It seems likehorrorwill always be one of the most popular genres in cinema. The audience loves to get scared and the filmmakers can often make a lot of money even if they create a low-budget horror. Well-established franchises such asHalloweenthen a part of their marketing department’s work done for them because people know the brand and the fans will usually go into movie theaters to watch the newest sequel.
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Halloween Killsstars Jamie Lee Curtis as Laurie Strode who decides to set a trap for her old enemy, the murderer Michael Myers. Those who enjoy theslasherthen can find a lot of othersimilar horror movies of the same genrethat they should also check out!
10Psycho (1960)
Going back to the classics is never a bad idea, especially if their reputation is justified.Psychois one of Alfred Hitchcock’s most famous films, and also one of his few horror pieces.
This story about a young woman Marion who steals a lot of money and makes the mistake of stopping at the Bates Motel is now legendary. It has gone on to inspire multiple sequels, including the TV showBates Motelwith Freddie Highmore. Anthony Perkins shines as Norman Bates in this movie, andPsychohas several legendary sequences, most notably the shower scene.
9The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974)
The 1970s and 1980s were excellent decades for all horror fans since many of its slasher films were influential and are now legendary.The Texas Chainsaw Massacreis perhaps even more brutal thanHalloween Kills, especially considering when it was originally made.
Unlike other movies, this horror’s title speaks for itself and the viewers know in advance they can expect true carnage. What makes this horror movie even more frightening is thatit was inspired by real eventsthat happened not long beforeThe Texas Chainsaw Massacrewas made.
8Friday The 13th (1980)
This movie works with the notion that Friday the 13th is an unlucky day. The protagonists of this movie learn this the hard way when a mysterious murderer stalks them at Crystal Lake. Another classic,Friday the 13thhas cemented itself as one of the cornerstones of the slasher genre, and it is a must-watch for anyHalloweenfan.
Even though the movie didn’t cost a lot of money to make, as it had a budget of approximately 500 thousand dollars, it was a huge hit.Friday the 13thproved so popular that it started a horror movie franchise that would go on to spawn more than 10 entries.
7A Nightmare On Elm Street (1984)
This horror movie is one of the classics and will entertain everyone who enjoys imaginative slashers. The main antagonist, Freddy Krueger, has the ability to enter his victims' dreams. If he manages to kill them in their dreams, they also die in real life.
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A Nightmare On Elm Streetwas successful and spawned multiple sequels, but a lot of fans believe that the first entryis still the best part of the series. Whether that’s the case or not, it still has a lot to offer despite being made almost 40 years ago.
6Child’s Play (1988)
Tom Holland (not the actor) directed multiple horror movies, and the vampire-themedFright Night(1985) and the slasherChild’s Playare arguably his most famous pieces. This movie introduced a killer a lot of horror fans know – the murderous doll Chucky possessed by the spirit of a serial killer.
This movie is frightening even today, especially for those who aren’t all that fond of dolls. Like numerous successful slashers, this one also led to multiple remakes and sequels, including aTV show that started in 2021.
5Candyman (1992)
Thanks to Tony Todd’s frightening turn as the titular Candyman, this horror movie works just as well today as it did in 1992. However, those who want to watch a modern version of this iconic slasher told from a different perspectiveshouldn’t miss out on the recent 2021Candyman.
In both cases, the movies are full of tension and terrifying moments, as well as solid performances from all of the main actors. This movie is based on a short story by Clive Barker whose horror work inspired other movies as well (such asHellraiser).
4Scream (1996)
UnlikeHalloween Kills,Screamdoesn’t take itself too seriously. As an intelligent comedy, the Wes Caren film makes fun of the usual storytelling conventions of slasher movies. As a result, the audience not only laughs along with the mayhem but will also recognize references to multiple slasher flicks.
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If someone wants to relax a little after watchingHalloween Killsbut still enjoy another slasher,Screamis a good choice. It makes some interesting choices, for example, it’s one of the few movies that has the courage tokill its apparent protagonist right at the start(and that isn’t really a spoiler).
3I Know What You Did Last Summer (1997)
Teenage horror movies tend to not be as scary as those designed for an older audience. However, that’s not the case with this popular slasher movie.I Know What You Did Last Summertells the story of a group of young people who do something bad and a year later, a mysterious murderer starts haunting them.
Thanks to the movie’s success, it spun two sequels and also served as an inspiration for parodies such asScary Movie. It also stars a well-known cast, such as Jennifer Love Hewitt, Sarah Michelle Gellar, or Ryan Philippe.
2Hell Fest (2018)
A lot of slasher movies take place in a usual setting, such as a camp in a forest. But if the audience wants to try something new, they should check outHell Fest. Its heroes, a group of friends, go to a horror-themed amusement park but they have no idea that a real murderer is about to hunt them.
While not as iconic as other older slashers,Hell Festworks with an original idea and also manages to create a lot of scary scenes. The story is made even more intense by the fact that other people don’t believe that something bad is really happening to the heroes.
1Halloween (1978)
Unsurprisingly, the best movie to watch if someone hasn’t already done so is the originalHalloween. The 1978 movie became a classic and without it, the slasher genre wouldn’t be what it is today.
John Carpenter was no stranger to creating bone-chilling horror movies, andHalloweenis one of his best pieces. Plus, Jamie Lee Curtis became famous thanks to this movie andwas the original scream queen. So when Curtis reprised her part years later, all horror fans were excited.
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