If you’re a horror movie fan who also enjoys the occasional joint, then you’ve probably experienced the sensory overload that comes from watching a scary movie while high. Your senses are heightened, your imagination is running wild, and everything on the screen seems to be amplified.
With that in mind, we’ve compiled a list of the best horror movies to watch high. From classic thrillers to modern bloodcurdling masterpieces, these films are guaranteed to provide you with an unforgettable, spine-tingling experience. Get ready to scream, laugh, and jump out of your seat as we explore some of the greatest horror flicks to watch while you’re high.
So grab some popcorn and prepare for a night of frightful fun with our top picks for the best horror movies to watch!
10 Best Horror Movies to Watch High
The Conjuring
Release Date: 15 July 2013
Director: James Wan
Cast: Vera Farmiga, Patrick Wilson, Lili Taylor, Ron Livingston, Shanley Caswell, Hayley McFarland, Joey King, Mackenzie Foy, Kyla Deaver, Shannon Kook, John Brotherton, Sterling Jerins, Marion Guyot, Morganna May, Amy Tipton, Zach Pappas, Joseph Bishara, Christof Veillon, Steve Coulter, Lorraine Warren
IMDB Rating: 7.5
Movie Plot: “The Conjuring” follows the story of paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren, who are called to a secluded farmhouse in Rhode Island to help the Hodgson family, who an unnatural presence has terrorized. After performing an exorcism on the house, they believe they have successfully conquered the evil spirit. However, soon afterward, strange activity resumes, and the Warrens realize that this is only the beginning of a much larger battle. With their expertise and courage, the Warrens must confront this powerful entity and try to save the family from its insidious grasp.
It
Release Date: 05 September 2017
Director: Andy Muschietti
Cast: Jaeden Lieberher, Bill Skarsgård, Jeremy Ray Taylor, Sophia Lillis, Finn Wolfhard, Wyatt Oleff, Chosen Jacobs, Jack Dylan Grazer, Nicholas Hamilton, Jackson Robert Scott, Owen Teague, Logan Thompson, Jake Sim, Javier Botet, Tatum Lee, Steven Williams, Stephen Bogaert, Geoffrey Pounsett, Pip Dwyer, Ari Cohen, Stuart Hughes, Megan Charpentier
IMDB Rating: 7.3
Movie Plot: “It” follows the story of seven outcast children in the small town of Derry, Maine, who are terrorized by an ancient evil known as It. The children must confront their fears and band together to defeat this monster while navigating a web of secrets and lies. As they come closer to unraveling the truth behind It, they must face off against a powerful and sinister force threatening them and everything they know and love. With courage and determination, the children must find a way to banish It forever before it has a chance to destroy their lives.
Midsommar
Release Date: 18 June 2019
Director: Ari Aster
Cast: Florence Pugh, Jack Reynor, Will Poulter, William Jackson Harper, Vilhelm Blomgren, Archie Madekwe, Ellora Torchia, Gunnel Fred, Isabelle Grill, Lars Väringer, Henrik Norlén, Anders Beckman, Julia Ragnarsson, Anki Larsson, Anna Åström, Liv Mjönes, Mats Blomgren, Louise Peterhoff, Agnes Rase, Katarina Weidhagen, Björn Andrésen, Lennart R. Svensson, Tove Skeidsvoll, Anders Back, Dag Andersson
IMDB Rating: 7.1
Movie Plot: “Midsommar” follows the story of Dani, a young woman devastated by a personal tragedy. After being invited to join her friends on a trip to Sweden, she reluctantly agrees and soon finds herself caught up in the spooky festivities of an isolated commune during the Midsummer festival. As the days pass, Dani’s friends become entranced by ritualistic activities and strange traditions, but Dani remains suspicious. Eventually, she must uncover what lurks beneath the surface and confront the sinister forces that threaten her life if she hopes to escape with her sanity intact.
Hellraiser
Release Date: 28 september 2022
Director: David Bruckner
Cast: Odessa A’zion, Jamie Clayton, Drew Starkey, Brandon Flynn, Aoife Hinds, Jason Liles, Yinka Olorunnife, Selina Lo, Zachary Hing, Kit Clarke, Goran Višnjić, Hiam Abbass, Gorica Regodić, Vukašin Jovanović
IMDB Rating: 6.0
Movie Plot: “Hellraiser” follows the story of Kirsty Cotton, a young woman whose life is chaotic when her family moves into an old house filled with mysterious artifacts and occupied by an otherworldly horror. After freeing the disembodied spirit of Frank, Kirsty is thrust into a nightmarish realm where she must battle demonic forces to find her way back home. With the help of new allies, she comes face-to-face with the sinister master of this realm, Pinhead and his Cenobites. In a desperate attempt to save herself and restore balance to the world around her, she must fight against Pinhead’s malignant powers before it’s too late.
