Are you the "horror person" on your virtual trivia team? Meet your new secret weapon: lists about everything even you don't know about movies scarier than the sound of a child's laughter in a cemetery after dark.

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Film Characters

Scream made the “rules” of the horror film famous; Cabin in the Woods saw archetypes stretching back to the beginning of storytelling. The fact is that genre stories have always traded heavily in <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/horror-movie-trope-origins/orrin-grey">stereotypes and tropes</a> as shorthand, and in some ways, the “self-aware” horror that has followed on the heels of films like Scream has made these tropes even more ingrained. However, even a good cliché <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/cheap-jump-scare-horror-movie-tropes/jacob-shelton">can become overused</a>.&nbsp;These stock <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-most-utterly-terrifying-figures-in-film?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">horror movie characters</a> are ones who may have worn out their welcome, are in need of being reimagined for a more discerning audience, or should be retired altogether. Vote up the stereotypes you're most tired of seeing.

The Most Overused Character Stereotypes In Horror Movies, Ranked

General

The Most Overused Horror Movie Character Stereotypes

Orrin Grey

Ranking the scariest, creepiest, goriest, most traumatizing, gut-wrenching, and heartwarming scenes ever to pop up in horror movies.

Spooky Scenes & Jump Scares

Horror

While almost every horror movie relies on the dark to assist in its scares, some take on the challenge of presenting their spooky scenes in broad daylight. When done well, this can create a much more disconcerting environment.One factor that makes<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/disturbing-weird-horror-movies/orrin-grey"> horror movies scary </a>is the notion that what's happening on screen could happen in real life, and when the events take place in the middle of the day, it’s much easier to imagine them happening to you.Horror movies may traditionally take place at night, but disarming the audience with daylight, then <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/elevated-2010s-horror-movies/orrin-grey">horrifying them to their core</a> with an unexpected scare can be too good of an opportunity to pass up. These sunny scenes that cause nightmarish dreams pop up in both classic and modern horror flicks, and the films below contain some of the best examples.

Disturbing Horror Movie Scenes Set In Broad Daylight

Film

Griffin Peters

Let's look closely at the all spooky scary franchises, sequels, prequels, reboots, remakes, and etc. we're watching in the dark with no lights on.

Horror Marathon, Anyone?

Anytime there's a popular horror movie, it's bound to get a sequel - or two, or three, or nine. With so many franchise installments, many of them produced on the cheap, horror movies aren't exactly known for their rigid continuity. In fact, later movies in a series will often outright contradict earlier ones, while some installments specifically ignoring their predecessors altogether.As a result, keeping track of just what the heck is going on in your favorite horror franchise can be - frankly put - murder, especially in the age of remakes, reboots, and late-era sequels. Fortunately, we've pulled apart the timelines of some of the most confounding franchises to help walk you through which movies “count” in continuity, which don't, and in what order you need to watch them in to get the whole story - or all the different stories, as the case may be.Vote up the tangled timelines that left you scratching your head long after you left the theater (or turned off the TV).

The Most Confusing Horror Franchise Timelines, Explained

The Most Confusing Horror Franchise Timelines Explained

Celebrating the iconic actresses and actors who keep us coming back for more horror.

Scream Queens & Kings

When deciding which horror movie to watch next, you might want to learn which films <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/horror-actors-in-and-out-of-makeup/erin-mccann?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">famous horror actors</a> and directors cite as their favorites. For instance, Scream star <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/jenna-ortega-fun-facts-trivia/linda-meyers">Jenna Ortega</a> loves '80s classics like Prom Night and Possession, while filmmaker Guillermo del Toro has taken to Twitter over the years to recommend newer releases, such as Midsommar and Watcher.With <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/underrated-horror-movie-year-you-were-born/griffin-peters">horror films</a> ranging from classic to contemporary and domestic to foreign, the 14 actors, screenwriters, and directors on this list provide plenty of insight into what they think are the best horror movies ever made.

