Horror Movies With The Most Satisfying Endings

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Updated March 27, 2021 12.8K votes 1.3K voters 42.4K views
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Here is a list of horror movies with good endings that are extremely satisfying. Are you looking for a horror movie with a different twist to the ending? Tired of the same old endings to your movies? Browse through our handy list of horror movies with the most satisfying endings so that you can find a new favorite horror movie to watch. Ranked in order of most popular horror movie with satisfying endings to the least popular, you can see which horror movies were considered to have the best endings. You can also vote for your own favorite horror movies so that others can enjoy your favorites as well.

You can also copy and paste from the list to make your own list of horror movies with satisfying endings. Endings to scary movies don’t have to be the same to provide a great experience. Sometimes it is the movies with a twist that are the most memorable. And, with horror movies, these endings make for an even scarier story. Whether you prefer sad endings or happy endings, there are movies on this list to satisfy every preference.

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  • The Sixth Sense
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    The Sixth Sense

    Bruce Willis, Haley Joel Osment, Toni Collette
    575 votes
    • Released: 1999
    • Directed by: M. Night Shyamalan
    In the chilling drama The Sixth Sense, young Cole Sear (Haley Joel Osment) is burdened with an ability to see and interact with the deceased. Struggling to understand his unusual gift, he crosses paths with child psychologist Dr. Malcolm Crowe (Bruce Willis). The doctor, still reeling from a traumatic incident involving a former patient, invests himself in helping Cole cope with his terrifying experiences. This suspenseful thriller, directed by M. Night Shyamalan, was lauded for its unexpected plot twist and earned six Academy Award nominations, solidifying its place as a standout in the supernatural genre.

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  • The Silence of the Lambs
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    The Silence of the Lambs

    Jodie Foster, Anthony Hopkins, Scott Glenn
    492 votes
    • Released: 1991
    • Directed by: Jonathan Demme
    The Silence of the Lambs, a gripping thriller, introduces audiences to FBI trainee Clarice Starling (Jodie Foster). She's assigned an unnerving task: to extract information from the infamous and incarcerated cannibalistic serial killer, Dr. Hannibal Lecter (Anthony Hopkins). The objective? To help apprehend another active serial killer, Buffalo Bill (Ted Levine), before he strikes again. This chilling narrative, directed by Jonathan Demme, won five Academy Awards, including Best Picture. It interweaves suspense, crime solving and psychological manipulation, creating a film that is as thought-provoking as it is horrifying.

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  • Aliens
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    Aliens

    Sigourney Weaver, Carrie Henn, Michael Biehn
    150 votes
    • Released: 1986
    • Directed by: James Cameron
    In the science fiction thriller Aliens, Ellen Ripley (Sigourney Weaver), survivor of the spaceship Nostromo, returns to confront her nightmares. Waking up 57 years later, she discovers a human colony has been established on the alien-infested planet she once escaped from. Accompanied by a squad of marines, Ripley must face her fears and the extraterrestrial menace once again. Directed by James Cameron, this sequel boasts an Oscar-winning visual effects team that brings the terrifying creatures to life. With suspenseful twists and thrilling action sequences, Aliens is a cinematic masterpiece in its genre.

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  • Carrie
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    Carrie

    Sissy Spacek, Piper Laurie, William Katt
    485 votes
    • Released: 1976
    • Directed by: Brian De Palma
    In the chilling horror flick Carrie, a high school girl named Carrie White (Sissy Spacek) grapples with her emerging telekinetic powers, under the oppressive reign of her fanatically religious mother, Margaret (Piper Laurie). A pariah at school, she's tormented by her peers and misunderstood at home. When a cruel prank at the prom triggers her abilities, the night descends into terror. Directed by Brian De Palma, this film is based on Stephen King's novel of the same name. Nominated for two Academy Awards, it remains a classic in the horror genre.

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  • Poltergeist
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    Poltergeist

    Craig T. Nelson, JoBeth Williams, Beatrice Straight
    355 votes
    • Released: 1982
    • Directed by: Tobe Hooper
    A gripping tale of supernatural terror, Poltergeist is a 1982 horror film directed by Tobe Hooper. The Freeling family, led by parents Steven (Craig T. Nelson) and Diane (JoBeth Williams), find their tranquil suburban life upended when inexplicable phenomena start to haunt their home. Their youngest daughter, Carol Anne (Heather O'Rourke), becomes the focus of these eerie disturbances, leading to her sudden and mysterious disappearance. The family's desperate search for Carol Anne uncovers a dark secret lurking beneath their home. Poltergeist was nominated for three Academy Awards, solidifying its place in the annals of horror cinema.

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  • The Lost Boys
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    The Lost Boys

    Jason Patric, Corey Haim, Dianne Wiest
    343 votes
    • Released: 1987
    • Directed by: Joel Schumacher
    In The Lost Boys, the Emerson family, comprising of recently divorced Lucy (Dianne Wiest) and her two sons, Michael (Jason Patric) and Sam (Corey Haim), relocate to the seemingly tranquil town of Santa Carla. They soon find themselves caught in a sinister undercurrent when Michael is lured into a gang led by the charismatic David (Kiefer Sutherland), who are more than they appear: vampires. As Michael begins transforming, it's up to Sam and two quirky vampire hunters, the Frog brothers (Corey Feldman and Jamison Newlander), to save him and their town from these night-time predators. A cult classic, this horror-comedy redefined the vampire genre with its unique blend of thrills and laughs.

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