Top 10 Horror Films That Will Haunt Your Dreams

Description: Often hailed as the scariest movie ever made, "The Exorcist" explores the demonic possession of a young girl and the subsequent exorcism, blending psychological horror with supernatural elements.

Fact: The film was so terrifying that it was reported to have caused some viewers to faint or leave the theater. It was also nominated for 10 Academy Awards, winning two.

Description: A group of friends stumble upon a family of cannibals in rural Texas, leading to a terrifying encounter with Leatherface and his chainsaw.

Fact: Despite its title, the film has very little actual gore, relying instead on sound and suggestion to create fear. It was shot in just 30 days.

Description: John Carpenter's classic slasher film about Michael Myers, who escapes from a mental institution to stalk and kill teenage babysitters on Halloween night.

Fact: The film was made on a budget of less than $300,000 and became one of the most profitable independent films of all time. The iconic mask was actually a William Shatner mask painted white.

Description: Stanley Kubrick's adaptation of Stephen King's novel about a writer and his family who become caretakers of an isolated hotel with a dark past, where the writer's sanity begins to unravel.

Fact: The film's iconic "Here's Johnny!" scene was improvised by Jack Nicholson. Also, the hedge maze was constructed specifically for the movie and was later used in other films.

Description: This film introduced Freddy Krueger, a child murderer who invades the dreams of teenagers to kill them in their sleep, creating a new horror icon.

Fact: Wes Craven was inspired by real-life stories of people who died in their sleep from unexplained causes. Robert Englund, who played Freddy, was initially considered for a different role.

Description: In the town of Derry, Maine, seven children band together to fight an evil entity that takes the shape of a clown, known as Pennywise.

Fact: The film broke box office records for a horror movie, becoming one of the highest-grossing R-rated films of all time. Bill Skarsgård's portrayal of Pennywise was both terrifying and critically acclaimed.

Description: Based on the real-life paranormal investigations of Ed and Lorraine Warren, this film follows their attempt to help a family terrorized by a dark presence in their farmhouse.

Fact: The film was inspired by the case files of the Warrens, who claimed it was one of their most terrifying cases. The Annabelle doll from the film is based on a real doll they investigated.

Description: A single mother, dealing with the death of her husband, finds her son's fear of a monster in his book becoming all too real, exploring themes of grief and mental health.

Fact: The film was initially banned in some countries due to its intense themes. It has since been praised for its psychological depth and emotional resonance.

Description: A young African-American man visits his white girlfriend's family estate, only to uncover a sinister plot involving mind control and body snatching.

Fact: Jordan Peele's directorial debut, "Get Out," was both a critical and commercial success, winning an Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay. It was also praised for its social commentary on race in America.

Description: After the death of her secretive mother, a grieving family begins to unravel cryptic and increasingly terrifying secrets about their ancestry.

Fact: The film was praised for its slow build-up of dread and its shocking climax. Toni Collette's performance was widely acclaimed, earning her numerous award nominations.