These 17 movies proved that only supernatural elements are not scary

Modified Feb 12, 2025 05:04 ET

The Lighthouse (2019) | Distributed by: A24

4) The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974)

The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974) | Distributed by: Bryanston Distributing Company

Tobe Hooper's The Texas Chain Saw Massacre is an unsettlingly realistic movie, but human horror is a scary one, not supernatural. A group of friends crosses paths with a clan of disturbed cannibals, led by the grotesque Leatherface. The raw and brutal violence is contrasted against the normal, ordinary setting of rural America to remind everyone that some real-life horrors can be worse than the most outrageous fantasy. Gritty realism combined with a chillingly savage portrayal of human savagery leaves an indelible mark on the minds of all viewers.