Classics
Deemed as the original horror blockbuster, this Spielberg film set in Amity Island, New York is the reason most of us are scared of sharks, namely great whites named Bruce.
Jaws (1975)
This 1974 classic set in Christmas is known as "one of the first true slashers", inspiring the Halloween franchise. Its two reboots from both 2009 and 2019 share the same name. Set in a sorority house, it follows a group of sorority sisters as they try to survive the killer, who they know as Billy.
Black Christmas (1974)
Originating in the late 70's, this franchise is credited for being a pioneer in the slasher genre, as well as spanning 13 entries and (at least) 5 different timelines. Originally conceived as an anthology franchise set in a specific holiday, this John Carpenter original gave birth to specific tropes and icons, namely Dr. Loomis, Laurie Strode, and Michael Myers.
Halloween
This macabre family went unnamed in their first appearance in 1938, originating in The New Yorker as comics. What family received their name in a 1964 sitcom, and more recently a Netflix show focused on the daughter, played by Jenna Ortega?
The Addams Family
This director had his start as an improv/sketch comedian, even collaborating on an original show with Keegan-Michael Key. His directorial debut garnered him a Best Director nomination in the 2017 Oscar's. Who directed the sci-fi blockbuster NOPE?
Jordan Peele
This film made history as the only horror movie to win the Academy Award for Best Picture at the 1992 Oscars. Sharing the same name as the 1988 novel, what movie has Anthony Hopkins as Hannibal Lecter?
Silence of the Lambs (1991)
When owning these creatures, keep them away from light, do not let it come in contact with water; and never let it eat after midnight. These little guys are lowkey the original labubus
Gremlins
This satirical slasher franchise originally had Drew Barrymore to star in the first movie until she became too busy and was famously killed in the opening scene. The killer, who donning a white ghost mask and changes per entry, asks in a phone call to their victims "what's your favorite scary movie?"
Scream
This monstrous animated franchise takes classic horror icons and has them in a Romeo and Juliet trope, a "prove-it" plot with a grandparent, an enemies-to-lovers on a cruise ship, and it's latest movie has them turned to humans. What franchise stars Adam Sandler as the vampire Count Dracula?
Hotel Transylvania
This black and white clown made his debut in The 9th Circle (2008). He then went on to terrorize the big screens in the Terrifier franchise. Having sawn both a man and a woman, as well as countless other indescribable victims in different ways, despite being added into Fortnite last month, we would not recommend you to watch this character in action.
Art the Clown
This iconic George A. Romero indie horror is credited for popularizing zombies in movies. Set mainly in a white farmhouse, the film follows Ben as he tries to fend off "ghouls" and survive, alongside an almost catatonic Barbra.
Night of the Living Dead (1968)
In the days coming to Christmas, this film is mainly set in the house of a dysfunctional family which includes Toni Collette, Adam Scott, and Emjay Anthony as Max, as they try to survive the titular entity, when Max loses his festive spirit.
Krampus (2015)
Delivering a 9 minute monologue with no breaks in her iconic red dress and blue bow to her sister-in-law, this film is also named after this character. Which character played by Mia Goth vows she will be a star in an audition that ends horribly?
Pearl (2022)
For over 50 decades, this 9-film franchise is seen as one of the first of the iconic horror franchises. It mainly follows a cannibal Texan family, with a big emphasis on the face-wearing child, whose real name is Bubba Sawyer.
Texas Chainsaw Massacre
This 2024 gothic Victorian movie is a reimagining to the 1922 film with the same name. Bill Skarsgård stars as the vampire Count Orlok who is also known as the title. This Robert Eggers film stars Lily-Rose Depp and Nicholas Hoult as they try to stop the plague of Count Orlok.
Nosferatu (2024)
Tippi Hedren stars in this avian 1963 movie directed by Alfred Hitchcock.
The Birds (1963)
This 2024 film is set on New Year's Eve in 1999, the turn of the millennium. Named after the scare of the year 2000 problem, what is Rachel Zegler's first horror movie?
Y2K (2024)
This whodunnit franchise usually follows a group of friends as they try to uncover who their hook-handed stalker is. With 4 films and an Amazon original television series, this franchise had singer Brandy cameo in the end credits of its most recent 2024 film.
I Know What You Did Last Summer
This long running Filipino anthology, which started in 1984, has entries namely titled with Roman numerals, with four exceptions, being VII's 2k5, XIV's The Invasion, XVI's Extreme, and the upcoming XII's Evil Origins. With entries like Yaya, LRT, Rain Rain Go Away, and Ahas, as well as having notable stars such as Kris Aquino, Kim Chiu, Eugene Domingo, and Kathryn Bernardo, which franchise is named after the 1954 song?
Shake, Rattle & Roll
This romcom horror set in 1989 sees Cole Sprouse play a resuscitated Victorian mute man named The Creature. In Liza Soberano's first Hollywood movie, she plays the popular but kind stepsister to Kathryn Newton.
Lisa Frankenstein (2024)
Set in Antarctica, this 1982 film is a sci-fi mystery, wherein a group of American researchers get picked off one by one by an unexplainable alien. In 2011, Mary Elizabeth Winstead starred in a prequel with the same name.
The Thing (1982)
This body horror flick released in 2024 is French director Coralie Fargeat's first English movie. With an iconic bumping soundtrack and flashy scenes, this movie shows that respecting the balance is whatever man maya help me
The Substance (2024)
This icon of horror has a name derived from three American serial killers. His first onscreen victim is Maggie Peterson, who he struck on the head with a toy hammer and she falls out of an apartment window. Appearing in seven movies, a reboot, and a three season show, he is played by Brad Dourif in both his human form as well as his more famous Good Guy doll form.
Chucky
Since 1980, this slasher franchise has had 12 entries including a crossover, as well as an upcoming prequel series. Its 2009 reboot titled the same as both the original film and the series name shares a character with the Transformers series. What franchise follows the reborn child of Pamela Voorhees?
Friday the 13th
This Norwegian premiered at Sundance 2024 with the title of "Den Stygge Stesøsteren". It retells the classic Disney tale by taking you through the eyes of one of Cinderella's stepsisters.
The Ugly Stepsister (2025)