When it comes to psychological horror movies, it doesn't get better than this! For this list, we’ll be looking at the greatest films that earn their scares primarily through slow-burn tension and eerie atmosphere.

The thrills and chills in these movies are as striking today as they were when they were released. For this list, we’re looking at classic psychological thrillers that have stood the test of time and remain terrifically unsettling to this day, holding up both technically and thematically.

Prepare to have your mind thoroughly messed with! Join Ashley as he counts down our picks for the must-see psychological anime

Prepare yourself for a journey deep into the darkness of the mind. For this list, we’re taking a look at the most intense, dramatic and emotionally draining films in the psychological thriller genre.

Get ready for another journey deep into the darkness of the mind. For this list, we’re looking at more of the greatest movies with intense psychological themes and thrills. We’re excluding straight horror films, which deserve their own list. Our list includes such rollercoaster thrill rides as "Gone Girl" (2014), "Donnie Darko" (2001), "Fight Club" (1999), "Shutter Island" (2010), "Nightcrawler" (2014), and more! Check out our other video for the Top 10 psychological Thrillers if you feel we've missed a title! Did YOUR favorite psychological thriller film make our list? Let us know in the comments!

These films really play with your head. For this list, we’ll be looking at some of the greatest horror films based around psychological scares. Our list includes “Black Swan” (2010), “The Others” (2001), “The Babadook” (2014), “Jacob’s Ladder” (1990), “Don’t Look Now” (1973), and more! Join WatchMojo as we count down our picks for the Top 10 Greatest psychological Horror Movies.

Don't lose your mind...it's only a movie! Welcome to WatchMojo.com, and today we're counting down our picks for the Top 10 psychological Thrillers. 

Prepare for an even darker descent into the world of Squid Game! We're exploring the most unsettling elements that promise to make the sequel even more chilling than its predecessor. From new deadly games to shocking twists, this season is set to push the boundaries of psychological warfare and human endurance.

Prepare for sleepless nights as we dive into the most nerve-wracking horror games ever created. From psychological terrors to jump-scare extravaganzas, these titles will keep you on edge long after you've put down the controller. Get ready to face your fears and experience gaming's most intense frights!

Get ready for sleepless nights! We're diving into the most spine-chilling horror games coming in 2025. From psychological terrors to survival nightmares, these titles promise to push the boundaries of fear. Brace yourself for a journey through disturbing worlds, unsettling creatures, and mind-bending experiences that will leave you questioning reality.

Want to know more about this highly-anticipated horror prequel? We've got you covered. Welcome to WatchMojo, and today we'll be looking over everything you need to know about the Paramount+ psychological thriller Apartment 7A.

These horror movies left their mark on audiences. For this list, we’ll be looking at horror films that created uncontrollable, negative psychological responses from audiences or exaggerated, negative reactions from the masses.

Jump scares are fun, but there's something to be said for psychological disturbance... For this list, we’ll be looking at the horror films that succeeded in scaring us out of our wits the old-fashioned way.

These plot twists will blow your mind! For this list, we’ll be looking at the most mind-blowing turn of events that left us scared and confused at the same time.

This one had us shaking in our seats the most this year. For this list, we’ll be looking at what makes this psychological horror film so uniquely terrifying.