The Scariest Movies That Haunt Our Minds

When faced with the question, "What is the scariest movie you've watched?", it's clear that different people may have very different answers. Some may be haunted by the terrifying creatures in The Exorcist, while others may be scared by the presence of the flying monkeys in The Wizard of Oz. For the author, Ariosof's Midsommar stands out as a film that evokes intense fear through its mysterious and eerie atmosphere.

Another classic that haunts the author is the film The Omen. This 1976 film, directed and produced by Don Chaffey and starring Gregory Peck, explores the premise of the devil, which is arguably scarier than any boogeyman. The original film's premise is rooted in the public safety film style, with a disturbing storyline about a child who is raised to be a weapon of Satan. However, the most memorable scene for the author was a public safety film about children on farms and building sites. This amateur film, shown to children around the same age as the author, left a lasting and terrifying impression.

Other Haunting Films

Many other horror films stand out as particularly disturbing. For instance, the slow build and atmospheric horror of The Changeling can be described as almost "cozy." However, it hits the audience with moments of pure terror that are almost unbearable.

The chilling atmosphere of The Woman in Black is reminiscent of experiencing a sleep paralysis night-terror. This film, with its haunting and eerie atmosphere, is certainly one of the scariest the author has ever seen.

The Innkeepers is another slow-burning horror film that gradually builds up to a peak of true terror. The film is so effective that it scared the author's brother so much that he was too frightened to sleep alone in the basement after watching it.

Embarrassing Mention: The Boogeyman

Perhaps one of the most embarrassing and dishonorable mentions is the film The Boogeyman. Despite its clumsy approach, the film contains some chilling ideas, such as the scene where a man ties himself to a chair in a closet to confront an entity, and the terrifying nature of the filming techniques, such as fast sweeping and disorienting camera shots and sudden loud noises.

Overall, the scariest horror films are often the ones that leave a lasting impression and strike deep into the psyche, evoking fear in ways that other films cannot. Even films that are not traditionally considered to be horror films, like the public safety film mentioned above, can leave a lasting scar in the mind of the viewer.