Horror Icons Share Their Personal Horror Movie Recommendations

Patrick Thornton

While some horror movies take their sweet time getting to the action and spend time setting up characters and showing off their creepy setting, others choose to dive in headfirst. Wasting no time in unleashing their frights, these horror films start by presenting their viewer with a sample of what they're about to endure for the movie’s runtime, and this can act like a litmus test for whether or not you're going to enjoy the experience.Getting off to a fast start and wasting little time with exposition is a good way to simulate the panic the film’s characters are feeling when scary circumstances arise. If a woman's just going about her day when a zombie attacks her, even though the audience isn’t in any danger, they still know just as little as the woman, so it's easy to feel her panic as she gets eaten.These films get right into the action in a variety of ways, sometimes showing off the monster to come later, showing a single death to hint at what the monster may be, or showing something unrelated (but nevertheless horrific) just to set the tone for the film.There are plenty of ways to open a horror movie, but these films put their foot on the gas right away and never ease up.

Horror Movie Opening Scenes That Go From 0 To 100

Horror Movie Opening Scenes That Go From 0-100 

Sometimes watching a really bad movie can be a unique joy all its own. These Redditors have named a number of their favorite flicks they love to watch despite how terrible they are.

Horror Movies That Are So Bad They're Good

Damon Davis

Entertainment

Superhero movies, for all of their complicated plots, are generally about the battle between good and evil. Audiences love the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-fight-scenes-in-the-mcu/stephanroget">action-packed fight scenes</a> and thrilling stunts, as well as seeing their favorite characters on the big screen. But sometimes, a secret shock sneaks into a superhero movie. Not just a shock, but a moment of <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/scariest-mcu-moments/sean-migalla">true and unexpected terror</a>.In that spirit, here are some unexpectedly terrifying moments in DC movies that came out of nowhere.

Unexpectedly Terrifying Moments In DC Movies That Came Out Of Nowhere

The Scariest Moments In DC movies

Emmett ORegan

Terrifying two-sentence horror stories that shivered our timbers.

Short & Sweet & Spooky

Description: short, to the point, and completely terrifying. Reddit's <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.reddit.com/r/TwoSentenceHorror/">Two-Sentence Horror Story subreddit</a> is the perfect place to get <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/two-sentence-horror-stories-july-2023/erin-maxwell?ref=profile_own">super scared super quick</a>. Vote up your favorite small, scary stories.

20 Super Scary Two-Sentence Horror Stories That Gave Us The Shivers

Erin Maxwell

Nothing's better than a good horror movie or a well-told thriller, and the best of both are generally chock-full of <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/underrated-horror-movie-twists/jodi-smith">startling revelations</a>, shocking visuals, or <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/shocking-horror-deaths-2022/ian-carlos-crawford">brutal knock-offs </a>in some form or another. One particularly popular (and re-occurring) trope? The good, old-fashioned car crash. Impossible to look away, but never pleasant to see. In that spirit, here are some of the most brutal car crashes and accidents in horror and thriller films.&nbsp;

The Most Brutal Car Crashes And Accidents In Horror And Thriller Films

Worst Horror Movie Car Crashes

Great filmmakers from Alfred Hitchcock to Bong Joon-ho create horror and mystery with twists that often shock us out of our seats. But some <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/plot-holes-that-save-the-movie/jonathan-kantor">twists</a> do more than turn what has come before on its head - they also turn our stomachs. Whether these are the grisly crimes of Jigsaw or the antics of Tyler Durden, these twists can shock, unsettle, and disturb.Whether achieved with peak special effects and a healthy helping of gore, or solely through incredible acting and directing unsettling the viewer by proxy, these reveals may make you want to look away. Take a look at these twists that churn your stomach while keeping you on the edge of your seat.

Gruesome Plot Twists That Shock AND Turn Your Stomach

Gruesome Plot Twists In Movies

The best horror movies in every subgenre of horror. Whether it's evil dolls, terrible vacations, or anything in between, we've got a list for it.

Horror Movies About Everything

No shade to Grammy and Paw-Paw, but there's no way around it - getting old can be scary. Heck, even the kindliest elderly folk have a way of forcing one to confront the inevitable, looming reality of mortality. That's not to say those of lesser years can't be terrifying,<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/the-creepiest-kids-in-horror-movies/ron-mexico"> they definitely can be</a>, but there's something especially unnerving about a wandering mind, evil in a fragile package, or even just the terrors that build over a lifetime of experience in being, well, spooky! In that spirit, here are some <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/underrated-coming-of-age-thrillers/mike-mcgranaghan">horror movies</a> that prove the elderly are nothing to be trifled with, Sonny!

