The 10 Best Final Scares in Horror Movie History

"We expect to be scared during horror movies. However, sometimes filmmakers decide to throw something at us once we think the scares are all over, resulting in a nasty little shock that is both impressive and unfair. The last-minute scare is a trope by now and can sometimes be poorly executed or just plain nonsensical, but it's still easy to get caught off guard by films that do it well. After all, once the kid is saved (or killed) and the monster is killed (or escapes), and a sense of normalcy is restored, it's only natural for us to relax a little bit. And then — wha-bam! — the film hits us with one last jolt. Credits roll and we laugh nervously to cover up for the way we just jumped out of our skin."

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