Best Horror Movies

Some teens just love to be scared. Check out these hand-picked movies for some jump-out-of-your-seat moments that steer (mostly) clear of gore. Make sure you read the reviews to help you choose the ones with just the right scream factor for your family -- some of these movies are very, very scary...

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  • Poltergeist Review
    Poltergeist
    One of the all-time great haunted house movies.
    AGE
    12
     
  • The Sixth Sense Review
    The Sixth Sense

    Great, but sometimes scarier than R-rated horror.

    AGE
    13
     
  • The Birds Review
    The Birds
    Classic Hitchcock horror film still gives the chills.
    AGE
    14
     
  • Insidious Review
    Insidious

    Exceptionally scary flick is too intense for younger teens.

    AGE
    15
     
  • Rosemary's Baby Review
    Rosemary's Baby
    Keep children away from this scary classic.
    AGE
    15
     
  • The Blair Witch Project Review
    The Blair Witch Project

    This one could be too scary even for your teen.

    AGE
    16
     
  • Let Me In Review
    Let Me In

    Vampire remake is much gorier than Twilight.

    AGE
    16
     
  • The Silence of the Lambs Review
    The Silence of the Lambs
    Thriller that made the serial killer a superstar.
    AGE
    16
     
  • Paranormal Activity Review
    Paranormal Activity
    Indie scare fest doesn't need blood and gore to terrify.
    AGE
    16
     
  • Misery Review
    Misery
    A quality film of suspense and manipulation.
    AGE
    17
     

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