Cabins are creepy enough as it is with their proximity to hungry bears and biting bugs, but add an axe-wielding murderer to the mix and they are downright terrifying. The top cabin horror movies feature teenagers looking for a vacation and instead finding a deadly destination. This is a list of the top horror movies in the middle of nowhere featuring everything from Friday the 13th to The Cabin in the Woods to I Spit on Your Grave.
What films will you find on this list of the top scary movies set in cabins? You might rank The Evil Dead near the top. Sam Raimi became a director synonymous with horror after he released this film – featuring college friends, a deserted cabin, and a few awoken demons – in 1981. The Texas Chainsaw Massacre is another one of the all-time best movies set in a creepy cabin in the middle of nowhere. The Duplass Brothers gave the horror genre a mumblecore twist with their cabin-set film Baghead. Other good movies featured on this top scary cabin films list include Pumpkinhead, The Last House on the Left, and Secret Window.
Which creepy cabin movie do you think deserves the top spot on this list? Give your favorites a thumbs up to move them towards the top, and add any great scary flicks that are missing.
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10333Friday the 13th
Kevin Bacon, Tom SaviniReleased: 1980
Directed by: Sean S. Cunningham
Friday the 13th is a 1980 American slasher film directed by Sean S. Cunningham and written by Victor Miller. The film concerns a group of teenagers who are taken out one by one while attempting to... more2
9831The Evil Dead
Bruce Campbell, Sam RaimiReleased: 1981
Directed by: Sam Raimi
This film is a 1981 American horror film written and directed by Sam Raimi and executive produced by Raimi and Bruce Campbell, who also stars alongside Ellen Sandweiss and Betsy Baker. This film... more- 39329
The Texas Chain Saw Massacre
Gunnar Hansen, Marilyn BurnsReleased: 1974
Directed by: Tobe Hooper
This movie is a 1974 American slasher film, directed and produced by Tobe Hooper, who cowrote it with Kim Henkel. It stars Marilyn Burns, Paul A. Partain, Edwin Neal, Jim Siedow and Gunnar Hansen,... more - 410845
The Cabin in the Woods
Chris Hemsworth, Sigourney WeaverReleased: 2012
Directed by: Drew Goddard
The Cabin in the Woods is a 2012 American horror comedy film directed by Drew Goddard in his directorial debut. Five college kids (Kristen Connolly, Chris Hemsworth, Anna Hutchison, Fran Kranz, Jesse... more - 57418
Misery
Lauren Bacall, Kathy BatesReleased: 1990
Directed by: Rob Reiner
Misery is a 1990 American psychological thriller film based on Stephen King's 1987 novel of the same name and starring James Caan, Kathy Bates, Lauren Bacall, Richard Farnsworth, and Frances... more - 68126
Wrong Turn
Eliza Dushku, Emmanuelle ChriquiReleased: 2003
Directed by: Rob Schmidt
Wrong Turn is a 2003 American horror film directed by Rob Schmidt and written by Alan B. McElroy. The film was shot in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada and starred Desmond Harrington, Eliza Dushku,... more - 76927
Evil Dead II
Bruce Campbell, Kassie DePaivaReleased: 1987
Directed by: Sam Raimi
Evil Dead II is a 1987 American horror comedy film directed by Sam Raimi, a parody sequel to the 1981 film The Evil Dead. After Ash (Bruce Campbell) discovers an audiotape left by a college... more - 86330
The Blair Witch Project
Heather Donahue, Joshua LeonardReleased: 1999
Directed by: Daniel Myrick, Eduardo Sánchez
The Blair Witch Project is a 1999 American found footage horror film written, directed and edited by Daniel Myrick and Eduardo Sánchez. The film was produced by the Haxan Films production company.... more - 95120
Sleepaway Camp
Mike Kellin, Katherine KamhiReleased: 1983
Directed by: Robert Hiltzik
Sleepaway Camp is a 1983 exploitation slasher film written and directed by Robert Hiltzik who also served as executive producer. The film came at a time when slasher films were in their heyday, and... more - 105525
The Last House on the Left
Sara Paxton, Aaron PaulReleased: 2009
Directed by: Dennis Iliadis
The Last House on the Left is a 2009 American film directed by Dennis Iliadis and written by Carl Ellsworth and Adam Alleca. It is a remake of the 1972 film of the same name, and stars Monica Potter,... more - 115526
