Celebrate Friday the 13th with horror movie marathon: Top picks inside

As the clock ticks away, why not indulge in a thrilling adventure through the world of horror? Whether you're a seasoned fan or a newcomer to the genre, Friday the 13th is the perfect excuse to revisit classic scare fests or discover hidden gems that will leave you sleeping with the lights on.

From iconic slashers to supernatural terrors, we've curated a list of must-watch horror movies that will keep you on the edge of your seat. So, grab some popcorn, dim the lights, and get ready to face your fears.

After all, it's just a movie... or is it?

Discover the best horror movies

Here are some classic and modern horror movies that are perfect for a Friday the 13th movie marathon:

Classic horror movies

• Friday the 13th (1980) - The original classic that started it all, directed by Sean S. Cunningham.
• A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984) - Wes Craven's classic introduces Freddy Krueger, a dream demon who haunts his victims in their dreams.
• The Shining (1980) - Stanley Kubrick's adaptation of Stephen King's novel, starring Jack Nicholson as a writer who goes insane while caring for a haunted hotel.
• Halloween (1978) - John Carpenter's seminal slasher film introduces Michael Myers, a masked killer who stalks and murders his victims.
• The Exorcist (1973) - A classic horror film about a young girl possessed by a demon and the two priests who attempt to exorcise it.

Modern horror movies

• Get Out (2017) - A psychological horror film that combines social commentary with plenty of scares.
• A Quiet Place (2018) - A tense thriller where creatures that hunt by sound have taken over the world, and a family must navigate their new reality in silence.
• Hereditary (2018) - A family is haunted by their own dark past after the death of their matriarch.
• Us (2019) - A family is attacked by their doppelgangers, raising questions about identity and duality.
• Midsommar (2019) - A group of friends travel to Sweden for a festival, only to find themselves in the clutches of a sinister pagan cult.

More horror movie recommendations

• The Conjuring (2013) - Based on a true story, this horror film follows paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren as they help a family terrorized by a malevolent spirit.
• Scream (1996) - A self-aware horror film that satirizes the genre while still delivering plenty of scares and suspense.
• The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974) - A low-budget horror classic that introduced Leatherface, a masked killer who terrorizes a group of friends.
• Child's Play (1988) - A killer doll named Chucky is possessed by the spirit of a serial killer, terrorizing a young boy and his mother.
• I Know What You Did Last Summer (1997) - A group of friends are stalked by a mysterious figure after covering up a hit-and-run accident.