Horror Movies That Prove The Elderly Are Nothing To Be Trifled With, Sonny

STARZ PRESENTS: Cult Classic Horror Movies

If you like scary movies, you likely have a favorite or two. They may be flicks you saw years ago and return to every year during <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/pagan-halloween-traditions/april-a-taylor">the Halloween season</a>. Or they could just be a suspenseful and thrilling movie you've seen countless times.&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/what-movies-can-you-watch-over-and-over-again--v1">Rewatchable? Yes.</a> Innovative? Very much so, and not always in the ways you'd think.&nbsp;Obviously, not all scary movies are alike. Some of the best movies that scared viewers - and continue to do so - are the ones that brought a little something extra or new to the screen. They played on fear in a unique way, they introduced a new style of makeup, or they repackaged an existing format in an exciting new way. <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/horror-movie-trope-origins/orrin-grey">Some of these tropes</a> end up being familiar enough, they can become purposeful Easter eggs to delight eagle-eyed audiences.Regardless, these movies found new ways to scare audiences. That's exactly what makes them rewatchable - frighteningly so, and that's what makes it fun for horror fans to catch a reference to the films that cast long shadows over scary pop culture.This sponsored list was created with the participation of Starz.

Rewatchable Movies That Found New Ways To Scare Audiences

Melissa Sartore

The first time you watch a horror movie, pretty much everything is terrifying. The jump-scares make you scream, the plot twists surprise you, and some scenes are so scary, you have to watch them from in between your fingers. This fear is almost like a high, but the more horror movies you watch, the less scary they get. Before long, not even the most gruesome monster transformation can make you flinch, which is why when something comes along that's truly terrifying, it's worth remembering.Graveyard Shift readers are talking about the last movie that genuinely creeped them out, and they're going into detail about all of the disturbing scenes that are stuck in their heads. Which of these movies had a creepy scene that also got to you?Comments have been edited for length and clarity.

Graveyard Shift Readers Share The Last Movie Scenes That Actually Creeped Them Out

August Alva

Horror movies have always managed to have a distinct cool factor to them and these fans have been breaking down which scary movies they think have the coolest vibe.

Fans Reveal The Horror Movies They Think Are The 'Coolest'

Fun facts and insane true stories from behind the scenes of some of history's most beloved and infamous thrillers and chillers.

Horror Movies in the Making

Firsthand Accounts

Horror movies are full of unexpected surprises. They might be bloodbaths or more heady thrillers, but they're infamous for making audiences jump, scream, and double-check to make sure they've locked their doors at night. But what is it like to make a horror movie?&nbsp;What goes on <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/horrific-horror-movie-stories/juliet-bennett-rylah">behind the scenes</a> may be just as hellish as the frightening flick itself. A cursed set, an actual haunted house, or unexplained noises <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/behind-the-scenes-facts-about-80s-horror-movies/alby-thompson">could make filming </a>a horror movie just as scary as the final product. Stories about the ins and outs of making a film via media outlets are one thing, but hearing <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/behind-the-scenes-horror-movies-learned-in-2022/christopher-shultz">what it was like</a> from the actual actors is completely different.&nbsp;We wanted to know what the stars of some of our favorite scary movies had to say about their experiences - and their insights did not disappoint. In fact, getting a look at filming a horror flick from the perspective of an actor may actually make it that much more frightening.&nbsp;

What Actors Said It Was Like To Make 13 Quintessential Horror Movies

Looking through our fingers and ranking the best, scariest, dumbest, etc. characters in classic, creative, and totally forgettable horror movies.

