100 Best Horror Novels of All Time

Explore the darkest corners of literature with this curated list of the 100 best horror novels that will keep you up at night.

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The Last Werewolf

4.3

Jacob Marlowe, the last werewolf, counts down to suicide until a murder and a chance encounter pull him back into a desperate quest for life…

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The Croning

3.3

Donald Miller's charmed life unravels as he uncovers dark secrets about his family and stumbles upon the terrifying truth of The Croning.

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Fiend

3.4

In a world overrun by zombies, a meth-addicted man sees a chance to redeem himself and win back his lost love, but is salvation just another…

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Hex

2.4

In the eerie town of Black Spring, a 17th-century witch with sewn-shut eyes watches the townsfolk, and a group of teenagers unknowingly unle…

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Night Film

3.8

A journalist delves into the mysterious death of a reclusive filmmaker's daughter, uncovering a web of secrets that blur the line between re…

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The Six-Gun Tarot

4.0

In the eerie town of Golgotha, Nevada, 1869, an ancient evil stirs in an abandoned mine, threatening the world's dawn. Can the townsfolk unc…

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The Beauty

3.5

In a world where women have vanished, a society of men and boys uncover a mysterious and insidious presence growing from the women's graves,…

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Shutter

3.7

Micheline Helsing, a tetrachromat with the ability to see the auras of the undead, battles a deadly curse with her crew of monster hunters. …

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Lovecraft Country

4.2

A chilling blend of historical fiction and supernatural horror, Lovecraft Country explores racism and family secrets in 1950s America. Join …

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Mongrels

4.2

A young boy navigates life on the fringes of society, hiding a secret that could change everything: his family are werewolves.

The definition of scary varies from person to person, but what unites all lovers of horror is the thrill that these novels inspire. From ghosts and haunted houses to serial killers and cosmic horrors, this list delves into the most chilling and terrifying stories ever written. Whether you're a fan of classic gothic tales, modern psychological thrillers, or supernatural mysteries, there's something here to send shivers down your spine. Each book on this list has been carefully selected for its ability to evoke fear, suspense, and a deep sense of unease. From Mary Shelley's Frankenstein to modern masterpieces like Joe Hill's NOS4A2, these novels represent the best of the horror genre. So, if you're ready to face your fears and dive into the darkest recesses of the human imagination, this list is the perfect place to start. Happy reading!

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