In this post, we would like to share some of the best horror movies of all time that you would avoid watching twice. But before we share the list of such movies, let’s discuss some other crucial points related to the horror genre.
Our film industry has been producing movies for decades. Out of hundreds of movies being produced each year, some of them really become our favorites while we ignore watching others as per our taste.
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But when it comes to horror, you can’t afford to watch a particular movie twice if it shows extreme horror, gore and violence. We really didn’t mean to say that you can’t watch that movie again though.
As you might be aware that the horror genre is now almost fueled by a prediction to push a plethora of envelopes and boundaries, making it excruciating by nature. In spite of all this, we believe there are a collection of movies filled with extreme gore and horror that would definitely be impossible to revisit.
Every film on this list deserves to be watched, especially if you aspire to be more than a casual horror fan. Being said that, these movies are not for the faint of heart—and challenging to watch.
The entire list of the best horror movies of all time is filled with a kind of passion and excitement that deserved to be watched. This is especially if you happen to be something more than a usual horror fan.
Another reason that we would like to share is that these movies are not meant for the all types of audiences. As we expect, there would be some specific group of horror movie fans who will prefer watching them with ease and excitement.
However, after you have a look at them, you would probably feel disgusted, mentally disturbed and gutted emotionally.
But at the same time, you would also love to appreciate the kind of effort that has been put forth by all the relevant artists in such movies to make you feel like that. We also feel optimistic about the fact that you would probably like the most devastating crime scenes and the brilliant performances by the stars.
Still, we believe these great movies are way different than their counterparts and are genuinely not meant for a casual horror movie fan. So, are you ready to have a look at some of the best horror movies of all time?
After discussing this much in depth, we still feel that many of you might argue that best horror movies of all time are simply the ones that terrify as much as they entertain us.
Also, movies that tend to invite their audience back to their warmth are the ones that become some of the cinematic equivalent of just like a warm blanket. But in case of movies with the horror genre, you must proceed with caution.
Lastly, we would like to know what you feel about our collection. Do you find these movies scary or you rate them just like any other horror movie. Would you like to watch them twice? Let’s discuss about them below in the comments section.
1. ANTICHRIST (2009)
Movie Synopsis:
Antichrist happens to be one of the best horror movies of all time and starts with a married couple named Charlotte Gainsbourg and Willem Dafoe having sex. They have their son (an infant) who is lying in the nearby room suddenly falls out through his death. Now, seeing this, Charlotte becomes quite distraught and has to be hospitalized.
Her husband happens to be a psychiatrist decides to treat her. He tells her to face her fears, he attempts to take her to a nearby cabin where his wife spent last summer with her child. As soon as they are there, Charlotte becomes way more unhinged and soon starts perpetrating highly unusual sexual violence on herself and her husband.
Well, we believe that horror fans must give credit where it’s actually due, and in that sense, Antichrist is a kind of confrontational must watch film. May be, you won’t understand every bit of thing you watch, but still be able to get the point. It shows a few infamous scenes of genital trauma between male and female, and this is what makes the movie almost impossible to endure twice.
Movie Name: Antichrist
Genre: Horror, Drama, Mystery
Release Date: March 1, 2010
Directed By: Lars von Trier
Casts: Charlotte Gainsbourg, Willem Dafoe,
2. MEGAN IS MISSING (2011)
Well, Megan is Missing is a 2011 made film that shows 2 pubescent teenagers who almost devasted us like anything. Well, this film has a kind of voyeuristic element that makes you pull towards it.
It seems to offer you a blunt and unprecedented examination that talks about female sexuality in the present century. And interestingly, how the Internet endangers and encourages young ladies. It shows how a brutal rape reaches to its irreversible levels. It also happens to be one of the best horror movies for all time.
Movie Name: Megan is Missing
Genre: Horror, Drama, Mystery
Release Date: May 3, 2011
Directed By: Michael Goi, Michael K. Goi
Casts: Amber Perkins, Rudy Galvan, Rachel Quinn, Carolina Sabate
3. WE NEED TO TALK ABOUT KEVIN (2012)
Movie Synopsis:
This movie happens to be a gripping and suspenseful thriller. The story is all about a travel writer and publisher by the name Eva Khatchadourian, as Tilda Swinton. As usual, she has a busy lifestyle, but then decides to give up everything in a hope to have a baby with her beloved husband Franklin (John C. Reilly).
After some time, she gives birth to a baby boy by the name Kevin. But she is unable to have a proper bonding with him. After her son grows older, Rocky Duer (demanding toddler) into more like a sociopathic teen. At this time, Eva has to deal with the aftermath of Kevin’s horrific acts.
Movie Name: We Need to Talk About Kevin
Genre: Drama, Mystery & Suspense
Release Date: May 3, 2011
Directed By: Lynne Ramsay
Casts: Tilda Swinton, John C. Reilly, Ursula Parker, Jasper Newell
4. IRRERVERSIBLE (2003)
Movie Synopsis:
Monica Bellucci, Vincent Cassel (her lover) and Albert Dupontel (former boyfriend) become uncontrollable and try to take justice in their own hands after Monica is raped.
