Some of the well - known ones are 'Dracula' by Bram Stoker. It introduced the world to the iconic vampire Count Dracula. Another is 'Frankenstein' by Mary Shelley, which explores the horror of creating life unnaturally. And 'The Shining' by Stephen King, a story set in an isolated hotel filled with terrifying apparitions.
In the top 50 scariest novels, 'The Exorcist' by William Peter Blatty is quite famous. It's about a young girl possessed by a demon and the attempts to exorcise it. Then there's 'Rosemary's Baby' by Ira Levin. It tells the story of a woman who suspects that her unborn child is part of a Satanic plot. Also, 'Pet Sematary' by Stephen King is very scary. It involves a place where the dead come back in a very disturbing way.
One of the scariest novels in that list could be 'House of Leaves' by Mark Z. Danielewski. It has a very unique and disorienting structure that adds to the horror. 'American Psycho' by Bret Easton Ellis is also notable. It delves into the mind of a serial killer in a disturbing way. And 'We Have Always Lived in the Castle' by Shirley Jackson, which has an atmosphere of isolation and a sense of impending doom throughout the story.
Some of the scariest novels include 'The Shining' by Stephen King. It's set in an isolated hotel with a haunted past that drives the main character crazy. Another is 'Dracula' by Bram Stoker, which introduced the iconic vampire. 'Frankenstein' by Mary Shelley also makes the list, with its exploration of a created monster.
The story of 'The Babysitter and the Man Upstairs' is quite terrifying. A babysitter is taking care of a child at night. She keeps getting strange phone calls from someone asking if she's checked on the children. Then she realizes there's someone upstairs in the house. She tries to call the police, but the phone lines are cut. It creates a lot of suspense as she has to protect the child while being in a really scary situation.
One of the top scariest horror novels is 'The Shining' by Stephen King. It's terrifying as it takes place in an isolated hotel filled with malevolent spirits that drive the main character insane. Another is 'It' also by King, with the evil clown Pennywise preying on children. 'The Exorcist' by William Peter Blatty is also on the list, as the possession of a young girl is truly horrifying.
The novel 'House of Leaves' is one of the scariest. Its unique structure and the story of a house with impossible dimensions create a sense of unease. 'We Have Always Lived in the Castle' by Shirley Jackson is also very spooky. It has a dark family secret and an isolated setting that adds to the horror. 'The Haunting of Hill House' by Shirley Jackson as well, with its psychological horror elements that make you question what is real.
One of the top scariest stories is 'The Tell - Tale Heart' by Edgar Allan Poe. It's about a narrator who is driven mad by the old man's 'vulture - like' eye and ends up murdering him. The narrator's increasing paranoia and the sound of the supposedly dead man's heart still beating in his head is truly terrifying.
One of the scariest is 'The Walking Dead'. It shows a post - apocalyptic world filled with zombies, and the constant threat of death and the breakdown of society is truly terrifying. Another is 'Uzumaki' which is centered around a town obsessed with spirals. The disturbing and often grotesque imagery makes it a very scary read. 'Through the Woods' also makes the list. It has a collection of short horror stories with beautifully eerie illustrations that send chills down your spine.
One of the scariest is 'Jeff the Killer'. The pale face with the carved - in smile and the 'Go to sleep' mantra is truly terrifying. It plays on the fear of being hunted in your own home at night.
Some of the scariest Stephen King novels include 'Misery'. The thought of being at the mercy of a crazy person who could do anything to you is terrifying. Also, 'Salem's Lot' with its vampire - infested small town gives off a really spooky vibe. The way the vampires slowly take over the town and the people in it is really scary.
Well, 'Carrie' is quite scary. A bullied girl with telekinetic powers who finally snaps and takes revenge in a very bloody way. 'Misery' is also on the list. The idea of being held captive by a deranged fan is bone - chilling. And 'Salem's Lot' gives the creeps as it deals with vampires taking over a small town, slowly draining the life out of its inhabitants.
Well, 'The Shining' by Stephen King is a classic among haunted house novels. The Overlook Hotel is a character in itself, full of malevolent spirits. It's really scary how the isolation and the hotel's history play on the main character's sanity. Then there's 'Amityville Horror' which is based on a supposedly true story. The idea of a house being haunted by such dark forces is truly frightening.