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The definitive ranking of 2023 horror movies by jumpscare count. The Nun II leads with 28 verified jumpscares.
The definitive ranking of 2022 horror movies by jumpscare count. Terrifier 2 leads with 27 verified jumpscares.
The definitive ranking of 2021 horror movies by jumpscare count. Ghost Lab leads with 24 verified jumpscares.
The definitive ranking of 2020 horror movies by jumpscare count. Don’t Listen leads with 27 verified jumpscares.
The definitive ranking of 2026 horror movies by jumpscare count. Evil Dead Burn leads with 37 verified jumpscares, followed by Bodycam and Sleepwalker.
New to Evil Dead? Start here. Spoiler-free watch order for all films, where Army of Darkness and Evil Dead Rise fit, and why this franchise still terrifies after 40+ years.
The complete guide to watching all Exorcist movies in order — from the 1973 original to The Exorcist: Believer, with jumpscare counts and timeline.
The complete guide to watching all Paranormal Activity movies in order — with jumpscare counts and both release and chronological timelines.
The complete guide to watching all Scream movies in order — with jumpscare counts, intensity ratings, and the new Scream 7.
The complete guide to watching all Insidious movies in order — with jumpscare counts, intensity ratings, and both release and chronological timelines.
The definitive ranking of 2025 horror movies by jumpscare count. The Conjuring: Last Rites leads with 30 verified jumpscares.
Complete list of upcoming horror movies with release dates. Never miss a new horror film in theaters.
We combined data from 8 platforms into one score. These are the horror movies from 1970 to 1999 people are still obsessing over. Top 5: The Silence of the Lambs (1991), The Sixth Sense (1999), The Exorcist (1973), The Shining (1980), Jaws (1975).
We combined data from 8 platforms into one score. These are the horror movies from 2000 to 2017 people are still obsessing over. Top 5: Get Out (2017), The Conjuring (2013), Black Swan (2010), 28 Days Later (2002), It (2017).
We combined data from eight sources into one trending score. These are the horror movies people are actually obsessing over right now. Top 5: Weapons (2026), The Substance (2024), Alien: Romulus (2024), A Quiet Place (2018), Heretic (2024).
Discover the horror movies with the most jumpscares! Our comprehensive analysis reveals which films will test your nerves the most.
Discover the most anticipated horror films of 2026. From major franchise sequels to bold original nightmares, here is your essential guide to the year's scariest releases.
From Weapons to FNAF 2, discover the horror films that defined 2025. See which movies you analyzed most, which hidden gems you discovered, and what made this year unforgettable.
New to Scream? Start here. Complete spoiler-free watch order, what makes Ghostface iconic, and the latest on Scream 7 with Sidney's return.
New to the Insidious franchise? Start here. A spoiler-free watch order (release & chronological), what makes The Further so terrifying, and where The Red Door fits in.
Discover the 13 best horror series from The Haunting of Hill House to Stranger Things. Complete guide with streaming info and what makes each show terrifying.
Discover the 10 most terrifying horror films ever made, from IT's killer clown to The Exorcist's demonic possession. These movies redefined fear itself.
Discover 29 handpicked horror movies across various subgenres guaranteed to deliver a perfect scare in 2026.
These 21 jump scares are so effective, they made entire audiences scream. From The Conjuring's clap to Final Destination's bus scene - prepare to be terrified.
New to Resident Evil? Start here. Complete spoiler-free watch order across all timelines, why the Umbrella Corporation terrifies, and 2026-2026 franchise updates.
New to Wrong Turn? Start here. Complete spoiler-free watch order, what makes the cannibal family saga terrifying, and 2026 franchise status updates.
New to Final Destination? Start here. Complete spoiler-free watch order, what makes Death's design so terrifying, and everything about the record-breaking Bloodlines.
New to SAW? Start here. Complete spoiler-free watch order, what makes Jigsaw's games terrifying, and the latest on the franchise's future under Blumhouse.
New to The Conjuring Universe? Start here. A spoiler-free watch order (release & chronological), what makes the series scary, and where Last Rites fits in.