5 must-watch horror movies from Hollywood — a mix of classics and modern hits that truly deliver the scares:
1. Hereditary (2018)
Director: Ari Aster
- A deeply disturbing film about grief, trauma, and a family unraveling due to supernatural forces.
- Psychological horror meets cultic terror.
2. The Conjuring (2013)
Director: James Wan
- Based on real paranormal investigations by Ed and Lorraine Warren.
- Features eerie atmosphere, haunted houses, and demonic possession.
3. Get Out (2017)
Director: Jordan Peele
- A unique blend of psychological horror and social commentary.
- A Black man visits his white girlfriend’s family estate—and things go downhill in horrifying ways.
4. The Exorcist (1973)
Director: William Friedkin
- A timeless classic involving the demonic possession of a young girl.
- Still considered one of the scariest films ever made.
5. It (2017)
Director: Andy Muschietti
- Adaptation of Stephen King’s novel.
- A terrifying shape-shifting entity (often appearing as a clown) preys on children in Derry, Maine.