Rotten Tomatoes ranks top 20 scariest horror movies of all time
nme.com — November 1, 2024, 07:01 PM UTC
Rotten Tomatoes has released a list of the top 20 scariest horror movies, based on critical and audience ratings. The list spans over a century of cinema, showcasing both classic and contemporary films. Leading the list is Steven Spielberg's 1975 film *Jaws*, followed by the Swedish vampire movie *Let The Right One In* from 2008. Ridley Scott's *Alien* from 1979 rounds out the top three. The list includes a variety of horror subgenres, featuring films like *Psycho*, *Get Out*, and *Nosferatu*. It highlights the evolution of horror cinema from silent films to modern hits.