Top 10 Horror Movies That Caused Hysteria
VOICE OVER: Kirsten Ria Squibb
WRITTEN BY: Amanda DeMel
These horror movies left their mark on audiences. For this list, we'll be looking at horror films that created uncontrollable, negative psychological responses from audiences or exaggerated, negative reactions from the masses. Our countdown of horror movies that caused hysteria includes “Terrifier 2”, “Psycho”, "Jaws", and more!
- #10: "Terrifier 2" (2022)
- #9: "Freaks" (1932)
- #8: "The Phantom of the Opera" (1925)
- #7: "Raw" (2016)
- #6: "Ghostwatch" (1992)
- #5: "Jaws" (1975)
- #4: "A Serbian Film" (2010)
- #3: "Cannibal Holocaust" (1980)
- #2: "Psycho" (1960)
- #1: "The Exorcist" (1973)
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