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The scariest horror films of 2024

Every rated horror film released in 2024, from most to least scary.

In a Violent Nature (2024) is number one on this list, with a Scare Scale score of 9.0 out of 10 from 1 rating. It's followed by MaXXXine (2024) and Smile 2 (2024).

17 films · Average score 6.2 out of 10 · Updated

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What is the scariest horror film of 2024?
In a Violent Nature (2024) is number one on this list, with a Scare Scale score of 9.0 out of 10 from 1 rating. It's followed by MaXXXine (2024) and Smile 2 (2024).
How is this list put together?
Rated horror films released in 2024, 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.