By When it comes to watching horror movies, many people prefer to do so in the company of friends or family members. However, there are some brave souls who relish the thrill of being scared out of their wits all by themselves. If you’re one of these intrepid souls, then this list of top horror movies to watch when alone is just for you.
- The Babadook (2014)
This Australian horror film is a masterclass in psychological terror. It tells the story of a single mother and her young son who are terrorized by a monster from a mysterious children’s book. The film explores themes of grief, loss, and motherhood in a way that is both poignant and terrifying. - The Exorcist (1973)
No list of top horror movies would be complete without mentioning this classic. The Exorcist follows a young girl who becomes possessed by a demonic entity, and the attempts of two priests to exorcise the demon from her. This movie is a masterclass in slow-burning terror, with several iconic scenes that have been imitated countless times. - Hereditary (2018)
This modern horror classic tells the story of a family who are haunted by a mysterious presence after the death of their grandmother. Hereditary is a deeply unsettling film that is as much a family drama as it is a horror movie. It features outstanding performances from Toni Collette and Alex Wolff, and a truly unforgettable ending. - The Witch (2015)
Set in 17th century New England, The Witch follows a family who are banished from their village and forced to live alone in the wilderness. As they struggle to survive, they begin to suspect that a supernatural force is at work in the woods around them. This movie is a slow-burning masterpiece that builds to a terrifying climax. - It Follows (2014)
This indie horror film tells the story of a teenage girl who is stalked by a supernatural entity after a sexual encounter. It Follows is a chilling exploration of adolescent anxiety and sexual guilt, with a haunting score and some truly creepy imagery. - The Shining (1980)
Based on the novel by Stephen King, The Shining is a horror classic that follows a writer and his family as they become caretakers of an isolated hotel for the winter. As the winter wears on, the writer begins to unravel, and the hotel’s dark history begins to reveal itself. The Shining features some of the most iconic horror imagery ever put on film, and Jack Nicholson’s performance as the writer is unforgettable. - Psycho (1960)
Alfred Hitchcock’s classic thriller tells the story of a woman who checks into a remote motel run by a young man with a very close relationship with his mother. Psycho is a masterclass in suspense and features one of the most shocking twists in movie history. - Rosemary’s Baby (1968)
This psychological horror film follows a young couple who move into a new apartment and begin to suspect that their neighbors are part of a satanic cult. Rosemary’s Baby is a slow-burning film that builds to a horrifying climax, with outstanding performances from Mia Farrow and Ruth Gordon. - Don’t Look Now (1973)
This British horror film tells the story of a couple who travel to Venice after the death of their daughter. As they try to come to terms with their grief, they become embroiled in a supernatural mystery that threatens to consume them. Don’t Look Now is a deeply unsettling film that features one of the most shocking endings in horror movie history. - The Conjuring (2013)
This modern horror classic tells the story of a family who move into a haunted farmhouse and the paranormal investigators who try to help them. The Conjuring is a masterclass