Halloween is one of the most celebrated and scariest festivals in USA and people roam the streets for Trick R Treat during this festival by dressing up as their favourite horror film character. On the occasion of this scary festival, we go back in time and check out some of the most horrifying films of Hollywood that you should not watch alone as it might give you serious troubles while sleeping.

The Exorcist (1973)

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Probably one of the best horror films based on exorcism, it became a stepping stone for the filmmakers to experiment with the genre in the coming years. The film narrates the story of a young girl, who is been possessed by demonic entity, and how various godmen try to annihilate the demon from the body of the girl. The film is till date considered as one of the best horror films of all time and earned 10 nominations at the Academys in 1973.

A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984)

A slasher horror film, where the infamous Freddy Kruger kills people, especially the youngsters in their sleep. This Wes Craven film spawned off many sequels and a reboot all because of the success of the first film but none of the follow ups match the level of horror the first film had. The film’s antagonist, Freddy Kruger, is one of the most iconic horrific characters of all time.

The Evil Dead (1981)

As a kid, if you are a big Hollywood moviebuff and you loved to watch horror films at night then you must have seen this film. Evil Dead, a supernatural horror comedy is infamous for its dialogues and abruptness of many sequences, which ultimately became the films critical point of success. Made on a lean budget, the film became a decent success and spawned 2 sequels and a reboot (2013)

The Ring (2002)

It may sound creepy that after watching a certain video tape a certain someone will call you and you will die on a certain date! Well surely the film literally gave everyone creeps as many urban legends were reported about the film prior to the release of the film. The film is known for its unique storyline and creating a horrific affect with various camera angles.

The Exorcism of Emily Rose (2005)

A legal horror drama about the exorcism of Emily Rose. The film did well both at the box office and with the critics as some regard it as the best supernatural horror film after The Exorcist (1973). Rumours are that few actors had trouble shooting for the film as incidents of numerous supernatural events were reported on the sets. Spooked out?

Paranormal Activity (2007)

If you have watched The Blair Witch Project you can relate to how found footage videos can give you nightmares and Paranormal Activity certainly took the horror quotient to the next level! Presented in the style of found footage, from cameras set up by the couple in an attempt to document who is haunting them. The film is the most profitable film ever made, based on the ROI. The film made was made on a budget of $15,000 and earned a whopping $193 million at the box office!

The Conjuring (2013 and 2016)

The best example of supernatural horror film in the modern era. The Conjuring film series sits atop the scary mountain as fans and critics have hailed the film as the ”scariest film ever”. Many spooky incidents were reported in cinema halls when The Conjuring 2 was released as an aged cinegoer was found dead in the hall while watching the film!

Annabelle (2014 and 2017)

Part of The Conjuring universe and maybe the second best in the list. The film based on a possessed doll is another great example of scariest horror films ever made. Many scenes of the film did give nightmares to cinegoers in both the parts. One such incident was reported in Brazil, where a women started to punch herself in the hallway after watching Annabelle: Creation. The latest film in the universe titled The Nun will be released soon and one thing is for sure ‘Valek: The Nun’is coming to haunt you!

Also Read: ‘Annabelle Creation’: Woman punches herself in the face after watching the movie!