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Horror Movie Summaries & Endings Explained
5,552 horror movies, each with a full plot summary, timeline, character guide and the ending explained. Combine filters to narrow it down.
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The Possession of Joel Delaney
1972 · Horror
Tower of Evil
1972 · Horror
Images
1972 · Thriller
Dear Dead Delilah
1972 · Horror
Vampire Circus
1972 · Horror
The Iron Crown
1972 · Horror
Crucible of Terror
1972 · Horror
Tombs of the Blind Dead
1972 · Horror
Frogs
1972 · Sci-Fi
Tales from the Crypt
1972 · Horror
What Have You Done to Solange?
1972 · Horror
All the Colors of the Dark
1972 · Horror
Baron Blood
1972 · Horror
Seven Blood-Stained Orchids
1972 · Thriller
Evil Come Evil Go
1972 · Horror
Crawlspace
1972 · Horror
Whoever Slew Auntie Roo?
1972 · Thriller
The Rats Are Coming! The Werewolves Are Here!
1972 · Horror
The Screaming Woman
1972 · Drama
The Night Stalker
1972 · Thriller
A Thief in the Night
1972 · Drama
Endless Night
1972 · Drama
Four Flies on Grey Velvet
1971 · Thriller
Death Walks on High Heels
1971 · Thriller
Revenge!
1971 · Horror
Black Noon
1971 · Horror
Octaman
1971 · Horror
Short Night of Glass Dolls
1971 · Thriller
Lady Frankenstein
1971 · Horror
Dr. Jekyll & Sister Hyde
1971 · Horror
A Taste of Evil
1971 · Thriller
Point of Terror
1971 · Thriller
Dracula vs. Frankenstein
1971 · Horror
Fright
1971 · Horror
The Bloodstained Butterfly
1971 · Thriller
The Third Part of the Night
1971 · Drama
See No Evil
1971 · Thriller
Creatures the World Forgot
1971 · Horror
Let's Scare Jessica to Death
1971 · Drama
Web of the Spider
1971 · Horror
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Horror films are designed to invoke fear, dread, and suspense in their audience, playing on primal fears through eerie atmospheres, unsettling soundtracks, and terrifying imagery. These films often explore themes of the supernatural, psychological terror, or monstrous entities, leading viewers through intense emotional and often disturbing experiences. Horror movies challenge our sense of security and comfort, making them thrilling yet terrifying to watch.
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