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Scary films for date night

Jumpy enough to grab the person next to you, not so gory or bleak it kills the mood.

The Conjuring (2013) is number one on this list, with a Scare Scale score of 6.8 out of 10 from 2 ratings. It's followed by Oddity (2024) and Hokum (2026).

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What is a good scary film for date night?
The Conjuring (2013) is number one on this list, with a Scare Scale score of 6.8 out of 10 from 2 ratings. It's followed by Oddity (2024) and Hokum (2026).
How is this list put together?
Rated horror films with an overall Scare Scale score between 4 and 7, a jumpscares score of 4 or more, a gore score of 4 or less and a psychological score of 6 or less, 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.