100 Best Horror Movies Quiz (Part 2)

[B] Final Destination (2000) | If you ever feel like death is coming for you, you've probably seen Final Destination (2000). This unique horror film takes the slasher concept and applies it to Death itself, stalking a group of teenagers who cheated their fate after one of them has a premonition of a plane crash. It's known for its incredibly creative and elaborate death sequences.

[A] Jeepers Creepers | Jeepers Creepers (2001) introduced us to one of the more memorable modern horror villains: The Creeper. This film follows a brother and sister on a road trip who uncover a horrifying secret, only to find themselves hunted by a demonic entity that harvests body parts for 23 days every 23rd spring. It's a suspenseful cat-and-mouse game.

[C] Hellraiser | For a deep dive into S&M-inspired horror and existential dread, Hellraiser (1987) is a cult classic. Written and directed by Clive Barker, it introduces the terrifying Pinhead and the Cenobites, beings from another dimension who offer ultimate pleasure and pain to those who solve the Lament Configuration puzzle box. It's disturbing, thought-provoking, and visually iconic.

[D] The Descent | If claustrophobia and creature horror are your fears, The Descent (2005) will get to you. This British horror film follows a group of female friends on a caving expedition who get trapped in an unmapped cave system, only to discover they're not alone. It's incredibly tense, brutal, and truly unsettling.

[D] Candyman | Say his name five times, and he just might appear. Candyman (1992) is a sophisticated and terrifying urban legend horror film. It centers on a graduate student researching the Candyman myth, a hook-handed supernatural killer who haunts a Chicago housing project. It's praised for its social commentary, atmosphere, and Tony Todd's unforgettable performance.

[C] The Cabin in the Woods | For a clever meta-horror experience, look no further than The Cabin in the Woods (2012). This film starts like a typical slasher, with five college friends heading to a remote cabin, but it quickly deconstructs and playfully subverts every horror trope imaginable, revealing a much larger, stranger conspiracy. It's funny, smart, and genuinely surprising.

[B] The Mist | Stephen King's influence on horror continues with The Mist (2007). Directed by Frank Darabont, this film traps a group of townspeople in a supermarket after a mysterious mist descends, bringing with it terrifying, otherworldly creatures. It's a bleak, intense ride about human nature under pressure, culminating in one of the most shocking endings in horror history.

[C] 30 Days of Night | If you think you've seen every vampire movie, 30 Days of Night (2007) offers a uniquely brutal take. Set in an isolated Alaskan town that experiences a month of darkness, it follows the residents as they are besieged by a ruthless pack of vampires. It's relentlessly gory, atmospheric, and terrifying, portraying vampires as truly monstrous predators.

[B] Halloween II | Michael Myers just won't quit, and neither will the scares in Halloween II (1981). Picking up immediately where the original left off, this sequel follows Laurie Strode to the hospital, where she's once again hunted by the relentless masked killer. It expands on the lore and delivers plenty of classic slasher tension.

[A] Rosemary's Baby | For a masterclass in psychological horror and creeping dread, Rosemary's Baby (1968) is unparalleled. Directed by Roman Polanski, it tells the story of a young, newlywed woman who becomes pregnant and slowly begins to suspect her elderly neighbors and even her husband have sinister plans for her unborn child. It's a slow-burn of paranoia that builds to a truly disturbing climax.

[B] A Quiet Place | Imagine a world where making a sound could mean instant death. A Quiet Place (2018) brilliantly explores this terrifying premise. Directed by John Krasinski, it follows a family living in silence to avoid creatures that hunt by sound. It's a masterclass in tension, delivering heart-stopping suspense with minimal dialogue.

[D] Dawn of the Dead (2004) | Zack Snyder's Dawn of the Dead (2004) is a high-octane, fast-paced remake of George A. Romero's classic. It traps a diverse group of survivors inside a massive shopping mall during a zombie apocalypse, emphasizing intense action and relentless "fast zombies." It's a thrilling ride from start to finish.

[C] The Lost Boys | If you love 80s vibes and cool vampires, The Lost Boys (1987) is your jam. When two brothers move to a new town, they discover it's overrun by a gang of rebellious, eternal teenagers. It's a stylish, fun, and genuinely thrilling take on vampire lore, loaded with iconic lines and a killer soundtrack.

[D] Scream | Scream (1996) revitalized the slasher genre by cleverly deconstructing its own tropes. Directed by Wes Craven, this film follows a group of teenagers being hunted by the masked killer Ghostface, who taunts his victims with horror movie trivia. It's witty, suspenseful, and filled with memorable scares, proving that self-awareness can be terrifying.

[C] The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2003) | This brutal 2003 remake brought the iconic Leatherface back to the big screen with a grimier, more visceral aesthetic. It follows a group of young adults who pick up a hitchhiker and soon find themselves in the clutches of the monstrous Hewitt family, including the terrifying Leatherface. Known for its intense gore and relentless chase sequences, it reimagined the classic for a new generation while retaining the original's raw horror.

