The 50 Best Horror Novels of All Time

The Devil in Silver

Pepper finds himself trapped in a mental institution, battling both the system and a monstrous entity that stalks the wards at night.

Heart-Shaped Box

A rock star's latest acquisition turns out to be a vengeful ghost, and he's about to learn that some things should stay buried.

At the Mountains of Madness

Explore the frozen wastes of Antarctica with a team of explorers who uncover ancient horrors beyond human comprehension.

American Psycho

A darkly comedic and controversial novel that explores the psychopathic mind of a Wall Street yuppie, blurring the lines between reality and…

Pet Sematary

A chilling tale of a family's descent into terror when their children's pet cemetery holds a dark secret that brings the dead back to life.

Ghost Story

A chilling tale of four aging men haunted by shared dreams and buried secrets in a small New York town, where the past refuses to stay burie…

Carrion Comfort

A chilling exploration of humanity's darkest impulses, Carrion Comfort delves into a secret society's influence over global catastrophes, re…

Broken Monsters

In the gritty streets of Detroit, a criminal mastermind creates grotesque tableaus, forcing a detective, her daughter, and a journalist to c…

NOS4A2

A chilling tale of a sinister serial killer and his haunting Silver Wraith, taking unsuspecting victims to a nightmarish Christmasland. Joe …

Let the Right One In

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Seven adults return to their haunted hometown to confront the evil that terrorized them as teenagers, reigniting a battle against a monstrou…

Something Wicked This Way Comes

Two boys encounter a dark carnival that brings nightmares to life in their small Illinois town.

Hell House

Enter the most haunted house on Earth, where four strangers dare to uncover its darkest secrets and confront unimaginable horrors.

House of Leaves

A mind-bending cult classic about a house that's larger on the inside than on the outside, this novel redefines the boundaries of a novel an…

The Exorcist

A chilling tale of demonic possession and the battle between faith and evil, 'The Exorcist' will keep you on the edge of your seat.

The Haunting of Hill House

A chilling tale of psychological horror that has inspired generations of writers and a hit Netflix series, The Haunting of Hill House explor…

World War Z

Experience the chilling firsthand accounts of survivors in a decade-long battle against the undead, as humanity fights for its survival in t…

The Shining

A chilling tale of isolation and madness, where a family's winter retreat at the Overlook Hotel turns into a nightmare as dark forces awaken…

Coraline

Coraline discovers a hidden door in her new home that leads to a disturbing parallel world where a sinister 'other mother' awaits her.

Bird Box

In a world where seeing the unseen drives people to deadly violence, a mother and her children embark on a harrowing journey blindfolded, fa…

Dracula

A fresh adaptation of Bram Stoker's classic horror tale, Dracula uncovers the female voices at the heart of the story, offering a new perspe…

The Turn of the Screw

A haunting tale of ambiguity and psychological suspense, The Turn of the Screw challenges readers to question the nature of reality and the …

The Silence of the Lambs

A trainee investigator seeks help from a brilliant but dangerous inmate to catch a serial killer, but the price of his assistance may be her…

Swan Song

In a world ravaged by a mysterious plague, a group of survivors must navigate a landscape of horror and hope, uncovering dark secrets and fa…