Cabin Fever
Eli Roth, Cerina VincentReleased: 2002
Directed by: Eli Roth
Cabin Fever is a 2002 American black comedy horror film directed by Eli Roth and starring Rider Strong, Jordan Ladd, James DeBello and Giuseppe Andrews. It was produced by Lauren Moews & Evan... more - 125325
Evil Dead
Jane Levy, Jessica LucasReleased: 2013
Directed by: Fede Alvarez
This film is a 2013 American supernatural horror film written and directed by Fede Alvarez. It is the fourth installment of the franchise, serving as both a reboot, a remake and as a loose... more - 134821
The Last House on the Left
Martin Kove, Steve MinerReleased: 1972
Directed by: Wes Craven
The Last House on the Left is a 1972 American exploitation-horror film written, edited, and directed by Wes Craven and produced by Sean S. Cunningham. The story is inspired by the 1960 Swedish film... more - 144621
Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter
Corey Feldman, Crispin GloverReleased: 1984
Directed by: Joseph Zito
Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter is a 1984 slasher film written and directed by Joseph Zito. It is the fourth film in the Friday the 13th film series. Though it was billed as "The Final Chapter",... more - 155130
Tucker & Dale vs. Evil
Alan Tudyk, Chelan SimmonsReleased: 2010
Directed by: Eli Craig
Tucker & Dave vs. Evil is a 2010 American comedy horror film directed by Eli Craig. Tucker (Alan Tudyk) and Dale (Tyler Labine), two hillbillies heading to their “fixer-upper” cabin for some... more - 164023
I Spit on Your Grave
Sarah Butler, Andrew HowardReleased: 2010
Directed by: Steven R. Monroe
I Spit on Your Grave is a 2010 American revenge horror film, and a remake of the controversial 1978 cult film Day of the Woman. It was directed by Steven R. Monroe, and stars Sarah Butler, Chad... more - 173922
Pumpkinhead
Mayim Bialik, Lance HenriksenReleased: 1989
Directed by: Stan Winston
Pumpkinhead is a 1988 American supernatural horror film. It was the directorial debut of special effects artist Stan Winston. While Pumpkinhead received mixed reviews, the film has built up a cult... more - 184529
Mama
Jessica Chastain, Nikolaj Coster-WaldauReleased: 2013
Directed by: Andres Muschietti
Mama is a 2013 horror film written by Neil Cross, Andres Muschietti and Barbara Muschietti and directed by Andres Muschietti.... more - 193720
Wolf Creek
Teresa Palmer, John JarrattReleased: 2005
Directed by: Greg McLean
Wolf Creek is a 2005 Australian horror film written, co-produced, and directed by Greg McLean, and starring John Jarratt. The story revolves around three backpackers who find themselves held captive... more - 203417
High Tension
Cécile de France, Philippe NahonReleased: 2003
Directed by: Alexandre Aja
High Tension is a 2003 French psychological suspense and slasher film that was later released in 2004 in the UK and 2005 in the US and Canada. The film, directed by Alexandre Aja, stars Cécile de... more - 213729
Secret Window
Johnny Depp, Maria BelloReleased: 2004
Directed by: David Koepp
Secret Window is a 2004 American psychological thriller film starring Johnny Depp and John Turturro. It was written and directed by David Koepp, based on the novella Secret Window, Secret Garden by... more - 222718
The Burning
Holly Hunter, Jason AlexanderReleased: 1981
Directed by: Tony Maylam
The Burning is a 1981 slasher film directed by Tony Maylam and written by Peter Lawrence and Bob Weinstein. It is based on an original story by Maylam, Weinstein, and Brad Grey, with a musical score... more - 232921
Hatchet
Tony Todd, Robert EnglundReleased: 2006
Directed by: Adam Green
Hatchet is a 2006 American slasher film written and directed by Adam Green. The film has an all-star horror film cast.... more - 242521
Eden Lake
Michael Fassbender, Kelly ReillyReleased: 2008
Directed by: James Watkins
Eden Lake is a 2008 British thriller film written and directed by James Watkins and starring Kelly Reilly, Michael Fassbender and Jack O'Connell.... more - 252424
Hatchet II
Danielle Harris, Tony ToddReleased: 2010
Directed by: Adam Green
Hatchet 2 is a 2010 horror film directed by Adam Green.... more
