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Horror movie recs for beginners that aren't too scary?

06/24/25 4:59pm

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06/24/25 5:01pm

There are tons of good horror movies for beginners that give off a perfectly creepy vibe without getting too scary or intense. Here are some recommendations based on the types of horror movies .

Classic Horror: Psycho , Night of the Living Dead , Jaws , Nosferatu , Alien
Horror Comedy: Happy Death Day , Ghostbusters , Shaun of the Dead , Cabin in the Woods , Killer Klowns from Outer Space
Supernatural Horror: The Shining , The Ring , Get Out , The Sixth Sense , Poltergeist
Slashers: A Nightmare on Elm Street , Halloween , Scream , Child's Play , Clown in a Cornfield
Kid's Horror: Hocus Pocus , Coraline , The Haunted Mansion , Scooby-Doo , Goosebumps

If some of these movies get a little too intense for your liking, check out our tips to help you stop feeling scared after watching a horror movie .

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Agent86

06/24/25 5:07pm

These are great!

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