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Top 7 Horror movies according to IMDb ratings

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The Silence of the Lambs (1991) IMDb rating: 8.6

A masterpiece by Jonathan Demme, this movie is known for its psychological horror and gripping story. 

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Alien (1979) IMDb rating: 8.5

This Ridley Scott movie is about a group of astronauts who visit an unknown planet and get attacked by a dangerous alien. It is fun to see the special effects from the 70s. 

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Psycho (1960) IMDb rating: 8.5

Known as the 'blueprint for modern horror', the movie follows Marion Crane, who steals money but later gets in danger in a creepy motel. 

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The Shining (1980) IMDb rating: 8.4

This classic movie is about Jack Torrance and his family who face a series of dark events after moving into a weird hotel.  

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The Thing (1982) IMDb rating: 8.2

This 1982 classic is a remake of the Alien (1979). The story revolves around a group of scientists in Antarctica who face an alien who can transform into its victims. 

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Tumbbad (2018) IMDb rating: 8.2

It is an Indian horror movie highly acclaimed by critics. Tumbbad is about a man and his son getting lost in their greed and ending up revealing dark secrets from the past. 

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The Exorcist (1973) IMDb rating: 8.1

A favourite amongst many horror lovers, The Exorcist tells the story of a girl who plays with an Ouija board and eventually becomes possessed by the devil. 

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