The Exorcist Named Best Horror Movie of All Time

The 1973 supernatural horror film follows 12-year-old girl Regan (Linda Blair) who is possessed by a demon. Her mother attempts to save her by contacting two priests to perform an exorcism.

Dozens of frightening scenes have come from the film. From Regan crawling backwards down a staircase in her home, to projectile vomiting on the priests who attempt to save her, this film is not for the faint-hearted and is likely why it topped the list.

When the film was originally released, several outlets reported spooked audience members fainting or vomiting.

In recent years, a TV show based on the film was produced by Fox in 2016 and starred Geena Davies in the first season.

The other horror classics on the list include the Stanley Kubrick-directed The Shining (1980) and A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984) which was directed by Wes Craven and starred a young Johnny Depp in one of his earliest roles.

The majority of the top 10 consists of films that are considered 'horror classics' and most of them are from the 1970s, 1980s or 1990s.

4. Halloween (1978)

5. Psycho (1960)

6. The Silence of the Lambs (1991)

7. The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974)

8. Poltergeist (1982)

9. Alien (1979)

10. Carrie (1976)

The Exorcist still seems like a stellar choice for Halloween movie night, whether it spooks you silly or not.