16 Best Scary Movie Hand (2024)

3.5 out of 4 stars

From Irvin Kershner, starring Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Billy Dee Williams
Rated PG

Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back is a 1980 science-fiction space opera directed by Irvin Kershner and written by Leigh Brackett and Lawrence Kasdan. It is the sequel to the 1977 film Star Wars, and the second installment of the original Star Wars trilogy.In The Empire Strikes Back, the Rebel Alliance, led by Luke Skywalker, Han Solo, Princess Leia, and Chewbacca, attempt to evade the Galactic Empire’s pursuit. Serious internal struggles arise within the group, as Luke pursues Jedi training with Master Yoda and Han and Leia find themselves falling in love. Meanwhile, Darth Vader, the Empire’s commander and a powerful Sith Lord, relentlessly pursues the Rebels in an attempt to crush their spirits and crush the Rebellion.The movie culminates in an epic space battle, during which Luke faces off against Darth Vader in a lightsaber duel. In the end, Luke (who has yet to fully realize his power as a Jedi) is defeated, and the Rebels are forced to retreat. Despite their losses, the Rebels remain defiant and resolve to continue fighting against the Empire.

3.3 out of 4 stars

From Guillermo del Toro, starring Ivana Baquero, Ariadna Gil, Sergi López, Maribel Verdú
Rated R

Pan's Labyrinth is a dark fantasy film set in Spain in 1944, five years after the Spanish Civil War. Ofelia, a young girl, is sent to live with her stepfather, Vidal, an authoritarian military captain who is tasked with rooting out Republican rebels in the rural area. Ofelia soon discovers a magical world in which she is asked to undertake three dangerous tasks in order to reclaim her identity as an immortal princess. As Ofelia embarks on her journey, she must also evade Vidal’s cruel and oppressive rule in order to remain out of harm’s way. Along the way, Ofelia discovers her own strength and courage as she is pulled between the oppressive real world and the dangerous fantasy world. Despite the darkness and cruelty of the real world, Ofelia’s journey shows that hope and resilience can be found in even the most dire of situations.

3.1 out of 4 stars

From Sam Raimi, starring Bruce Campbell, Sarah Berry, Dan Hicks, Kassie Wesley DePaiva
Rated R

Evil Dead II is a 1987 horror/comedy film directed by Sam Raimi and a sequel to the 1981 film The Evil Dead. The film follows Ash Williams (Bruce Campbell) as he is once again terrorized by demonic forces in a cabin in the woods. This time, however, he is joined by a new set of characters, including his girlfriend, Linda (Denise Bixler) and his professor, Dr. Herschel (Richard Domeier). Together, they must battle the evil dead, who have been unleashed from the Necronomicon Ex-Mortis, an ancient book of dark magic. As the group fights off the never-ending hordes of the dead, they must also come to grips with the fact that they may be fighting a losing battle. In the end, Ash is able to overcome the evil forces and reclaim his freedom.

3.1 out of 4 stars

From Henry Selick, starring Dakota Fanning, Teri Hatcher, John Hodgman, Jennifer Saunders
Rated PG

Coraline is a 2009 stop-motion animated fantasy horror film directed by Henry Selick and based on Neil Gaiman's 2002 novel of the same name. The story follows Coraline Jones, a young girl who moves into the Pink Palace Apartments with her parents. After discovering a secret door that leads her to an alternate world, she finds out that the people in this world look like her, however, they have buttons for eyes. Coraline soon discovers this alternate world is actually a trap set by the Beldam, a witch who wants to replace Coraline's eyes with buttons and keep her in the alternate world forever. Coraline must rely on her wit and courage to escape the Beldam's clutches and return to her own world.

3 out of 4 stars

From Sam Raimi, starring Bruce Campbell, Ellen Sandweiss, Richard DeManincor, Betsy Baker
Rated NC-17

3 out of 4 stars

From Sam Raimi, starring Bruce Campbell, Embeth Davidtz, Marcus Gilbert, Ian Abercrombie
Rated R

2.9 out of 4 stars

From Dan O'Bannon, starring Clu Gulager, James Karen, Don Calfa, Thom Mathews
Rated R

2.8 out of 4 stars

From Barry Sonnenfeld, starring Anjelica Huston, Raul Julia, Christopher Lloyd, Dan Hedaya
Rated PG-13

2.5 out of 4 stars

From Rodman Flender, starring Devon Sawa, Seth Green, Elden Henson, Jessica Alba
Rated R

2.5 out of 4 stars

From Brian Yuzna, starring Jeffrey Combs, Bruce Abbott, Claude Earl Jones, Fabiana Udenio
Rated R

2.4 out of 4 stars

From Toby Wilkins, starring Shea Whigham, Jill Wagner, Paulo Costanzo, Charles Baker
Rated R

2.4 out of 4 stars

From Anthony Hickox, starring Zach Galligan, Deborah Foreman, Jennifer Bassey, Joe Baker
Rated R

2.4 out of 4 stars

From Directors:Dario Argento,George A. Romero, starring Adrienne Barbeau, Harvey Keitel, Ramy Zada, Bingo O'Malley
Rated R

2.4 out of 4 stars

From Tibor Takács, starring Stephen Dorff, Christa Denton, Louis Tripp, Kelly Rowan
Rated PG-13

2.2 out of 4 stars

From Oliver Stone, starring Michael Caine, Andrea Marcovicci, Annie McEnroe, Bruce McGill
Rated R

1.9 out of 4 stars

From Mark Jones, starring Warwick Davis, Jennifer Aniston, Ken Olandt, Mark Holton
Rated R