Many academically minded types have written at great length and with fascinating eloquence on the connection between sex and death in horror movies. We'll cut right to the chase, offering up some of the best and most potent examples of sexuality in the horror-movie genre.

There have been a ridiculous number of Hellraiser movies — including a lackluster 2022 reboot on Hulu — but none have been scarier than the original. Clive Barker’s Hellraiser wisely keeps Pinhead (Doug Bradley) and the Cenobites largely offscreen, which makes them a lot more terrifying when they cross over from Hell looking for souls to claim.

The best body horror films explore gore and human transformation on levels utterly alien to other types of films, resulting in unforgettable stories.

Grab your blanket, microwave some popcorn and turn off the lights as you watch these 10 horror films based on urban legends.

Directed by Bernard Rose, Candyman offers a chilling exploration of urban legends and the haunting legacy of racism. The film follows graduate student Helen Lyle, who unwittingly summons the vengeful spirit of Candyman, an African-American artist and son of a slave.