The total number of scary movies ever made is not precisely documented in a single source, but there are extensive lists and databases dedicated to horror films, which include scary movies as a major subgenre. For example, large databases such as IMDb and horror-specific fandom sites list thousands of horror and scary movies spanning over decades, with new releases continuing regularly. Additionally, popular horror movie franchises like "Scary Movie" have multiple films (at least 6 by 2026), showing just one example series within this vast genre.

In summary, there are thousands of scary movies worldwide, ranging from classic films to contemporary releases, and the number steadily grows every year with new productions.