The Highest-Rated Horror Movies of All Time

For cinephiles, there's a unique catharsis in experiencing fear, a powerful emotion that has captivated audiences and transported them to deep, dark, and terrifying realms for over a century. Whether it's the artistry of German expressionism, the thrills of a monster picture, the suspense of a creature feature, the intensity of a slasher, or the psychological torment in a tale, every successful horror movie taps into the audience's subconscious, establishing a lasting presence.

Throughout the years, horror enthusiasts have fervently championed their favourite films, often citing classics like ‘The Exorcist’, ‘The Shining’ and John Carpenter's ‘The Thing’. However, this particular list takes a different approach. 

By averaging the IMDb, Metacritic and Rotten Tomatoes ratings for the scariest films and giving each platform equal weight, we present the ultimate compilation of the ten highest-rated horror movies of all time.

– Farheen Ali