That’s especially true as Halloween approaches. While you queue up your spooky movie marathon, here are 10 iconic horror movies from the past 70 years for inspiration, and what AP writers had to say about them when they were first released.

Directed by Bernard Rose, Candyman offers a chilling exploration of urban legends and the haunting legacy of racism. The film follows graduate student Helen Lyle, who unwittingly summons the vengeful spirit of Candyman, an African-American artist and son of a slave.

A Nightmare on Elm Street,' which turns 40 this year and is being treated to a very nice 4K UHD Blu-Ray release, is just one of the crowning achievements of the late Wes Craven, a man who rejuvenated the horror genre no less than three times over his career.

The short film Xenotaph is the first sci-fi horror movie generated by AI. The surreal computer-animated creation directed by Starhand is now available to watch for free on the indie-horror

Of course, with all the options out there, it can be difficult to determine which horror flicks are actually worth your time. Luckily, Netflix currently has a wide selection of quality choices, from timeless classics like Psycho and Jaws to modern-day slashers like Pearl and Thanksgiving to franchise refreshers like Evil Dead Rise and 2018's Halloween.

It’s been nothing short of a banner year for horror movies. Since 2024 kicked off nearly 11 months ago, gore hounds have been treated with a seemingly nonstop supply of good fright flicks. They’ve come in all shapes and sizes,

Just take one look at their Halloween collection, and you’ll see why. Coined No Sleep October, the collection of films and shows promises everything from thrilling new hits and horror classics to family fun and plot twists that will leave you shocked.

Tis the season to curl up in front of a gory horror flick, and for that, Varietyhas you covered. The magazine's critics compiled an ambitious list of the top 100 horror movies of all time, and one thing is evident in their choices: Classic horror reigns supreme.