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Who doesn’t love a good horror? Horror films deliver responses like this with their notorious killers, jump scares, and slick scoring. All of that is shown to some extent in the trailers. Horror trailers are some of the most ambitious creations in the movie industry; They have to draw in audiences while refraining from spoiling the film’s central horror. In honor of the indispensable horror movie component, here are the best horror movie trailers of all time, ranked.
10 Friday the 13th Part 2 (1981)
This trailer did everything the original missed. With suspenseful scoring, smooth editing, and enough of a preview of what killing would have unfolded Friday the 13th: Part 2It is arguably the best trailer for the franchise. Unlike most horror trailers, this one hasn’t left out any of the scary moments in the movie.
9 Scream (1996)
In an era when terror was receding, Scream It managed to revive the genre with a new iconic serial killer, Ghostface, while maintaining its identifying element. Yelp The trailer is not only clever, a killer like no other, but it touts Drew Barrymore as the final girl in the movie instead of his opening kill. This innovative marketing strategy filled theaters, as fans were excited to see the lovable Barrymore lead the film, only to be shocked when she was killed off in one of the most heartbreaking opening scenes in the horror genre.
8 Halloween (1978)
Halloween He is One of the most popular horror movies of all time for good reason – it’s simple yet disturbing story. Taking into account the Halloween This was a low-budget production, its trailer admirably effective at drawing in audiences, and the setting of a suburban setting on the verge of being plunged into mayhem by Michael Myers. Despite showing clips of the chase scene between Laurie and Michael, the trailer didn’t do enough to deter audiences from tuning in to the movie. The standout, of course, is John Carpenter’s score, which cemented Carpenter as an authoring authority.
7 Child’s Play (1988)
the baby play The franchise took a complex turn with the introduction of Tiffany, leaning more on dark comedy over horror. However, a trailer for the original baby play So effective because it plays into the mystery behind the movie’s titular killer; A killer doll that has never been used in a horror movie. After watching the trailer, the audience can only wonder, “Is she really a killer doll at play? Or is it all a figment of the mind of a troubled child?”
6 A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984)
The idea of a killer who puts you to sleep is a terrifying script and trailer A Nightmare on Elm Street It does a good job of setting the mood for the movie. From Charles Bernstein’s score, and the looming presence of Robert Englund’s Freddy Krueger, to the excerpt of Glenn’s bloody death in the bedroom, the trailer assures fans that A Nightmare on Elm Street It will be a horror movie like no other.
5 Smile (2022)
smiling It doesn’t particularly redefine the strip when it comes to psychological horror, but it certainly delivers when it comes to jump scares and its tortured heroine, Rose. The trailer gives viewers everything they could want when paying to see the next of many horror films to come; A terrifying jump, a frightening score, and the protagonist caught in the middle of a deadly curse. By far the defining element of the trailer is every shot of Caitlin Stasey’s Laura, who delivers the most pained grin in the horror genre.
4 Rise of the Evil Dead (2023)
evil dead rise jumps when it comes to its genre, moving from slasher, dark comedy, and as seen with dark armyFiction. evil dead rise It does something different than any of the above evil dead films. It places its protagonists in an urban city, specifically an apartment in Los Angeles. The trailer highlights the claustrophobic nature of the new place, with Beth and her family unable to escape as the possessed Ellie closes in on them.
The trailer is, simply put, perfect; Showing enough scary movie moments but without spoiling the movie watching experience. Of course, it’s the cheese-grater spectacle audiences were finally filling theaters to see it unfold on the big screen.
3 Black Christmas (1974)
One of the longest-running trailers in the horror genre, Black Christmas“ The trailer runs in four minutes and 22 seconds. However, there is nothing gratuitous about this runtime as it poses the danger that awaits Jess and her sorority sisters. From the opening shot of the sorority house as Billy sneaks out, to shots of Jess on the phone with the cops, to the revelation that the calls are coming from inside the house, the audience knows they’re ready to get the best of them. Seat experience by watching Black Christmas.
The scariest part of the trailer is the audio commentary of Billy talking to Agnes, also bringing up the question of whether or not there is more than one killer.
2 The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974)
This Tobe Hooper masterpiece remains unparalleled, in part by its rotating off-screen production details. From the use of real cadavers, the experience of the sensitive portrayal of cast and crew alike, and the controversy the film generated during its promotional phase, The Texas Chain Saw Massacre Paving the way for cutting.
The trailer itself sets up an ominous mood as Jean Larroquette reads the film’s opening scroll, leading audiences to believe the film is based on real-life events – this trick alone has served true crime fans. as it turns out, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre is a full-fledged work of fiction, loosely inspired by the Manson murders and the Ed Gein case.
1 The Blair Witch Project (1999)
One of the first found footage films in the horror genre, The Blair Witch Project Presents one of the most mysterious trailers ever. All the audience gets an opening scroll along with Heather screaming as she runs followed by an unseen figure. The mystery brought audiences eager to see the tragedy that befell three curious college students. exactly like The Texas Chain Saw MassacreAnd The Blair Witch Project It is entirely fictional, and its three actors are still alive.
