Horror movies are just plain scary. Whether it's gory, gross, or built from completely twisted storylines, there are some really frightening movies out there that will have you on the edge of your seat while you're watching — and have you checking all of the locks, closing all of the blinds and wrapping yourself up as tightly as you can in your blankets before bed.
While classic horror films [1] will hold a special place in our hearts, and so will those scary movies that are just a little bit scary [2], some of these horror movies have been recently upping the ante on the "boo" factor. Check out these movies from the 2000s and see if they don't give you chills for days.
Raw
In a hazing ritual gone wrong, a young woman develops a hunger for flesh. Plot twist: She works as a vet.
Watch it now. [3]
The Void
An accident prompts a police officer to head to the hospital with a victim. However, once inside, he realises this hospital isn't like any other — it's the gateway to hell.
Watch it now. [4]
It Follows
What happens when you have a sexual tryst with someone that has a lethal curse? Jenny finds out when she does just that.
Watch it now. [5]
The Gift
While it may seem a story of reconnection and reconciliation, when a horrifying secret comes to light, things get really intense.
Watch it now. [6]
Jeepers Creepers
When siblings stumble upon a strange man burying what looks like dead body parts, they follow him. However, their fear is what ultimately leads to a night of absolute terror.
Watch it now. [7]
The Cloverfield Paradox
When a group of scientists set out to save the world from an energy crisis, they end up finding an alternate universe in which they also find terror.
Watch it now. [9]
The Conjuring
When a family moves into a new home, strange things start happening. A weird doll, hidden passages, an exorcism, and tons of secrets make this a thriller that is chill-inducing.
Watch it now. [10]
The Covenant
When a student is found dead after a party, the pasts of four boys, their families, and the powers they have begins to be brought to life.
Watch it now. [11]
The Ritual
When five friends set out on a hiking trip, they stumble upon some seriously creepy things. Good luck ever going hiking again.
Watch it now. [12]
Death Note
When a teenager stumbles upon a supernatural notebook, a demon is conjured up. This is based on a megapopular anime, and though the film version wasn't as well received, it's still worth a shot.
Watch it now. [13]
Cult of Chucky
Another creepily eerie and terrorizing movie in the Chucky series, this one has main character Nica trying to figure out if Chucky is really real.
Watch it now. [14]
Oculus
A mirror is responsible for the demise of a sibling relationship. But once it's discovered it may be responsible for the death of their parents, too, the plot gets thickens.
Watch it now. [15]
Friend Request
After unfriending a girl less popular than she, the girl takes her own life. Then, one by one, people start dying and the mystery gets more complicated.
Watch it now. [16]
Before I Wake
A foster child comes into the lives of two parents still mourning the death of their own child. What they realise, though, is that both his dreams and nightmares become reality.
Watch it now. [18]
The Boy
When new nanny Greta arrives to the home of her new charge, she finds a doll instead of a boy and a set of rules that is pretty strict. But when she breaks one, she'll be sorry.
Watch it now. [19]
The Strangers
After an accidental death, a series of intruders brings real trouble to a vacationing couple who end up struggling for survival.
Watch it now. [20]
The Devil & Father Amorth
The director of The Exorcist follows a 91-year-old priest to an actual exorcism.
Watch it now. [21]
Teeth
When a girl is sexually assaulted, she finds out that she has a line of defence in a very unexpected place. See what happens when she learns how to use it as a weapon.
Watch it now. [22]
Viral
While this movie is pretty horrifying on its own, if you hate worms, it's basically a reason not to sleep for a few days. See what happens when worms take over a small town and the mess they leave in their wake.
Watch it now. [23]
The Human Centipede
One of the most gory horror movies ever made, a German surgeon kidnaps tourists and turns them into his very own science experiments.
Watch it now. [24]
The Black Room
If you think buying a home is hard, wait until you see what happens when this couple's dream home is infested with evil spirits.
Watch it now. [25]
Dead Awake
When her twin sister dies, Kate Bowman sets out to find out why. However, she unlocks the door to the coming of an evil entity in the process.
Watch it now. [26]