### 15 Scariest Scenes in Film History
Horror movies have been thrilling audiences for decades, but some scenes stand out as particularly terrifying. Here are 15 of the scariest scenes in film history that have left viewers shaken.
1. **The Crucifix Scene in The Exorcist (1973)**
In this iconic scene, Regan, a young girl possessed by demons, stabs herself with a crucifix while her mother, Chris, rushes to her room. The telekinetic storm and Regan’s screams make this moment unforgettable.
2. **The Birth Scene in Inside (2007)**
This French horror film features a pregnant woman, Sarah, being stalked by a mysterious woman wielding sharp scissors. The climax, where Sarah asks her tormentor to remove the baby, is both violent and haunting.
3. **The Lawnmower Scene in Sinister (2012)**
In this scene, a lawnmower suddenly starts moving on its own, creating a sense of dread and unpredictability. The eerie atmosphere and the sudden movement make it one of the scariest moments in recent horror films.
4. **The Dinner Table Scene in The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974)**
This scene involves Marilyn Burns, who is tormented by the sadistic family in the film. The misery and helplessness she feels while being tied to a chair make it a deeply unsettling moment.
5. **The Hospital Scene in Jacob’s Ladder (1990)**
After traveling through a plastic curtain, the floor of the hospital is suddenly covered in blood, guts, and severed body parts. The scene is so shocking that it became the namesake for a style of filmmaking required to achieve the scare.
6. **The Child Killer Scene in A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984)**
In this scene, Tina Gray is picked up and tossed around her room by the blade-wielding child killer, Freddy. The helplessness of her boyfriend, Rod, watching her being sliced to ribbons makes this scene particularly terrifying.
7. **The Attic Scene in Hellraiser (1987)**
Frank Cotton, who has escaped Hell, is cornered by the Cenobites in the attic. The scene features hooks flying from the darkness, latching onto Frank’s hands, forcing him into a twisted parody of a crucifixion.
8. **The Parking Cliff Scene in Malignant (2021)**
The sister in the film parks her car on a cliff, creating a sense of impending doom. The tension builds as she seems to be on the verge of driving off the cliff, making it a memorable and frightening moment.
9. **The Wheelchair Scene in Friday the 13th Part VI: Jason Lives (1986)**
A character in a wheelchair meets a grim fate when an axe strikes him in the head. The sudden and shocking event makes this scene stand out as one of the most iconic in horror film history.
10. **The Motorcycle Scene in Cabin in the Woods (2012)**
Chris Hemsworth’s character rides his motorcycle along a damaged road, only to collide with an unseen barrier, resulting in a gruesome dismemberment. This scene stands out for its intense and unexpected violence.
11. **The Drawer Scene in The Exorcist (1973)**
A seemingly innocuous drawer move is followed by a chilling moment when Regan, the possessed girl, responds to the priest’s question with a haunting “ahhhhhhhhh.”
12. **The Red Figure Scene in Insidious (2011)**
The sudden appearance of a red figure behind Patrick Wilson at the kitchen table is particularly frightening, making it one of the most effective jump scares in recent horror films.
13. **The Log Scene in Final Destination (2000)**
The exaggerated and ridiculous nature of the log scene makes it both comical and