Night Terrors

Villains

Film has a unique ability to bring our deepest fears to life, and nothing exemplifies this better than the iconic villains of yesteryears. These characters have haunted our dreams, made us peek through our fingers in the cinema, and left an indelible mark on pop culture. Yet, despite the passing of time, they continue to instill fear with their mere mention.These throwback movie villains range from monstrous creatures to human psychopaths, each more terrifying than the last. They've chilled us with their sinister plots, eerie appearances, and haunting performances by some of Hollywood's finest actors. Their exploits are etched in cinematic history, serving as benchmarks for all future evildoers.And yet, even after decades have passed since their first appearance on screen, these villains continue to give us nightmares. Their brand of terror transcends generations and resonates with audiences even today - a testament to their enduring power.Are you ready to revisit these nightmare-inducing characters? Brace yourself as we delve <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-episodes-of-into-the-dark/ranker-tv?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">into the dark</a> corners of cinema's past. And remember - don't be afraid to check under your bed tonight!Disclaimer: This article was written with the help of AI tools and edited by a human.

17 Throwback Movie Villains That Still Give Us Nightmares

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Olivia Peterman

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WTF Pics You've Gotta See

Photos

These are the scariest GIFs in internet history. Some of them are scenes from movies, while others are pictures that have been manipulated, while others are just imagery from the minds of horrible sickos, but around this time of year they all start coming out to play a little more often than you're used to and they end up making you turn on the lights and falling asleep to a loud, monster-sound-drowning episode of Arrested Development. From the sick people over at reddit.com/r/creepy, to 4Chan's /x/ board, to sites like creepypasta.com, they're busy spreading the scary all over the internet, so if you run into any of these creepy GIFs, after going through this list, you'll be prepared.These should fill all of your scary GIF needs, and you can copy/paste them onto your desktop directly from here to start your very own creepy GIF collection to freak out your friends during the non-Halloween holiday season.

GIFs So Terrifying, They Will Keep You Up All Night

Scary GIFs | 29 Creepy GIFs That Will Terrify You

Brian Gilmore

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Anime Genre Rankings!

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There are plenty of scary movies and horror films for film lovers to choose from, but what about anime fans? Don't worry, there's lots of popular dark anime and good horror anime for fans to watch! This list of horror anime has been ranked from best to worst by fans of the genre. When it comes to scary, creepy,&nbsp;and <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/best-zombie-anime/ranker-anime">zombie anime</a>, if you want only the best, this list of top horror anime will help you find it! Don't forget about our list of the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/best-horror-manga/ranker-anime">best horror manga</a> too if you're a reader or the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/best-gore-anime/ranker-anime">goriest anime</a>&nbsp;if you like blood and guts.If you're not a fan of anime, you might think it's all about school girls and giant robots. However, the top 10+ shows below can be downright terrifying, as they're some of the scariest anime of all time. Some are psychological horror like Paranoia Agent, while others involve fun action, zombies, and creatures, like High School of The Dead.Either way these spooky Japanese&nbsp;<a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/my-favorite-cartoons-of-all-time?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">animated shows</a> are all guaranteed to creep you out, make you scared, and make you want to lock your door. Vote up the creepiest anime series!&nbsp;We also have lists for things like the <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-vampire-anime/ranker-anime" target="_blank">best vampire anime</a>, the <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-mystery-anime/anna-lindwasser" target="_blank">best mystery anime</a>, and the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/best-gore-anime/ranker-anime">best gore anime</a>, so check those out as well!If you enjoy horror anime check out the best <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-blood-anime-quotes/ranker-anime" target="_blank">Blood+ quotes</a> and the best <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-serial-experiments-lain-quotes/ranker-anime" target="_blank">Serial Experiments Lain quotes</a>.

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The 50+ Best Horror Anime Of All Time, Ranked

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Creepy, terrifying, and nausea-inducing pics and vids that will skeeve you out and give you nightmares.

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You remember them (even if you don&#39;t want to): the scariest characters and images from your childhood. These sometimes unassuming things haunted your dreams and thoughts within minutes of being introduced to them.

If you&#39;ve ever blocked some frightening image from your conscious or subconscious because you just couldn&#39;t bear the thought of it coming back to haunt your dreams for yet another night, ready the plastic bedsheets because this list of scary memories from your childhood is bringing all the best of the worst characters right back at you (with pictures!). From a seemingly innocuous toilet that grows fangs whenever you try to take a leak to Pennywise the Clown, a character that single-handedly ended the careers of hundreds of birthday clowns in the 1990s.

