The year 2025 has proven to be monumental for the horror genre, with films such as Sinners, Weapons, and The Conjuring: Last Rites achieving remarkable success at the global box office.
We have curated a list of our top horror film picks for this year, which features titles like 28 Years Later, The Monkey, Dangerous Animals, The Long Walk, and Guillermo Del Toro’s Frankenstein. This highly anticipated film is currently in theaters and set to debut on Netflix soon.
While these films are among the best horror offerings of 2025, only one has officially been recognized as the scariest. Read on to discover the chilling details.
Officially Recognized: *Bring Her Back* Claims the Title of Scariest Movie of 2025
According to the Science of Scare survey, *Bring Her Back* has officially been declared the scariest film of 2025.
This film, which took five years to create, involved 250 test subjects wearing monitors that gauge their heart rate and heart rate variability (HRV).The heart rate monitors indicate spikes of excitement and fear, while HRV readings capture lingering dread.
By analyzing the average increase in heart rates alongside the decreases in HRV, researchers assigned a ‘Science of Scare’ score out of 100.*Bring Her Back* achieved a notable score of 68/100, placing it 24th on the Science of Scare’s all-time list, marking it as the highest newcomer of 2025. Notably, *Weapons* and *The Conjuring: Last Rites* also made the list, each receiving scores of 51/100.
However, the 2012 horror classic *Sinister* continues to dominate the rankings, boasting an impressive scare score of 96/100.
What Makes *Bring Her Back* So Terrifying?
Sally Hawkins (left) significantly contributes to the film’s chilling atmosphere.
Premiering in theaters back in May, *Bring Her Back* struck a chord with both critics and audiences.
The film intertwines supernatural elements with raw, haunting realities, a fact highlighted in our 4-star review: “At the core of this film lies a narrative exploring domestic abuse. This theme renders *Bring Her Back* both its most impactful and unsettling aspect. The portrayal of violence against children—varying in age but sharing common vulnerability—is tough to watch. Yet, it is the characters’ struggles to confront and overcome their trauma that fosters a profound connection with viewers.”
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