Top 20 splatter movies that are not for the faint-hearted

Modified Jan 21, 2025 15:06 ET

The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (Image via New Line Cinema)

16. High Tension (Haute Tension) (2003)

High Tension (Haute Tension) (Image via Lionsgate)

High Tension is brutal and leaves no room for mercy. The home invasion scene shows a man decapitated with a bookcase and a mother violently killed while trying to protect her child. Every act of violence feels raw and unflinching as the story builds toward a shocking ending. The film pulls you into its bloody chaos without giving you a moment to breathe. Its combination of extreme violence and an unforgettable twist made it a landmark in French horror.