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In 2004, Bravo, the American cable television channel showcased its 100 Scariest Movie Moments, “the most bone-chilling moments in cinematic history” featuring interviews from “horror experts.” Then in 2006 the Chicago Film Critics Association released their list of the 100 Scariest Movies of All-Time.

World-renowned horror classics appear near the top in both lists, but the question remains: what is the scariest movie of all time?

Well, “The Exorcist” (1973) placed 3rd in Bravo’s list and 2nd in Chicago’s list, thus can be called the greatest scream-fest ever. It is rated 8.1/10 and the 186th greatest movie of all time at the Internet Movie Database (IMDB). Given the maximum 4 stars by renowned film reviewer Roger Ebert.

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But wait, “Psycho” (1960) placed 4th in Bravo’s list but topped Chicago’s list, hence equal to the task. It is rated 8.7/10 and the 22nd greatest movie of all time at IMDB. Put in the “Great Movies” category by renowned film reviewer Roger Ebert. So if you consider IMDB as the tiebreaker, “Psycho” would be the most frightening film ever.

The infamous shower scene:

Meanwhile, “Jaws” (1975) which topped Bravo’s list only placed 6th in Chicago’s list. It is rated 8.3/10 and the 106th greatest movie of all time at IMDB.

Honourable mention goes to “Alien” (1979) which placed 2nd in Bravo’s list and 4th in Chicago’s list. It is rated 8.5/10 and the 46th greatest movie of all time at IMDB.

The abovenamed 4 are the only movies with a total placenumber of less than 10. Even the modern classic “Silence Of The Lambs” (1991) has a total placenumber of 22.

Personally, I have watched all five, and found “The Exorcist” to be the one I wouldn’t want to watch alone on televisions at night.

Source
Bravo’s full list
Chicago’s full list

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