The American film industry or Hollywood is one such film industry that has set high benchmarks for itself and others. From script to plot and from voice-over to animation and VFX, everything is top-notch. Whether you talk about Harry Potter, Twilight, or Fast & Furious, Hollywood movies never fail to entertain, no matter what the genre is. Talking about action and horror genres, editing, animation, and VFX are the three most important technical aspects that play vital roles in bringing reality into a film and engaging and thrilling for the audience.
The audience is the supreme judge. The pace at which the Hollywood industry has gained fans and followers across the world speaks volumes about the industry’s quality and the movies that it produces.
Horror is one such genre that requires extraordinary acting, realistic editing, and equally effective background music/sound to engage with it and get scared. The motive behind creating a horror movie is not just to entertain people but also to introduce them to new kinds of fears. The popularity of Hollywood horror movies has skyrocketed in the past few years, and the demand for dubbing of Hollywood horror movies in various languages, including Hindi, has increased.
From Anabelle to Evil Dead, there are hundreds of spine-chilling Hollywood horror movies that are hard to watch alone and might haunt you for days. We’ve prepared a list of 8 such haunting films.
The Conjuring:
Directed by the modern-day legend of haunted movies James Wan, The Conjuring must be on your watchlist if you are looking to test the limit of your bravery. The film is based on the Perron family’s story that moves into a farmhouse only to get the biggest shock of their lives. The farmhouse is full of paranormal activities. There are some horrifying scenes in the movie that will make you close your eyes. Things get scarier after the Perron family seeks help from Ed and Lorraine Warren. They help them in getting rid of the evil spirit.
The Exorcist:
The Exorcist is one of the scariest Hollywood horror movies of all time. Directed by William Friedkin, the horror movie is an adaptation of a novel named William Peter Bratty’s same name. The Exorcist was released in 1973 and was a worldwide hit at that time. The movie may not fit the frame of your ideal horror film but is scary enough to sit on the couch with your legs folded and your palms on your face.
The Ring:
Released in 2002, the Ring is a supernatural horror film directed by Gore Verbinski. The movie was a worldwide success despite being a remake of the 1998 Japanese horror film Ring. The story of the movie is based on a novel of the same name. The movie narrates the story of a journalist investigating a mysterious and bone-chilling videotape that is cursed, and it kills the viewer seven days after watching it. This Hollywood horror classic must be on your watchlist.
Insidious:
If you are a fan of Hollywood horror movies, you must’ve heard of the classic Insidious. Directed by James Wan and starring Patrick Wilson, Rose Byrne, and Ty Simpkins, the first movie was released in 2010. The story’s plot revolves around a couple and their son who somehow becomes a vessel for a variety of entities in an astral dimension known as ‘The Further’ who has the scary intention of entering the boy’s body.
IT:
IT, which is also known as It Chapter One, is an American supernatural horror movie that came out in 2017. The hair-raising film is based on Stephen King’s novel of the same name in 1986. The gripping tale of the movie tells the story of seven children from Derry. They face their fears and personal demons while getting terrorized by ‘IT,’ the movie’s main antagonist. This is one such Hollywood horrific movie that will keep you scared throughout the film and even after it.
The Grudge:
If you have already binged all the classic Hollywood horror movies and are looking for some new releases, The Grudge might be the perfect movie to start with. Directed by Nicolas Pesce, The Grudge is the fourth installment of The Grudge film series. While the movie’s plot didn’t get full marks from film critics, it does justice with the task of engaging the viewers with hair-raising scenes and scary suspense. It tells the story of a detective who is investigating a murder scene to record the trails of suspenseful killings.
The Witch:
The Witch is a period supernatural horror film that was released in 2015. The extremely popular Hollywood horror movie has been directed by Robert Eggers. They did full justice with his role because he made his feature directorial debut with The Witch. The movie’s plot revolves around the story of a farmer, his wife, and their children. The real deal starts after the vanishing of Samuel, the youngest son of the farmer. Thomasin, the oldest daughter in the family, is the suspect.
Oculus:
The reason behind mentioning Oculus on the list is adding variety to your watchlist. Co-written and directed by Mike Flanagan, the movie is based on chapter 3 of the short story Oculus: Chapter 3 – The Man With the Same Plan. In the film, two stories that are 11 years apart run parallelly. This adds to the intriguing factor, and the movie becomes scary as well as interesting. This is the story of two siblings who are haunted by the violent and horrific memories of their parent’s death 10 years ago. It is one of the most unique Hollywood horror films.