The movie “Irreversible” happens to be the most brutal and earliest examples of a movie that is not easy to watch more than once. It has (in fact) made a number of people ill.
It’s one of the perfect examples of most devastating and harrowing movies ever made, showing a rape and revenge. The five minute’s sexual assaults that it shows actually makes the film unbearable to watch. Later, the murder that happens is something unforgettable.
There are several films of this nature, but Irreversable is where we intend to draw a line. Please remember- All the movies given in this list are excellent.
Movie Name: Irreversible
Genre: Drama, Mystery & Suspense
Release Date: August 5, 2003
Directed By: Gaspar Noé
Casts: Monica Bellucci, Vincent Cassel, Albert Dupontel, Philippe Nahon
5. HIDDEN IN THE WOODS (2012)
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Movie Synopsis:
Hidden in the Woods happens to be one of the best horror movies of all time. The story starts from 2 sisters who are not able to bear it any longer and decide to report their drug dealing and abusive father, who is later sent to prison.
At this time, they think that the worst is over, but suddenly their psychotic uncle comes in in search for his brother.
The sisters shown in the movie really looks terrifying. Albeit, they don’t have any kind of natural evil in their hearts, but are quite abusive in behavior as they are born and brought up in isolation.
Movie Name: Hidden in the Woods
Genre: Drama, Action & Adventure
Release Date: Sep 17, 2013
Directed By: Patricio Valladares
Casts: Daniel Antivilo, Siboney Lo, Carolina Escobar
6. NOTHING BAD CAN HAPPEN (2014)
Movie Synopsis:
The movie is inspired by some true and horrifying events. It follows a lost soul of Tore that is involved with a Christian punk movement.
It further shows how a pious teen is gripped with torture at the hands of Annika Kuhl and ascha Alexander Gersak (sadistic couple). It happens so as he thinks God is testing him.
Movie Name: Nothing Bad Can Happen
Genre: Drama, Mystery &
Release Date: June 27, 2014
Directed By: Katrin Gebbe
Casts: Julius Feldmeier, Sascha Alexander Gersak
7. VINYAN (2008)
Movie Synopsis:
Vinyan happens to be one of the best horror movies of all time. It starts with a couple who are looking for their lost child in the tsunami.
They start searching their kid but land themselves into dangerous looking Thai Burmese waters. After that they meet with some unknown and horrifying looking dangers as they move to the middle of the jungle.
Movie Name: Vinyan
Genre: Horror, Drama, Mystery & Suspense
Release Date: Sep 24, 2008
Directed By : Fabrice Du Welz
Casts: Rufus Sewell, Emmanuelle Béart, Julie Dreyfus
8. MARTYRS (2008)
Movie Synopsis:
Martyrs is one of the best horror movies of all time. The story starts with Anna, who had gone missing, but was found on a country road after a gap of one year. Her behavior was completely changed as she was suffering from some unknown physical abuse.
She has her friend by the name Lucie, whom she decides to call at her house after finding herself in the middle of the forest. Martyrs happens to be one of the best horror movies of all time.
Movie Name: Martyrs
Genre: Horror, Drama, Mystery & Suspense
Release Date: May 1, 2008
Directed By: Pascal Laugier
Casts: Morjane Alaoui, Morjana Alaoui, Mylène Jampanoï
9. THE EYES OF MY MOTHER (2016)
Movie Synopsis:
The Eyes of My Mother is like an intoxicating and an unexplained dream of Gothic art. It’s an altogether different concept that is being used here, unlike other films of the same genre. The movie is among one of the best horror movies of all time.
The movie happens to be one of the best horror movies of all time. It reflects a kind of nightmare you ignore to shake off. The film is taken in a breathtaking black and white mode. It depicts a character study by “Pesce” in a gut wrenching ending.
Genre: Horror, Drama
Release Date: December 01, 2016 (worldwide)
Directed By: Nicolas Pesce
Written By: Nicolas Pesce
Duration: 77 minutes
Casts: Dianna Agostini (as Mother), Kika Magalhaes
10. FUNNY GAMES (1997 / 2008)
Movie Synopsis:
Funny Games is a kind of brutal and proactive thriller. It’s one of the best horror movies of all time. The film shows a family going for a vacation and getting some strange experiences from 2 disturbed young guys.
This makes a fascinating holiday turned into a nightmare after they are subjected to some unbelievable terrors. The family had to suffer a lot to stay alive.
Movie Name: Funny Games
Genre: Horror, Drama, Mystery & Suspense
Release Date: March 14, 2008
Directed By: Michael Haneke
Casts: Naomi Watts, Tim Roth, Michael Pitt, Devon Gearhart
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