You wanna know some good names for horror movies? I got a whole bunch, just listen up.
That movie, the scary one, gotta have a name, right? Name’s gotta be good. Gotta make people scared just hearin’ it. Like when you hear a dog barkin’ in the middle of the night, you know somethin’ ain’t right. That’s what a good horror movie name does. It ain’t just about the spooks and the jumps, the name sets the whole tone, like a bad omen.
First thing, keep it short. Nobody gonna remember some long, fancy name. Like, “The Creepy Thing That Crawls in the Dark Under the Old House.” Nah, too much. Think more like, “Night Crawlies.” Short, punchy, you know what you’re gettin’. Or even somethin’ like “The Howling”. It gives you the shivers.
I think that a good name needs to make you feel some fear. I mean, that’s the point, right?
- The Dark
- Screams
- Bloody Night
Then you gotta think, what’s the movie about? Is it about ghosts? Then maybe somethin’ like “Whispers in the Walls.” Or “Shadow Man.” Makes your skin crawl just thinkin’ about it. Is it a monster movie? The name needs to make you feel the monster, right? Think about things like, “Claw,” “Teeth,” or “It Watches.” It’s simple but it works.
And don’t be afraid to use words that just sound creepy. Words that you don’t hear much, they add mystery, see? “The Gloaming,” that’s a good one. Means twilight, but it sounds way spookier. Or “The Unseen.” What’s unseen? That’s what makes you scared, the not knowin’.
Here’s some more I just thought up:
- The Cellar Door – Sounds plain, but what’s behind it?
- Silent Screams – How can a scream be silent? Spooky, right?
- The Black Well – Dark and deep, what’s down there?
- Blood Moon – Classic, always gets the blood pumpin’.
- Crimson Harvest – Sounds like a bloody mess, don’t it?
Sometimes, you can use a place name. But make it a creepy place. “Blackwood Forest,” that sounds like a place you don’t wanna be after dark. Or “Raven’s Hollow.” Ravens are always bad news, ain’t they? A good place name will make the movie even more scary. It is like you are there, right?
Another thing, don’t be too obvious. You wanna hint at the scary stuff, not just spell it all out. Like, don’t call it “The Guy With the Knife Who Kills Everyone.” Too much! Maybe somethin’ like “The Red Rain.” It makes you wonder what that means, and that wonderin’ is what makes it good and scary, too.
A good horror name should sound scary. I mean it should sound like something bad is going to happen, right?
- The Bleeding Walls
- Red Eyes
- Bone Collector
Here’s a few more, just off the top of my head:
- Night Terrors – Everyone’s had ’em, right?
- The Stitching – What’s gettin’ stitched? Yikes!
- Hollow Eyes – Empty, soulless, that’s scary.
- The Drowning Deep – Water’s scary when you can’t see the bottom.
- The Hidden Ones – Who are they? Where are they hidin’?
You see what I mean? You gotta play with words. Make ’em sound spooky. Like, “The Witching Hour.” Everyone knows that’s when the bad stuff happens. Or “The Devil’s Due.” Sounds like someone’s gonna have to pay up, and it ain’t gonna be pretty.
And don’t forget about numbers. Sometimes a number can be real creepy. “The Sixth Sense,” that’s a classic. Or “The Ninth Gate.” Makes you wonder what’s behind the other eight, don’t it?
So, there you have it. That’s how you come up with good names for horror movies. Just remember, keep it short, make it creepy, and hint at the scary stuff without givin’ it all away. And most importantly, make sure it sounds like somethin’ you wouldn’t wanna hear in the dark, all alone. That’s the secret, right there. Good luck, and don’t have nightmares.
