Recent years have seen standout horror films such as "Hereditary" and "Get Out" make waves in Hollywood and beyond, but they're not the only movies to be universally adored by critics.
Classic horror flicks, including "A Nightmare on Elm Street" and "The Fly" also received mostly positive reviews from critics.
Even though not every spooky film is well-received, some have received critical acclaim and are still just as great years after they were originally released.
Here are the best horror movies of all time, ranked by critics.