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The scariest horror films of 2005

Every rated horror film released in 2005, from most to least scary.

The Descent (2005) is number one on this list, with a Scare Scale score of 7.6 out of 10 from 2 ratings. It's followed by An American Haunting (2005) and Death Tunnel (2005).

42 films · Average score 5.8 out of 10 · Updated

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About this list

What is the scariest horror film of 2005?
The Descent (2005) is number one on this list, with a Scare Scale score of 7.6 out of 10 from 2 ratings. It's followed by An American Haunting (2005) and Death Tunnel (2005).
How is this list put together?
Rated horror films released in 2005, ranked by overall Scare Scale 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.