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Creepy horror films without jumpscares

Eerie, unsettling films that build their fear slowly instead of making you jump.

undertone (2026) is number one on this list, with a creepy score of 7.0 out of 10 from 2 ratings. It's followed by The Menu (2022) and Nosferatu (2024).

5 films · Average score 5.3 out of 10 · Updated

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What is the creepiest horror film without jumpscares?
undertone (2026) is number one on this list, with a creepy score of 7.0 out of 10 from 2 ratings. It's followed by The Menu (2022) and Nosferatu (2024).
How is this list put together?
Rated horror films with a creepy score of 5 or more and a jumpscares score of 2 or less, ranked by creepy score, highest first. Every score is the average of ratings from people who've watched the film, out of 10, and the list updates as new ratings come in.