Mandy
Release Date: 19 January 2018
Director: Panos Cosmatos
Cast: Nicolas Cage, Andrea Riseborough, Linus Roache, Bill Duke, Richard Brake, Ned Dennehy, Olwen Fouéré, Hayley Saywell, Line Pillet, Clément Baronnet, Alexis Julemont, Stephan Fraser, Ivailo Dimitrov, Kalin Kerin, Tamás Hagyuó, Paul Painter
IMDB Rating: 6.5
Movie Plot: “Mandy” follows the story of Red Miller, an emotionally damaged man whose life drastically turns when his beloved wife is brutally murdered. Fueled by rage and vengeance, he embarks on a dark journey of retribution that leads him to face off against cult leader Jeremiah Sand and his reclusive followers. With little help and growing despair, Red must battle the forces of evil to survive and find peace within himself. He ultimately faces a heart-stopping climax as he fights for the chance to reclaim what was taken from him.
M U S T W A T C H
Freedy vs. Jason
Release Date: 15 August 2003
Director: Ronny Yu
Cast: Robert Englund, Ken Kirzinger, Spencer Stump, Monica Keena, Kelly Rowland, Jason Ritter, Chris Marquette, Lochlyn Munro, Katharine Isabelle, Brendan Fletcher, Zack Ward, Kyle Labine, Chris Gauthier, David Kopp, Jesse Hutch, Tom Butler, Garry Chalk, Paula Shaw
IMDB Rating: 5.7
Movie Plot: Two horror icons go head to head in this supernatural movie. The disfigured serial killer Freddy Krueger (Robert Englund) launches a series of vicious attacks in people’s dreams, but the townspeople’s waning fear has diminished his powers. Turning to fellow murderer Jason Voorhees (Ken Kirzinger) for help, the two devise a sinister plan to let loose a new wave of terror. When Jason doesn’t follow Freddy’s orders, the two battle each other instead. This mischievous showdown will decide who reigns supreme or disappears into oblivion.
The Fog
Release Date: 1st February 1980
Director: John Carpenter
Cast: Adrienne Barbeau, Tom Atkins, Jamie Lee Curtis, Hal Holbrook, Janet Leigh, Nancy Loomis, Ty Mitchell, Charles Cyphers, James Canning, John Houseman, John F. Goff, George Buck Flower, Regina Waldon, Darwin Joston, Rob Bottin, John Carpenter
IMDB Rating: 6.8
Movie Plot: “The Fog” follows the story of Antonio Bay, a small town on the coast that is about to celebrate its 100th anniversary. On the eve of the celebration, a mysterious fog rolls in and brings a supernatural force that threatens to destroy everything it touches. As darkness falls upon Antonio Bay, a group of unlikely heroes must confront their fears and unlock the secrets beneath the fog before it’s too late. With courage, spirit, and determination, they bravely battle the forces of evil to save their town and discover the source of this supernatural curse.
Texas Chainsaw Massacre
Release Date: 18 February 2022
Director: David Blue Garcia
Cast: Elsie Fisher, Sarah Yarkin, Mark Burnham, Moe Dunford, Olwen Fouéré, Jessica Allain, Jacob Latimore, Nell Hudson, Alice Krige, William Hope, Jolyon Coy, Sam Douglas
IMDB Rating: 4.7
Movie Plot: “Texas Chainsaw Massacre” follows the story of a group of friends who are on their way to visit an old family homestead in Texas. Along the way, they stop at an isolated gas station only to find themselves in the middle of a massacre. In this nightmarish environment filled with violence and gore, they must unite and use their resources to survive the onslaught of a depraved killer and his demented family. With courage, strength, and ingenuity, they battle against seemingly insurmountable odds as the fate of each one hangs in the balance.
The Shining
Release Date: 23 May 1980
Director: Stanley Kubrick
Cast: Jack Nicholson, Shelley Duvall, Danny Lloyd, Scatman Crothers, Barry Nelson, Philip Stone, Joe Turkel, Anne Jackson, Tony Burton, Lia Beldam, Billie Gibson, Barry Dennen, Lisa Burns
IMDB Rating: 8.4
Movie Plot: “The Shining” follows the story of Jack Torrance, a struggling writer who moves his family to the isolated Overlook Hotel to work as its winter caretaker. However, they find the hotel differs from what it seems after they arrive. As Jack slowly descends insanity, his wife and son must bravely confront their deepest fears to survive this nightmarish labyrinth of unspeakable horrors. They must struggle against evil forces with courage and determination to uncover the truth behind The Shining and find a way out before it’s too late.
The Evil Dead
Release Date: 15 October 1981
Director: Sam Raimi
Cast: Bruce Campbell, Ellen Sandweiss, Richard DeManincor, Betsy Baker, Theresa Tilly, Sam Raimi, Robert Tapert, Bob Dorian
IMDB Rating: 7.4
Movie Plot: “The Evil Dead” follows the story of five college students who travel to a remote cabin in the woods for a weekend getaway. But when they accidentally unleash an ancient evil force, they are quickly thrown into an unrelenting battle for survival. With no help in sight and time running out, they must confront their deepest fears as they fight to stay alive against an army of the walking dead and an unspeakable evil buried deep within the forest for centuries.
Conclusion
To sum it up, watching horror movies while high is a unique, thrilling experience that can take your enjoyment of the genre to new heights. The movies on this list were chosen based on their ability to provide an extra jolt of fear and excitement when viewed through a heightened perspective. From the old-school classics to the modern masterpieces, each film offers its own unique take on cinematic horror.
So next time you’re in the mood to watch something scary, load up one of these great horror flicks, light up a joint, and let the fear wash over you. Just be sure to turn on the lights and lock the doors before diving into these horrifying tales.