15 Scariest Quotes From Horror Movies That Are Perfect For Halloween

Alfred Hitchcock is undoubtedly one of Hollywood’s masters of suspense. This line from one of his most celebrated masterpieces, Psycho, foreshadows what would soon happen in the movie. There is an unnerving sense of tension in the air as Norman Bates’ peculiar attitude sends chills down our backs. We soon realise that he probably is not the man we thought he was.

The Sixth Sense has been a widely influential film in the horror genre. This scene essentially sets up the board for the rest of the plot and the big twist at the end. It is unsettling to see a kid so traumatised by seeing ghosts recount his terrifying experiences.

Scream is a meta-horror slasher film that is often self-referential and pokes fun at genre tropes and cliches. This quote is said in the opening sequence and feels like it is trying to speak directly to us as it welcomes us into what is obviously going to be a fun and terrifying horror flick. It is a smart line that sets up the tone of the film and also is a sly reference to the killer’s obsession with cinema-inspired crimes.

A Nightmare On Elm Street is an iconic horror flick. The film’s villain, Freddie, haunts people in their dreams and eventually kills them. This line, which echoes multiple times in the film, acts as a warning for what is to come.

The Blair Witch Project gave rise to its own genre of found footage films. It’s a story of a few film students who venture into the wilderness to shoot a documentary about The Blair Witch. One of the most terrifying scenes in the film is the monologue delivered by the protagonist which ends with these lines. All you see is her traumatised eyes and terrified voice which will, undoubtedly, stay with you long after the end-credits roll.

The Conjuring is a film which has terrorised many. This monologue at the start of the film essentially sums up the entire movie. The monsters under your bed are real. And it is up to you to decide who you follow, The Devil or God above.

James Wan has given too many of our best horror flicks. From Saw to Conjuring and Insidious, we have never been disappointed by any of his works. In Insidious, we are led to believe that there is a treacherous evil spirit in their house that wouldn’t let them live in peace. But we, as well as the protagonist, are in for a surprise when it is revealed to us that what is haunted is not the house, but his son.

Little kids can sometimes be the creepiest. As the young Carol Anne stares into the static in the TV, we already sense something off. She turns her head and looks at us dead in the eye and says these simple lines. Her calm composure, straight face and the uncertainty as to who “they” are is what makes this quote one of the scariest.

The Amityville Horror is a movie based on the true story of Ronald DeFeo Jr and his infamous murders. In one of the most terrifying scenes in the movie, we see the man scream in terror as he wakes up from his sleep. This is just the start of his fall into madness which will soon end up in a series of ruthless, gory murders.

The Babadook is an unexpected horror flick that subverts all expectations. It’s a slow burn that takes its time to set up the plot. We are introduced to a certain character from a nursery rhyme. It is not long after that we realise that maybe, The Babadook is real as day and is haunting the young protagonist’s house.

This is probably one of the most iconic lines in the horror genre. Though each installment of the franchise has given us a different possible cause for the outbreak, this is probably the one that has been etched into the minds of the audiences the most. Hell has been filled, the dead are coming back to life and it won’t be long before more join their ranks.

The Silence of the Lambs is a masterfully crafted film that took Hollywood by storm. Hannibal Lecter, the flesh-eating serial killer, can get into anyone’s minds and play with them. Hannibal is a character who is not only ruthless but also unarguably intelligent. His composure and terrifying scare can make anyone’s skin crawl.

The Exorcist is one of those films that will rob you off your sleep, and not in a good way. We follow Regan throughout her possession. By the end, she is but a shadow of the young, innocent kid that she was. A fully possessed Regan looks at Father Karras dead in the eye and delivers this line as though taunting him. The demonic smile plastered on her face only makes it worse.

The Shining is one of the horror genre’s s most celebrated films. The Overlook Hotel has too many terrifying secrets for us to find. One of the most terrifying scenes is when Danny meets the ghosts of two mysterious twins in the Hotel. They look at him and ask him to come play with them with a creepy smile on their face. The Overlook Hotel is demonic in itself as we see Danny’s loving father turn into a ruthless, blood-thristy killer by the end.

This quote acts as a setup in every Saw movie. A ruthless masked serial-killer who goes by the name of Jigsaw puts people through gory games to see how they will go to survive. Jigsaw’s iconic image and haunting sound will surely terrify even the toughest of men.