The best scary movies span a range of classic and modern horror films known for their terrifying impact, atmosphere, and storytelling. Some top choices include:

• The Conjuring (2013), a paranormal investigation thriller known for its chilling mood.
• The Others (2001), a psychological horror film with a haunting story.
• Insidious (2010) and Insidious: Chapter 2, both acclaimed for supernatural scares.
• The Ring (2002), a tense supernatural thriller revolving around a cursed videotape.
• The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974), a classic slasher regarded as one of the scariest movies ever.
• Nosferatu (2024), a modern gothic vampire tale.
• The Black Phone (2021), a recent hit about a kidnapped boy receiving calls from past victims.
• Additionally, classic horror like Psycho, Rosemary's Baby, and The Silence of the Lambs are often praised for their scares.

These movies collectively represent some of the best horror experiences, from psychological and supernatural to slasher and monster horror, across different eras.

If interested, recommendations can be detailed further by scare style or era.