The Worst Horror Movies To Watch For A Laugh
Horror movies are typically crafted to shock, scare, and thrill. However, some films miss the mark so completely that they become unintentionally hilarious, offering viewers more laughs than screams. Today we come with a list of 18 worst horror movies that turned terrifying moments into comedy gold. Grab some popcorn and get ready for a night of giggles with these “so-bad-they’re-good” horror picks! Can’t wait more, let’s start with the list:
Top 18 Worst Horror Movies of All Time
1. 6 Souls (2010, IMDb-6.0)
Director: Mans Marlind, Bjorn Stein
Stars: Julianne Moore, Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Jeffrey DeMunn
About the movie: A forensic psychiatrist uncovers that all but one of her patients suffer from multiple personalities linked to murder. She must find out what’s going on before she runs out of time.
2. Darkness (2002, IMDb-5.4)
Director: Jaume Balaguero
Stars: Anna Paquin, Lena Olin, Iain Glen
About the movie: A teenage girl and her family move into a remote country house. The family discovers that their gloomy new house has a horrifying past.
3. The Order (2003, IMDb-5.1)
Director: Brian Helgeland
Stars: Heath Ledger, Mark Addy, Shannyn Sossamon
About the movie: A young priest is sent to Rome to investigate the mysterious death of his order’s head.
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4. When A Stranger Calls (2006, IMDb-5.1)
Director: Simon West
Stars: Camilla Belle, Tommy Flanagan, Katie Cassidy
About the movie: An increasingly threatening prank caller harasses a high-school student while she is babysitting.
5. White Noise (2005, IMDb-5.5)
Director: Geoffrey Sax
Stars: Michael Keaton, Deborah Kara Unger, Ian McNeice
About the movie: An Architect’s obsession with speaking with his wife from beyond the grave becomes a reality.
6. The Reaping (2007, IMDb-5.6)
Director: Stephen Hopkins
Stars: Hilary Swank, David Morrissey, AnnaSophia Robb
About the movie: Former Christian missionary who debunks religious phenomena investigates apparent plague outbreak in a tiny town.
7. Beneath The Darkness (2011, IMDb-4.5)
Director: Martin Guigui
Stars: Dennis Quaid, Tony Oller, Aimee Teegarden
About the movie: A group of teens struggles to expose a local hero as a vicious killer and avoid becoming his next victim after witnessing the murder of their best friend.
8. Bless The Child (IMDb-5.1)
Director: Chuck Russell
Stars: Kim Basinger, Jimmy Smits, Rufus Sewell
About the movie: Cody, an abandoned child raised by her aunt, a nurse, is kidnapped by a stranger. Cody’s guardian learns that the abductors are a Satanic cult, with the assistance of an FBI agent.
9. I Still Know What You Did Last Summer (1998, IMDb-4.8)
Director: Danny Cannon
Stars: Jennifer Love Hewitt, Freddie Prinze Jr., Brandy Norwood
About the movie: This time, the murderous fisherman with a hook returns to hunt down Julie and Ray, who had left him for dead, and cause even more murder and mayhem at a posh island resort.
10. Species II (IMDb- 4.5)
Director: Peter Medak
Stars: Natasha Henstridge, Michael Madsen, Marg Helgenberger
About the movie: During the first mission to Mars, an astronaut becomes infected with alien DNA and runs amok on Earth. Preston and Laura join forces with a genetically reengineered Sil to hunt down the monster.
11. Lost Souls (IMDb-4.8)
Director:Janusz Kaminski
Stars: Winona Ryder, Ben Chaplin, Sarah Wynter
About the movie: A group of Catholics and priests believe the devil has selected an atheist journalist to be the Antichrist.
12. Godsend (IMDb-4.8)
Directors: Frank M. Calo, Nick Hamm
Stars: Robert De Niro, Greg Kinnear, Rebecca Romijn
About the movie: An enigmatic doctor arranges for the cloning of a deceased son, but odd things start to happen years after his rebirth.
13. Flatliners (2017, IMDb-5.2)
Director: Niels Arden Oplev
Stars: Elliot Page, Diego Luna, Nina Dobrev
About the movie: Five medical students, driven by a fascination with what exists beyond death, undertake a bold experiment. By temporarily stopping their own hearts, each of them experiences a near-death state, offering a firsthand glimpse into the mysteries of the afterlife.
14. The Haunting of Molly Hartley (IMDb-3.9)
Director: Mickey Liddell
Stars: Haley Bennett, Chace Crawford, Jake Weber
About the movie: A girl with PTSD tries to start anew at a different school, but her hopes for a fresh start are quickly dashed as she’s confronted with bullying, traumatic memories, and a chilling supernatural presence.
15. Pulse (IMDb-4.7)
Director: Jim Sonzero
Stars: Kristen Bell, Rick Gonzalez, Christina Milian
About the movie: After their hacker friend accidentally connects to a mysterious wireless signal, a group of college students must come together to stop a chilling evil from taking over the world.
16. Death of Me (IMDb-4.4)
Director: Darren Lynn Bousman
Stars: Maggie Q, Luke Hemsworth, Alexandra Essoe
About the movie: A couple on vacation must unravel the mystery behind a disturbing video that appears to show one of them murdering the other.
17. The Happening (IMDb-5)
Director: M. Night Shyamalan
Stars: Mark Wahlberg, Zooey Deschanel, John Leguizamo
About the movie: A science teacher, his wife, and a young girl struggle to survive a deadly plague that forces the infected to end their own lives.
18. I Know Who Killed Me (IMDb-3.6)
Director: Chris Sivertson
Stars: Lindsay Lohan, Julia Ormond, Neal McDonough
About the movie: A young woman reappears after being missing, claiming to be someone else. Widely criticized, the film was dubbed one of the worst ever and swept the 28th Golden Raspberry Awards, winning seven out of eight nominations.
Conclusion
If you’re looking for a horror movie night that’s more likely to make you laugh than scream, these worst horror movies should be at the top of your list. From bizarre plots to bad special effects and over-the-top acting, these films have earned their place among the lowest rated horror movies of all time. While they may not deliver on the scares, they certainly offer plenty of entertainment. So grab some popcorn and get ready to enjoy these so-bad-they’re-good horror flicks!
