Many horror films are meant to scare children but fail to frighten adults. That is why Bombay 60 strived to create a list of the scariest horror films you should never watch alone. Take a look at them below and see why they are hailed as the best by checking out their awards and nominations.
Host
Post-pandemic horror arrived in the shape of Zoom call in the movie Host. Here, a group of friends get together online only to be trapped with a supernatural force during a seance. The film is presented as a computer screen film. Take a look at some of the awards and nominations Host has received by checking out the table below:
| Award | Category | Result |
| British Independent Film Awards | Breakthrough Producer | Nominated |
| British Independent Film Awards | Best Editing | Nominated |
| British Independent Film Awards | Best Sound | Nominated |
| Hollywood Critics Association | Best Horror Film | Nominated |
| Rondo Hatton Classic Horror Awards | Best Independent Film | Nominated |
Saw
Saw started the so-called torture genre with its disturbing sequels full of gruesome and gore scenes. The film revolves around the puzzles of the Jigsaw Killer who tests his victims by putting them into deadly games. The victims need to inflict great pain to themselves or to others to survive. Check out the awards and nominations of this film by taking a look at the table below:
| Award | Category | Result |
| Brussels International Fantastic Film Festival | Pegasus Audience Award | Won |
| Fantasporto | International Fantasy Film Award | Wion |
| Golden Trailer Awards | Best Horror | Won |
| MTV Movie Awards | Best Frightened Performance | Nominated |
| San Sebastian International Film Festival | Best Feature Film | Won |
| Satellite Awards | Outstanding DVD Extras | Won |
| Saturn Award | Best Horror Film | Nominated |
| Saturn Award | Best DVD Special Edition Release | Won |
| Teen Choice Award | Choice Movie Scream Scene | Won |
Paranormal Activity
Paranormal Activity introduces the viewers into the lives of Katie and Micah who have been experiencing some odd events in their home in Los Angeles. Micah sets up a camera at the edge of their bed to keep track of what is going on throughout the evening while they sleep. Take a look at some of the awards and nominations Paranormal Activity has achieved below:
| Award | Category | Result |
| Fangoria Chainsaw Awards | Best Wide Release Film | Nominee |
| Film Independent Spirit Awards | Best First Feature | Nominee |
| Rondo Harron Classic Horror Awards | Best Film | Nominee |
| Teen Choice Award | Choice Movie | Nominee |
| Empire Awards | Best Horror | Nominee |
| San Sebastian International Film Festival | Best Feature Film | Won |
| Brussels International Fantastic Film Festival | Pegasus Audience Award | Won |
| British Independent Film Awards | Best Editing | Nominated |
| Hollywood Critics Association | Best Horror Film | Nominated |
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