These scary childhood horrors include some of the <a href="/crowdranked-list/creepiest-characters-on-television">creepiest characters on TV</a> and the <a href="/list/the-13-scariest-internet-memes-of-all-time/danielle-dauenhauer">scariest memes on the internet</a>. Carry on if you dare.

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60+ of Your Greatest Childhood Fears

Lists of the greatest, worst, goriest, and scariest horror movies, series, characters, scenes, and more.

Everything Horror

Lists for fans addicted to horror films (and shows) and all the jump-scarin', blood-splatterin', "b*tch, get out the house!" adrenaline that goes with them.

Do You Like Scary Movies?

These are the most popular Horror movies&nbsp;ranked by adrenaline junkies worldwide. Anyone can vote on this CrowdRanked list of these famous horror movies. Ghosts, zombies, monsters, or maybe just the quiet guy down the street who straps on a hockey mask for kicks; these are the films that scare the pants off you will be the highest rated horror movie?&nbsp;What are the greatest horror films ever made? And how many of these popular horror movies&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/horror-movies-you-havent-seen-everyone-knows/jacob-shelton" target="_blank">have you actually seen</a>? No matter the answer, you'll find that this list goes way beyond the top 100 horror films of all time.Great horror films have a long and storied history in cinema. From the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/best-old-horror-movies" target="_blank">earliest horror movies</a> like 1922's Nosferatu,&nbsp;to modern favorites like the Saw&nbsp;series, scary movies have always had a special place in the collective, twisted hearts of moviegoers. Each year, new good&nbsp;horror movies come out that are designed to terrify, with evil characters bent on death and destruction. Will they all wind up on a list of <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/the-scariest-horror-movies-ever-made/zachranks" target="_blank">the scariest horror movies ever made</a>? Probably not, but not for a lack of trying.Many of the best horror films are <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/the-best-haunted-house-movies/all-genre-movies-lists" target="_blank">haunted house movies</a>, relying on the setting as a huge, spooky selling factor. Other excellent horror films rely on <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/the-most-nausea-inducing-great-films/randolph" target="_blank">nausea-inducing tactics</a>, making us recoil in terror, totally disturbed by whatever we're watching on screen.&nbsp;Start with all of the ones on this list, and of course, feel free to add any top horror movies that might be missing.Enjoy this list of great horror films, and remember: You can rerank this list in any order you like. Boo!

Dawn of the Dead

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Daryl Dixon

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Father Gabriel

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Bobby Singer

Charlie Bradbury

The Exorcist

'Salem's Lot

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Friday the 13th Franchise

The Walking Dead

WARNING: Spoilers abound. If you&rsquo;re caught up on Season 9, you should be fine, though.

Walking Dead fans spend about 60% of their time discussing who will die before just about every episode. Watching the AMC show causes anxiety for this very reason alone. Who&rsquo;s actually going to make it to the end or very close to the end of The Walking Dead? Even though the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/how-does-twd-comic-end/stephanroget" target="_blank">TWD comic ended in July 2019</a>, the show and its source material have diverged enough that no one is truly safe.

Daryl Dixon doesn&rsquo;t even exist in the comic books but he&rsquo;s got fans so crazed, they border on the obsessive. Norman Reedus has vowed to strike the first match if they kill off Daryl so he might just make it through the apocalypse. A popular saying among Dead fans: &ldquo;If they kill Daryl, we riot.&rdquo; It helps that as a character, Daryl has the skills and the luck to make it through psychopathic overlords, cannibals, bloodthirsty gangs, and even the dreaded yuppies behind Alexandria&rsquo;s walls.

If you were placing bets during season one, there&rsquo;s no way you&rsquo;d expect the mousy, domestically-abused Carol to live through an episode, much less outlive Glenn and Abraham. Even Carl has grown from being an overly-protected little boy to a stone-cold calculating killer.&nbsp;Will The Walking Dead&rsquo;s producers kill off the boy who has lived through so much - even having to kill his own mother?

