There is something about a classic horror movie that is extra eerie. Maybe it's because of the way they were filmed; the cinematography of yesteryear sometimes adds a layer of creepiness that can't be matched. Or maybe it's just the fact that so many of these movies will genuinely scare the sh*t out of you. (They don't make 'em like they used to!) Whatever your reasoning, there are some pretty scary horror movies that are streaming on Netflix [1] right now. Want to know what to watch tonight? Take a pick from these staple scream-inducing films. (But if you find these too scary, we have a list of horror movies for wimps [2] available, too.)

Singapore

This 1947 thriller follows a man as he investigates the death of one of his employees but ends up entangled in a deadly plot of his own.

Watch it now [3].

Children of the Corn

One of Stephen King's most terrifying works, Children of the Corn is almost synonymous with classic horror. In this movie, a couple move to a small town only to realise all of the adults are being killed by a group of children.

Watch it now [4].

Heathers

The quest to be popular is a tale as old as time, but this movie takes a bloody twist. A new girl moves into the neighbourhood and starts taking matters into her own hands when it comes to the "in" crowd.

Watch it now [5].

Hellbound: Hellraiser II

The Hellraiser is revived as fresh blood awakens it. The villain gets stronger as it influences a mental institution doctor to bring it more blood to feed on.

Watch it now [6].

Hellraiser

A sexual deviant winds up dead after his body is torn apart by Cenobites, gruesome beings that he unknowingly unleashed from a mysterious box.

Watch it now [7].

The Lost Boys

If you haven't seen this classic '80s film, you're truly missing out. Kiefer Sutherland [8] stars as a teenage vampire opposite heartthrob Jason Patric.

Watch it now [9].

Ghostbusters

A comedy, yes, but Ghostbusters is also filled with ghosts, goblins, and a killer demon. The group must band together in order to save New York City from the undead.

Watch it now [10].

The Stranger

Orson Welles and Loretta Young star in this Oscar nominee. More thriller than horror, it takes place in post-WWII Connecticut.

Watch it now [11].

Touch of Evil

This 1958 thriller features Janet Leigh and Charlton Heston as a honeymooning couple who get caught in the crosshairs of a narcotics investigation. Orsen Welles costars.

Watch it now [12].