like he's watching blues clues. Wehreas myself, I avoid them because I'm not afraid to admit that they bug me. A fully grown man.
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    Font - So I'm curious. What horror movies have broken through your ruff exterior and spooked you? What was it that really sent that chill down your spine?
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    The Grudge (2002)

    Smile - Slangdawg The Japanese version of The Grudge scared the oot out of me
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    Rectangle - RedRocks4040 - 1 day ago Even the American one is terrifying. I can't even look at the d movie cover. Truly a movie that breaks every scary movie rule. No escape.
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    The Strangers (2008)

    Font - ImaginaryAd5130 2 days ago The Strangers. "Why are you doing this to us?!?" "Because you were home." Nightmares for weeks.
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    The Blob (1988)

    Font - . Don-tLetItBringUDown 2 days ago The Blob remake. I saw it when I was 6 years old. My parents let me watch everything. One of my earliest memories is the dog scene from The Thing. I thought Freddie Kruger was funny. thought the vampires in Fright Night and Lost Boys were cool. Gremlins, Critters, Ghoulies, the monster in The Crate from Creepshow.. no problem. That g blob got me running out of the room crying and staring up into the corners of every room.
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    The Others (2001)

    Font - cantthinkofcutename 2 days ago The only horror movie to freak me out was The Others. It just really messed with my head. Ghost stuff scares me more than gore or violence. 1.2k Reply Share SiriuslyImaHuff. 2 days ago This was an excellent movie. The tone was so creepy.
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    The Ring (1998)

    Font - En-papX 2 days ago I remember going to see the Japanese The Ring at a cinema and the nervous unsettled laughter rippling through the crowd it was clearly getting under every ones skin. It was mine.
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    The Ring (2002)

    Font - SupervillainEyebrows - 2 days ago I watched the American version of The Ring as a kid and it f ed me up for days. The moment where she crawls out of the screen meant I was not watching any TV after dark for a long while after that.
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    The Descent (2005)

    Font - Movies Music Lover 2 days ago The Descent (2005) 1.5k Reply Share Bashara 2 days ago Love that this movie hits real life claustrophobia caving horror and then bam. Monster cannibal morlocks.
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    The Thing (1982)

    Font - royphotog The thing 1982 2 days ago 858 Reply Share black_flag_4ever. 2 days ago I've probably seen this way too many times to be scared but I love this film. It's got such a great use of setting.
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    As Above, So Below (2014)

    Font - MeandmyBirbs. 2 days ago As Above, So Below is my favorite horror movie. It has everything: retelling of a classic story (Dante's Inferno), Indiana Jones-esque treasure hunting, creepyness that escalates throughout, jump scares, comedic relief in the beginning, interesting characters, a love story, and a wise message we should all take to heart. Admitting our mistakes, confronting our guilt, facing your fears, and friendship are how you survive
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    Sinister (2012)

    Font - 2 SerafinaBlack - 2 days ago Sinister 661 Reply Share aCorgiDriver 2 days ago Never look at a lawn mower the same way again
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    Font - Into The FloodAgain92 1 day ago That f g lawnmower omg... Sinister is one of the scariest movies ever made. Check out scariest movie according to science. They take people's heart rate while watching horror movies and see which is the highest. Sinister won.
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    The Fourth Kind (2009)

    Font - egg-head-sloth. 2 days ago The 4th kind. I thought the cam corder footage was real Reply Share 161 butlerkennedy - 2 days ago Omg. I watched this one in middle school and that tape recording voice talking or whatever at the end of the movie
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    Font - KarlMalonis 2 days ago As someone who doesn't believe in ghosts, ghouls, or spirits, something about Aliens scares me to another level. I've never looked at owls the same.
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    Final Destination (2000)

    Font - Greaser_Dude 2 days ago I loved Final Destination. It was a great concept and well made before they beat it to death with goofier and goofier sequels.
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    Font - Jaded Ad2629. 2 days ago Logs on the highway still trigger me xD 432 Reply Share Jamminnav 2 days ago Our entire generation can't drive behind a lumber truck after FD2
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    The Mist (2007)

    Font - SiriuslyImaHuff. 2 days ago The mist The scary part wasn't the monsters. It was the ending. That really crushed me.
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    REC (2007)

    Font - Bolkonsky19 2 days ago Its been a while, but the last movies that made an impression on me where the found footage ones. REC (the original one), Paranormal Activity and Witch Blair Project
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    28 Days Later (2002)

    Font - TheMoistTeaBag - 2 days ago 28 days later, just scared the out of me, first time seeing fast zombies and that animal testing lab scene. 113 Reply Share Accomplished_Form_54. 1 day ago Fast zombies should not be a thing, Literally terrifying.
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    REC (2007)

    Font - maxtolerance 2 days ago [REC]. Darkness. Shambling zombie in terrifyingly baggy underwear. Chills.
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    As Above So Below (2014)

    Smile - AegeanAzure 2 days ago As Above So Below. I was C after watching that. I felt like I'd been bashed up. The scene with the opera singers? BYE!
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    Insidious (2010)

    Art - cody750 2 days ago Insidious was the first film I ever saw that made me yelp out loud
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    Font - c1ncinasty 2 days ago I bet I know what scene too. Reply Share 12 cody750 2 days ago F Darth Maul 24 Reply Sha c1ncinasty 2 days ago In the kitchen. 11 Reply CaligoAccedito 1 day ago In the DAYTIME.
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    The Exorcist (1973)

    Font - andrewmik 2 days ago For me it is and always will be The Exorcist. I've been a huge horror film fan but this one always gets me. So disturbing. I don't even think any horror film even comes close.
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    It Follows (2014)

    Rectangle - ridemyscooter 2 days ago It follows. I've never seen a horror movie with such a perfect amount of tension or pacing that's not slow.
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    Font - DinkyDeedaroo. 1 day ago I just about my pants when Tall Man first entered the chat. It was so understated, but perfectly done. It's such a creepy thought that no matter where you go there it is.
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    Halloween (1978)

    Font - swjlng 2 days ago I think Halloween is the pinnacle of Horror films. I've never felt so truly unnerved as when you see Michael Myers just standing still. He's silent, unmovable and always there. Just like evil itself.
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    Nose - cody750 Insidious was the first film I ever saw that made me yelp out loud Reply Share 67 ... c1ncinasty I bet I know what scene too.
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