Remember, you&#39;re voting up the characters most likely to make it, not your favorite characters.&nbsp;Who will survive in this hard, cruel world all the way to the bitter end? Who would you choose as the <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/strongest-walking-dead-characters/jonathan-kantor" target="_blank">Walking Dead characters</a> who will survive longest? Disagree with our survivor picks? Add your own!

The Walking Dead Characters Most Likely To Survive Until The End

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Walking Dead Characters Most Likely to Survive

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Entertainment Franchises

The best horror movie franchises of all time have some incredibly large shoes to fill, as well as having some hard criteria to live up to. Certainly, some of the biggest factors in determining a great Hollywood horror franchise should&nbsp;include box office numbers and the sheer number of films in the franchise, but let's face it, a list of the best scary film franchises of all time should be based on one thing... how scary the movies really are! This list includes some of the biggest and the most successful&nbsp;horror movie franchises, collections,&nbsp;and trilogies ever, so vote for your favorites and feel free to re-rank the movie series' in any order you want.Any list of great horror movie franchises must encompass nearly 100 years of terror on the big screen! From masterful older horror movies like the Universal Monsters franchise to the <a href="/list/best-80s-horror-movies/ranker-horror">best 80s horror movie</a> franchises like the Friday the 13th and A Nightmare on Elm Street series to the best modern-day classic franchises like the Paranormal Activity and The Conjuring franchises, there is a little something for each and every horror fan ever right here on this list.With so many outstanding horror franchises to choose from, how do you pick the best? If you need a reference point, you should check out this list of the <a href="/crowdranked-list/the-greatest-horror-films-ever-made">greatest horror films ever made</a>. You'll note that several of the top-ranked films are actually the cornerstones of fantastic horror franchises, including Halloween, Alien,&nbsp;The Exorcist, and Poltergeist. So be sure to vote up the best horror franchises ever!

Candyman Franchise

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Ranking the best novels and non-fiction books of every genre.

Bibliophilia

Culture

The greatest horror books of all time are books that make the hair on the back of your neck stand up just from the rustle of turning the pages. These scary horror novels are books you don't want to read at night (or by yourself) because they're just a little too scary. Many of these scary books have been turned into <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-greatest-horror-films-ever-made">the scariest movies ever made</a>, while others are too frightening to be imagined in real life.From Stephen King classics like &quot;The Shining&quot; and &quot;It&quot; to classic stories like Bram Stoker's &quot;Dracula&quot; and Mary Shelley's &quot;Frankenstein&quot;, these scary horror novels are known for their fright factor and smart writing that makes you believe the horrific events in the books are really possible. Even <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-2010s-horror-novels/ranker-books" target="_blank">recent horror novels</a> like NOS4A2 or Birdbox captured the terrified hearts of the public enough to become shows and movies.What are the best horror novels? What is the scariest horror book? This list of the best horror novels is here to help you find a good scare on the written page. If you don't see your favorite horror book on the list of great scary novels, make sure to add it so other people can get the same fright you did.If you're still looking for a good scare after peeking at this greatest horror books list, check out the scarefests in the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/the-best-found-footage-movies/all-genre-movies-lists">best found footage films</a> for a good scare, or see what <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-horror-books-2019/ranker-books" target="_blank">new horror novels</a> you can add to your collection.

Ghost Story

The Scariest Horror Books of All Time

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Supernatural (TV)

Supernatural long ago turned into one of the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/best-the-cw-television-network-tv-shows/voteable">best shows on the CW</a> thanks to its taut story lines and the superb acting of the (generally hot) cast, and now there are enough characters after eight seasons on the air to compile this list of the best Supernatural characters ever to appear on the series. From Supernatural series regulars like Hollywood actors&nbsp;<a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/hot-jared-padalecki-photos/christiebuckner">Jared Padalecki</a> and <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/hot-jensen-ackles-photos/christiebuckner">Jensen Ackles</a> (who play the supernatural creature hunting Winchester brothers) to recurring characters like Bobby Singer and Jo Harvelle, this is a list of the of the greatest and most memorable characters on the CW's Supernatural.If you don't see your favorite Supernatural character on this list of the top Supernatural characters, make sure to add them and vote for them to make it to the top. This list has the Supernatural characters ranked, for fans to debate.