Summer is a time for sleepovers, staying up late, and bingeing movies with family and friends. And what goes more perfectly with late nights than a scary movie? Make your next sleepover a success with a marathon of some of the best horror movies of all time.
We've broken out our recommendations by scare-level so that you can find frights for all ages, from classic horror to new releases. Beware, the further you scroll the scarier these get!
Family "Fright" - Scary Movies for All Ages
These movies deliver a spooky aesthetic with few actual scares, so they are perfect for the whole family. Friendly ghost stories, mini monsters, cuddly creeps, what's not to love?
Frights for Tweens
In order from less to more scary, these movies deliver tame terrors with no blood or gore and won't scar anyone for life.
For Younger Teens or Those New to Horror
Jump scares and frightening scenarios with little gore keep these horror stories good for the newly PG-13 crowd, or those fresh into horror that are just starting to dip their toes into terror.
For Seasoned Scarers
These R-rated scary movies with serious threats, serial killers, monsters, slashers, and more will definitely cause a few screams and might make you leave the lights on...use caution!
Campy, Goofy, and Funny Horror
For when you need a break from the terror but could still use something creepy, these funny films deliver laughs alongside the gruesome.
Horror Film Classics
These are the best horror movies that every fan should see.
The Scariest Horror Films
For those looking for the ultimate in horror only, these are the most gruesome, terrifying, completely out there horror films we could find. Use extreme caution!
