Well, 'Don't Breathe' is also a great choice. Three thieves break into a blind man's house thinking it'll be an easy target, but the blind man is far more dangerous than they expected. It has some intense scenes and keeps you on the edge of your seat throughout.
One pg scary story could be about a haunted old house. A family moves in and at night, they hear strange creaking noises coming from the attic. Every time they go to check, there's nothing there, but the noises keep getting louder and more frequent.
A pg scary story might involve a cursed forest. In this forest, the trees seem to whisper in a language no one can understand. Hikers often get lost in there, even with a map and compass. There are rumors of a spectral figure that appears when the moon is full. It glows faintly and seems to be searching for something. Legend has it that an ancient tribe put a curse on the forest after a great battle, and now it's a place full of mystery and fear.
For a horror movie night, 'Hereditary' is a must - watch. It's about a family dealing with a series of strange and terrifying events after the death of their grandmother. The movie has some very disturbing and psychological horror elements. 'The Babadook' is also great. It's not just about a spooky monster but also about a mother's struggle with depression and how the Babadook represents her inner demons. And 'It Follows' is a unique horror movie with a very interesting concept of a slow - moving, shape - shifting entity that follows you.
Another example is 'The Ring'. A cursed videotape is at the center of this story. When people watch it, they receive a phone call saying they will die in seven days. The creepy imagery, like the girl crawling out of the well, makes it a great PG 13 scary story.
Sure. 'Ringu' is a classic. It has that slow - building tension that makes it so effective. The idea of a cursed object spreading death is really spooky. 'Noroi: The Curse' is also good. It's a found - footage style horror that follows a documentary filmmaker as he uncovers a series of strange and terrifying events. And 'The Eye' is great. A woman who has had an eye transplant starts seeing strange and disturbing things that are not of this world.
Sure. A pg scary story could be about a doll. This doll has a cracked porcelain face and lifeless glass eyes. It was found in an attic of an old house. Every night, it seems to move on its own. The family who found it starts experiencing strange events. Doors open and close by themselves, and cold drafts sweep through the rooms. It gives the feeling that the doll has some sort of malevolent energy attached to it.
One scary movie story is 'The Conjuring'. It's based on the real - life cases of the Warrens. The movie is filled with terrifying scenes like the creepy doll, Annabelle. Another is 'Psycho'. The infamous shower scene is truly bone - chilling. And 'A Nightmare on Elm Street' where Freddy Krueger haunts people in their dreams is also very scary.
One common element is the use of the unknown. For example, in many pg scary stories, there are unexplained noises or movements. This makes the reader or listener feel uneasy because they don't know what's causing it.
One example could be a story about a couple's first date on a moonlit beach. They share soft glances and innocent touches, like holding hands and a gentle kiss on the cheek. It's sexy in a very PG way, with the allure of new love and the romantic setting.
Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark got a PG-13 rating probably because of the combination of its creepy storylines, jump scares, and the overall tone that might be too intense for younger kids.