From classics like Child’s Play and Evil Dead to new hits like Hereditary and Smile, here are some of the best R-rated horror movies, ranked.
Summary SCREENRANT VIDEO OF THE DAY SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT The best R-rated horror movies make the most of their rating to deliver scary and intense scenes, from modern films like Smile to classics like Child's Play. R-rated films often have difficulty selling due to the barrier to entry, but the horror genre is a perfect match for the freedom of being able to tap into audiences' deepest fears with unfettered gore.
The Invisible Man navigates its seemingly simple premise with surprising effectiveness, making the viewer tremble in fear at the little details that betray Griffin's presence. Some of the scariest shots in the movie are of nothing in particular, the film daring audiences to imagine its antagonist hiding in plain sight.
8 The Ritual Released exclusively to Netflix in 2017, David Bruckner's The Ritual has become something of a cult classic in recent years, initiating many new faces into the horror movie scene. Featuring a group of four friends taking a hiking trip in the isolated Scandinavian wilderness, the British film runs down its audience and motley protagonists alike with a unique blend of dread and in-your-face scares.
6 Child's Play A true innovator in the slasher subgenre, 1988's Child's Play is an R-rated film that famously introduced horror fans to Chucky, the homicidal doll. Able to earn an R-rating in the late 80s, Child's Play is a true masterpiece of puppetry and special effects, still holding up well to the modern eye.
What helps sell It aside from the scares is the film's cast of excellent child actors, their reactions going a long way to invoke the same kind of childhood fear in audiences that the protagonists must face. The film's scares and careful attention given to its characters were enough to earn it high praise from Stephen King himself. Audiences seem to agree, placing the film as not only a successful R-rated horror film but one of the highest-grossing R-rated films in general.
3 The Descent Preying on the claustrophobia of horror moviegoers, 2005's The Descent is an often overlooked offering that makes strong use of an R-rating but doesn't rely on it to stir up screams. Headed by director Neil Marshall, the British horror film stars an all-female cast of cave divers, who embark on a deadly spelunking trip in the Appalachian mountains.
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