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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 Touch of Satan
1971 · Horror
The Return of Count Yorga
1971 · Horror
The Night Evelyn Came Out of the Grave
1971 · Mystery
The Fifth Cord
1971 · Thriller
Die Screaming Marianne
1971 · Drama
Werewolves on Wheels
1971 · Action
The Brotherhood of Satan
1971 · Horror
Night of Dark Shadows
1971 · Thriller
The Night Digger
1971 · Drama
Willard
1971 · Sci-Fi
Godzilla vs. Hedorah
1971 · Action
Vampyros Lesbos
1971 · Horror
What’s the Matter with Helen?
1971 · Horror
Blood from the Mummy’s Tomb
1971 · Horror
Lake of Dracula
1971 · Horror
The Mephisto Waltz
1971 · Mystery
The Vampire Happening
1971 · Comedy
Daughters of Darkness
1971 · Thriller
The Cat o' Nine Tails
1971 · Mystery
The Abominable Dr. Phibes
1971 · Comedy
Blood Thirst
1971 · Horror
I Drink Your Blood
1971 · Horror
I Eat Your Skin
1971 · Horror
The Glass Ceiling
1971 · Mystery
The Incredible 2-Headed Transplant
1971 · Horror
The Zodiac Killer
1971 · Horror
Don’t Deliver Us from Evil
1971 · Horror
The House That Dripped Blood
1971 · Horror
Woman of Fire
1971 · Crime
Blood and Lace
1971 · Horror
THX 1138
1971 · Sci-Fi
Isle of the Snake People
1971 · Horror
A Lizard in a Woman’s Skin
1971 · Thriller
Girl Slaves of Morgana Le Fay
1971 · Horror
10 Rillington Place
1971 · Thriller
The Night Visitor
1971 · Mystery
Countess Dracula
1971 · Drama
The Blood on Satan’s Claw
1971 · Horror
The Strange Vice of Mrs Wardh
1971 · Mystery
The Night God Screamed
1971 · Crime
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What Makes a Horror Movie? Horror Movies Explained
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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