19 Nostalgic Horror Movies Streaming On HBO Max That Still Hit Today

Posted 34 minutes agoSubscribe to Screen Time NewsletterCaret Down19 Nostalgic Horror Movies Streaming On HBO Max That Still Hit TodaySome scary movies just never get old.by Michele BirdBuzzFeed ContributorFacebookPinterestLink Spooky season is officially kicking off, which means it's time for a scary movie marathon! So many films have made a lasting impression on the horror genre over the years, from scenes that kept us up all night to groundbreaking performances and stories. Here are the most nostalgic picks to add to your watchlist for a good scare: 1. It (1990) (C) Warner Bros. / Courtesy Everett Collection Inspired by Stephen King's novel, Tim Curry's chilling performance as Pennywise set the stage for true terror. If you already have a fear of clowns, consider this your warning to stay far, far away. Watch it on HBO Max. 2. The Conjuring (2013) Michael Tackett / (C) Warner Bros. Pictures / Courtesy Everett Collection Let's bring it back to where it all started for The Conjuring universe. Every jump scare is more startling than the last, and if you remember the clapping hands from the scene pictured, then you know just how terrifying the film really is.

Watch it on HBO Max. 3. The Silence of the Lambs (1991) (C) Orion Pictures Corp. / Courtesy Everett Collection Jodie Foster and Anthony Hopkins' dynamic sends chills down audiences' spines to this very day. Plus, it's the first horror film to win Best Picture at the Oscars, which proves it's absolutely worth a watch.

Watch it on HBO Max. 4. It Follows (2015) (C) RADiUS-TWC / Courtesy Everett Collection It Follows is one of the most hauntingly original films I've seen in the last decade. Not only does it force you to examine every single detail with a magnifying glass, but you'll be left with a nagging fear that something is not too far behind you.

Watch it on HBO Max. 5. Final Destination (2000) (C) New Line Cinema / Courtesy Everett Collection Death comes knocking in the film that started it all for the Final Destination franchise. It's as gory as can be, so you might want to hit pause if you easily get a queasy stomach. Watch it on HBO Max. 6. Misery (1990) (C) Columbia Pictures / Courtesy Everett Collection Yet another Stephen King film adaptation makes the list! Fandom takes a twisted turn in this 1990 movie, where Kathy Bates gives a frighteningly good performance as Annie Wilkes.

Watch it on HBO Max. 7. The Cabin in the Woods (2011) Diyah Pera / (C) Lionsgate / Courtesy Everett Collection This is not your average cabin-based horror movie; in fact, it's SO much better. The story is totally unexpected in all the best ways, and it'll make you come back again and again. Trust me.

Watch it on HBO Max. 8. Split (2016) (C) Universal Pictures / Courtesy Everett Collection M. Night Shyamalan's prequel to Unbreakable is a twist-filled rollercoaster with James McAvoy bringing 24 unique personalities to life onscreen. Watch it on HBO Max. 9. Se7en (1995) New Line Cinema / Courtesy Everett Collection This crime thriller will leave you on the edge of your seat thanks to masterful storytelling and stellar performances by Morgan Freeman and Brad Pitt.

Watch it on HBO Max. 10. Hannibal (2001) (C) MGM / Courtesy Everett Collection With The Silence of the Lambs already on this list, it's only fitting to add the sequel as well. Hannibal Lecter makes his return, bringing even more psychological terror for Agent Clarice Starling. Watch it on HBO Max. 11. Annabelle (2014) (C) Warner Bros. Pictures / Courtesy Everett Collection If dolls already creep you out to the max, Annabelle will not be your cup of tea. It's another horrifying installment from The Conjuring universe that can't be missed if you love the franchise. Watch it on HBO Max. 12. Night of the Living Dead (1968) Image Ten / Courtesy Everett Collection You can thank George A. Romero for making the zombie film famous, and this one should be the first one you watch if you're not familiar with the genre. Watch it on HBO Max. 13. Promethus (2012) (C) 20th Century Fox / Courtesy Everett Collection If you prefer sci-fi horror, Prometheus should be on your watch radar. This Ridley Scott film serves as the prequel to Alien and features an ensemble cast that's hard to top.

Watch it on HBO Max. 14. The Amityville Horror (2005) (C) MGM / Courtesy Everett Collection Everyone loves a good story, and this one will easily be on your list if you're a fan of The Conjuring universe. Plus, you've got Ryan Reynolds in the cast just in case things get *too* scary for you.

Watch it on HBO Max. 15. Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1978) (C) United Artists / Courtesy Everett Collection This 1978 remake features the early acting work of Donald Sutherland and Jeff Goldblum as aliens taking over the bodies of humans in San Francisco, California. Consider this another sci-fi must-watch for your list. Watch it on HBO Max. 16. The Nun (2018) (C) Warner Bros. / Courtesy Everett Collection The Conjuring universe continues with the sinister installment of The Nun. Fun fact: Tais