[B] The Others | For a spooky, atmospheric ghost story with a brilliant twist, The Others (2001) is fantastic. Set in a secluded country house after World War II, it follows a mother raising her two photosensitive children who are convinced their home is haunted. Nicole Kidman delivers a captivating performance in this slow-burn mystery that will keep you guessing until the very end.

[A] The Hills Have Eyes (2006) | This brutal 2006 remake takes Wes Craven's 1977 classic and cranks up the terror with a grittier, more intense vision. It follows the unsuspecting Carter family whose RV breaks down in the New Mexico desert, leaving them at the mercy of a horrifying clan of inbred, cannibalistic mutants. Known for its relentless violence and unsettling atmosphere, it's a harrowing and visceral survival horror experience.

[A] Bram Stoker's Dracula | Francis Ford Coppola's Bram Stoker's Dracula (1992) is a visually stunning and gothic adaptation of the classic vampire novel. Gary Oldman's portrayal of the ancient count is mesmerizing as he journeys to London to pursue Mina Harker, whom he believes is the reincarnation of his lost love. It's a grand, romantic, and terrifying cinematic experience.

[C] Hereditary | Hereditary (2018) is a masterclass in modern, unsettling horror that gets under your skin and stays there. It follows the Graham family who are tormented by a mysterious presence after the death of their secretive grandmother, slowly uncovering disturbing secrets about their ancestry. It's emotionally devastating and features truly unforgettable, chilling imagery.

[B] The Conjuring 2: The Enfield Poltergeist | Ed and Lorraine Warren return for another terrifying case in The Conjuring 2: The Enfield Poltergeist (2016). This sequel takes the paranormal investigators to London to help a single mother and her four children tormented by a powerful demonic entity in their council house. It delivers effective jump scares and a strong emotional core, building on the success of the first film.

[A] 'Salem's Lot | Stephen King's vampire classic got a chilling miniseries adaptation with 'Salem's Lot (1979). It tells the story of a writer who returns to his childhood hometown only to discover its residents are slowly being turned into vampires by an ancient evil that has taken up residence. It's a slow-burn of dread that perfectly captures King's atmospheric horror.

[B] The Birds | Alfred Hitchcock proves that everyday creatures can be terrifying in The Birds (1963). This iconic thriller depicts a series of sudden, unexplained, and violent bird attacks on a California coastal town. It's a masterclass in suspense, building tension through mounting dread rather than explicit gore, leaving audiences unnerved by nature's fury.

[D] Get Out | More than just a horror film, Get Out (2017) is a groundbreaking social thriller that uses horror to dissect racial tensions. Directed by Jordan Peele, it follows a young Black man meeting his white girlfriend's family for the first time, only to uncover a sinister secret. It's smart, unsettling, and incredibly effective at delivering both scares and sharp commentary.

[B] Dawn of the Dead (1978) | George A. Romero's Dawn of the Dead (1978) isn't just a zombie film; it's a biting social satire wrapped in gruesome horror. A group of survivors takes refuge in an abandoned shopping mall during the zombie apocalypse, exploring themes of consumerism and humanity's breakdown. It's a cornerstone of the genre.

[C] Train to Busan | For an emotional and action-packed zombie ride, Train to Busan (2016) is a standout. This South Korean film follows a group of passengers trapped on a bullet train during a sudden zombie outbreak. It's praised for its relentless pacing, compelling characters, and surprisingly heartfelt story amidst the chaos and gore.

[A] Silent Hill | Fans of psychological and atmospheric horror often point to Silent Hill (2006) for its chilling adaptation of the video game. It follows a mother's desperate search for her adopted daughter in the haunted, fog-laden town of Silent Hill, encountering disturbing creatures and uncovering dark secrets. It's visually striking and truly unsettling.

[C] House on Haunted Hill | Vincent Price shines in the classic B-movie horror House on Haunted Hill (1959). A millionaire offers five strangers $10,000 each if they can survive a night in a supposedly haunted house. It's a fun, spooky ride with plenty of eerie atmosphere and old-school jump scares, culminating in some memorable practical effects.

[B] Children of the Corn | "Outlander!" Stephen King's short story comes to terrifying life in Children of the Corn (1984). It tells the story of a couple who stumble upon a remote Nebraskan town where all adults have been ritualistically murdered by a cult of murderous children who worship a malevolent entity in the cornfields. It's a disturbing tale of youthful fanaticism.

[A] Friday the 13th Part 2 | Jason Voorhees truly takes center stage in Friday the 13th Part 2 (1981). Picking up five years after the original massacre at Camp Crystal Lake, this sequel features Jason (now wearing a sack over his head) seeking revenge on a new group of counselors. It solidified many of the franchise's iconic elements and delivered plenty of slasher thrills.

[C] Wrong Turn | If you enjoy backwoods horror and cannibalistic mutants, Wrong Turn (2003) is a modern entry that delivers. A group of friends takes a detour on a road trip and finds themselves hunted by a family of inbred, disfigured cannibals in the West Virginia wilderness. It's a gory, fast-paced survival horror film that leans into its creature feature elements.