Is The Shining scarier than The Exorcist?

The Exorcist mainly relies on shock value instead of ambiguity and that's why it hasn't aged well at all. The Shining is much scarier because it's far more realistic: murder-suicides, alcoholism, and domestic abuse are very real things that perpetuate themselves and will never go away.
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What is scarier than The Exorcist?

Due to its creepy twin little girls and hallways filled with blood, The Shining is often put in competition with The Exorcist as the scariest movie ever.
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Is The Exorcist the scariest?

Now almost 50 years old, The Exorcist continues to terrify audiences. Indeed, out of a list of 101 movies, in 2013 IMDb rated it the number one scariest movie ever. In 2020, Rotten Tomatoes put it in the top spot, too. There's a reason why it's there.
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Is The Shining scarier than it?

For me, the 1980 movie version of The Shining was much scarier than the novel that spawned it. Jack Nicholson's performance had a lot to do with that. But the book is more entertaining overall, as books often are. The novel tells a deeper story with more character development and a more gradual “decline.”
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Which is scarier The Shining or the conjuring?

“The Shining” might reasonably be described as one of the scariest films ever made, but there is significantly more going on in that film, not only formally but also psychologically and emotionally, than there is in “The Conjuring”, which frankly has a much higher scare-to-running time ratio.
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The Shining Vs The Exorcist Which Movie Scared You The Most?



What is the #1 scariest movie?

Read on to find out what our fans determined were the 10 Scariest Horror Movies Ever.
  • The Exorcist (1973)
  • Hereditary (2018)
  • The Conjuring (2013)
  • The Shining (1980)
  • The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974)
  • The Ring (2002)
  • Halloween (1978)
  • Sinister (2012)
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Can a 14 year old watch The Shining?

A classic movie suitable for teens.
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Can a 12 year old read The Shining?

Matt Reardon I'd say no unless the 12 year old is very mature and does not experience nightmares or has a high tolerance for horror. I'd recommend waiting until high school at the earliest as this book has a lot of brilliantly written psychology to it in addition to the normal big bad guys, violence, etc.
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What is the scariest part of The Shining?

The Scariest Moments In The Shining, Ranked
  1. 1 “Heeere's Johnny!”
  2. 2 Jack enters Room 237. ...
  3. 3 “I'm not gonna hurt you. ...
  4. 4 Jack's conversation with Grady in the bathroom. ...
  5. 5 A sleep-deprived Jack hugs Danny. ...
  6. 6 The elevator doors let out a tidal wave of blood. ...
  7. 7 “Come and play with us, Danny. ...
  8. 8 Jack chases Danny through the maze. ...
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Which horror movie has the most deaths?

15 Horror Movies With The Most Kills, Ranked
  1. 1 Brightburn (2019) - 274 Kills.
  2. 2 Dawn of the Dead (2004) - 140+ Kills. ...
  3. 3 The First Purge (2018) - 130+ Kills. ...
  4. 4 From Dusk Till Dawn (1996) - 120+ Kills. ...
  5. 5 The Purge: Election Year (2016) 110+ Kills. ...
  6. 6 The Invisible Man (1933) - 105+ Kills. ...
  7. 7 Slither (2006) - 100+ Kills. ...
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Is Exorcist gory?

This movie is hardly violent or gory, just extremely terrifying. A man stumbles down the staricase and dies. There is blood around the area. A young girl has cuts on her face.
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Is Exorcist worth watching?

It is definitely bingeworthy and you're left wanting more, much more. Every aspect of The Exorcist is film worthy. Please watch this truly remarkable series! You won't forget it.
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What is the scariest movie on Netflix 2021?

5 best horror movies on Netflix in 2021
  • Fear Street Trilogy. The Fear Street trilogy of films has been one of my favorite releases for 2021. ...
  • There's Someone Inside Your House. ...
  • Blood Red Sky. ...
  • Army of the Dead. ...
  • Nightbooks.
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Why is The Exorcist the scariest movie ever made?

The reason “The Exorcist” is known as one of the most frightening films to this day is because it doesn't rely on jump scares or typical horror film clichés. Instead, the film provokes a feeling of outright terror that lasts for two hours and twelve minutes.
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What is the best of the Scary movie series?

Best to Worst: Scary Movie franchise (in my opinion)
  • Scary Movie (2000) R | 88 min | Comedy. 6.2. 7/10.
  • Scary Movie 3 (2003) PG-13 | 84 min | Comedy. 5.5. 6.5/10.
  • Scary Movie 2 (2001) R | 83 min | Comedy. 5.3. 6/10.
  • Scary Movie 4 (2006) PG-13 | 83 min | Comedy. 5.1. 5/10.
  • Scary Movie V (2013)
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Why is shining rated R?

MPAA explanation: adult situations, language, nudity, graphic violence.
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How many F words are in The Shining?

Profanity: There are approximately 30 uses of profanity or coarse language, including ten uses of the sexual expletive, three uses of a racial slur, and a dozen other uses of mild profanity.
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What is the #1 scariest movie on Netflix?

The Best Horror Movies on Netflix
  • #8. Cam (2018) 93% #8. ...
  • #7. Sweetheart (2019) 93% #7. ...
  • #6. Pan's Labyrinth (2006) 95% #6. ...
  • #5. The Old Ways (2021) 95% #5. ...
  • #4. Jaws (1975) 98% #4. ...
  • #3. Under the Shadow (2016) 99% #3. ...
  • #2. Creep 2 (2017) 100% #2. ...
  • #1. His House (2020) 100% #1.
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What is the most famous horror movie quote?

15 Most Iconic Quotes From Horror Movies
  1. 1 "Here's Johnny!" - The Shining (1980)
  2. 2 "Do you want to play a game?" - Saw (2004) ...
  3. 3 "They're coming to get you, Barbara." - Night Of The Living Dead (1968) ...
  4. 4 "We all go a little mad sometimes." - Psycho (1960) ...
  5. 5 "Do you like scary movies?" - Scream (1996) ...
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How do you sleep after a scary movie?

Scary Movie Sleep Tips
  1. Watch with Friends: Scary movies are like fun rollercoasters, they are much more fun to do with friends. ...
  2. Turn on the Lights: ...
  3. Change the Mood: ...
  4. Watch a Different Movie: ...
  5. Call Someone You Love: ...
  6. Watch Your Scary Movie Early: ...
  7. Calm Yourself with Meditation: ...
  8. Play The “Behind the Scenes”:
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What is the scariest book ever written?

Horror – 13 Most Terrifying Books of All Time
  • 1Pet Sematary. by Stephen King. ...
  • 2The Island of Doctor Moreau. by H. G. Wells. ...
  • 3The Cask of Amontillado. by Edgar Allan Poe. ...
  • 4The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. ...
  • 5The Turn of the Screw. by Henry James. ...
  • 6Frankenstein. by Mary Shelley. ...
  • 7The Exorcist. ...
  • 8Something Wicked This Way Comes.
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Which horror movies are based on a true story?

The Amityville Horror (1979) Arguably the most famous horror film based on horrifying, allegedly real events, The Amityville Horror has spent more than four decades giving audiences a permanent case of night terrors with the story of a young couple and their house in Amityville, New York haunted by violent spirits.
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Can a 13 year old watch The Exorcist?

recommended for ages 14 and over. adult theme and tension.
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