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Best Horror Movies for Teens

It's that time again: blood and gore, vampires, and the best horror movies for teens. If you're looking for jump-out-of-your-seat Halloween movies that you can say "yes" to this witching season, our editors have handpicked lists of our top horror films on DVD. They’re all here: ghost movies, sci-fi, classic suspense movies, and more. Check out our picks for the best scary films, and choose the ones with just the right scream factor for your family.

Common Sense Media isn't just the place to find horror movies for teens. We also rate and review thousands of movies according to child developmental criteria recommendations from some of the nation’s leading authorities. We take into account movie messages, role models, violence, language, and more. Our editors then handpick lists of the best movies -- including scary ones -- according to overall quality and age-appropriate content, all so that you can pick the best for your family.
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DVD: The Sixth Sense

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Great, but sometimes scarier than R-rated horror.

Release date: 8/18/1999

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DVD: The Birds

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Classic horror film still gives the chills.

Release date: 3/28/1963

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DVD: The Host

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South Korean creature feature is wild and witty.

Release date: 3/8/2007

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DVD: The Exorcist

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Trendsetting shocker about a possessed child.

Release date: 12/26/1973

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DVD: The Blair Witch Project

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This one could be too scary even for your teen.

Release date: 8/15/1999

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DVD: Rosemary's Baby

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Keep children away from this scary classic.

Release date: 6/12/1968

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DVD: The Shining

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Creepy suspense/horror film. Older teens plus.

Release date: 5/23/1980

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DVD: Misery

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A quality film of suspense and manipulation.

Release date: 11/30/1990

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DVD: Scream

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Graphic mystery-homage to teen-slasher movies.

Release date: 12/20/1996

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DVD: Zodiac

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Notorious case inspires dark, sinuous thriller.

Release date: 03/01/2007

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