Unearth the Best in Horror:

Top Novels, Classic Movies and Spooky Kids’ Films

The Palm Beach County Library System offers an impressive selection classic horror films and spooky kids’ movies to keep you entertained all year round. Whether you’re seeking bone-chilling reads, iconic horror films or family-friendly macabre movies, this guide will lead you to the best of the best.

Top Horror Novels

“Dracula,” by Bram Stoker.Count Dracula moves from Transylvania to England to spread his curse and faces opposition.

“Frankenstein,” by Mary Shelley.Scientist Victor Frankenstein creates a sentient creature, leading to horrifying consequences.

“Rebecca,” by Daphne du Maurier.A young bride is haunted by the memory of her husband’s first wife, Rebecca, at their eerie mansion.

“The Haunting of Hill House,” by Shirley Jackson.Four characters investigate paranormal events in the eerie Hill House.

“Pet Sematary,” by Stephen King.A family discovers a burial ground that brings the dead back to life.

Top Classic Horror Movies

“Psycho,” directed by Alfred Hitchcock. A secretary on the run ends up at the mysterious Bates Motel.

“Rosemary’s Baby,” directed by Roman Polanski.A pregnant woman fears an evil cult wants her baby for rituals.

“Halloween,” directed by John Carpenter. Michael Myers returns to his hometown to continue his killing spree.

“The Exorcist,” directed by William Friedkin. A chilling tale of a young girl’s demonic possession and exorcism.

“Night of the Living Dead,” directed by George A. Romero. People are trapped in a farmhouse during a zombie apocalypse.

Top Spooky Kids’ Movies

“The Nightmare Before Christmas,” directed by Henry Selick. Jack Skellington tries to take over Christmas with eerie results.

“Hocus Pocus,” directed by Kenny Ortega. Three witches wreak havoc on Halloween night in 1990’s Salem.

“Coraline,” directed by Henry Selick.A girl discovers a parallel world with sinister secrets.

“Monster House,” directed by Gil Kenan.Kids find their neighbor’s house is a living monster.

“Casper,” directed by Brad Silberling.A young girl befriends Casper, a friendly ghost in a haunted mansion.

“Hotel Transylvania,” directed by Genndy Tartakovsky. Dracula runs a hotel for monsters and tries to protect his daughter from a human suitor.

Whether you’re in the mood for a terrifying read, a classic horror film or a spooky movie that the whole family can enjoy, the Palm Beach County Library System has an extensive collection ready to be explored. Visit www.pbclibrary.org to check the availability of these titles and to discover other hidden gems in the world of horror.