Throughout cinematic history,there sure have been some powerful endings; many even come from horror.
Indeed, horror cinema is full of excellent and satisfying endings.
From slashers to black-and-white classics, here are the ten best horror movie endings ever.
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It was a bold choice that evenKing admitted was better than what he had in his book.
This game-changer is significant to the horror genre and had a lasting influence on pop culture.
Whether the students were taken by the Blair Witch or something else, this ending leaves questions unanswered.
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Sawspawned a successful horror franchise, each one with shocking final twists.
However, the original has thebest and most unexpected ending in theSawseries.
The endingpulls the rug from under the audienceand leaves their jaws on the floor.
A suspense masterpiece with an unrelenting sense of dread, this chiller sees the lateGregory Peckshine as U.S.
Soon, he realizes Damien is the antichrist, prophesized to rise to power and take over the world.
It’san iconic and unsettling finalethat leaves viewers witha lingering feeling of impending doom.
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Sometimes, the scariest endings leave hints that something terrible will eventually happen.
This disturbingzombie classic is perfect from start to finish.
Everything comes together, especially its heartbreaking conclusion.
It leaves viewers shocked and impressed by its boldness.
This masterclass in dread and claustrophobic atmosphere frightened audiences in 1968 and continues to today.
Rosemary’s Baby’s greatest strength is keeping the audience guessing what terrifying reveal will occur next.
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This ending isgreatly unsettling and perfectly built up.
It’s another perfect example of leaving things up to interpretation.
It’s instantly recognizable and couldn’t help but make anyone watching it feel uneasy.
This essential horror masterpiece has been constantly rewatched over the years, thanks to itsintense and brilliant cliffhanger finale.
Is one of them an imitation?
Are they both human?
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Will they ever find shelter before they freeze?
These are questions that Carpenter thankfully left unanswered to heighten the film’s mystery.
Aperfectly crafted horror masterpiece,The Shiningis a near-flawless film with excellent writing and unique performances.
The Shining’s ending has been the subject of debatesince the film’s debut.
It goes to show that sometimes, it’sbest to leave the audience imagining what the ending truly means.
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