12 Great Horror Movies That Rely On Suspense (Not Gore)

While slashers and body horror will always remain key elements of the horror genre, some of the scariest movies ever rely on suspense to deliver the chills, not gore. A truly great horror film, gory or not, builds tension over its runtime to maximize the impact of the scares when they do come. Immersing the audience in an unsettling atmosphere, shocking them with disturbing imagery, and leaving the monster in the shadows all help to create the suspense necessary to make the big jump scare hit home.