 10. IT (2017) Many of us have a fear of clowns, so it's a rather obvious trope to use - but few have done it better than Stephen King's IT. This 2017 adaptation of the horror legend's infamous book was a huge box office smash, even breaking The Exorcist's 44-year record as the highest-grossing horror film of all time. Cleverly framed in a misleadingly comfy nostalgia, IT tells the story of children scarred by trauma, with their fragile mental states not helped by a shapeshifting evil clown called Pennywise. Unsettling, bizarre and spiced with a liberal amount of jump scares, IT features top-drawer CGI and a handful of stirring set pieces. A deliciously well-crafted horror film fit for the 21st century. Rotten Tomatoes audience rating: 84 per cent IMDB rating: 7.3 Where to watch: Prime Video Want to get the latest news about Netflix or Disney + direct to your inbox? Sign up for our Binge-Worthy newsletter HERE (Image: ©FilmDistrict courtesy Everett Collection) 9. Insidious (2010) You could be forgiven for thinking the supernatural Insidious - with its tale of a young boy who slips into a coma and begins to channel an unpleasant spirit -){kind=link}
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