PG Horror Movies

From Steven Spielberg, starring Roy Scheider, Robert Shaw, Richard Dreyfuss, Lorraine Gary
Rated PG

Jaws is a classic 1975 thriller directed by Steven Spielberg. The film follows police chief Martin Brody (Roy Scheider) as he attempts to protect the beachgoers of Amity Island from a great white shark. With the help of oceanographer Matt Hooper (Richard Dreyfuss) and shark hunter Quint (Robert Shaw), Brody must figure out a way to defeat the man-eating predator. As the shark continues to kill, the trio must fight fear and nature itself as they search for the beast. The relentless suspense and tension as the characters battle the shark make Jaws a legendary horror film that has endured for generations.

From Terence Young, starring Audrey Hepburn, Alan Arkin, Richard Crenna, Efrem Zimbalist Jr.
Rated Not Rated

Wait Until Dark is a 1967 American psychological thriller directed by Terence Young and starring Audrey Hepburn, Alan Arkin, and Richard Crenna. The film follows Susy Hendrix (Hepburn), a blind woman living alone in Greenwich Village, as she becomes the victim of an elaborate scam orchestrated by two criminals, Harry Roat Jr. (Arkin) and his accomplice, Mike Talman (Crenna). After Susy unknowingly obtains a doll filled with heroin belonging to the criminals, they hatch a scheme to retrieve their contraband. As Susy begins to understand the situation, her terror builds as she attempts to outwit the criminals and protect herself in a suspenseful game of cat-and-mouse. Ultimately, she must rely on her wit, strength, and the power of darkness to survive.

From Alejandro Amenábar, starring Nicole Kidman, Christopher Eccleston, Fionnula Flanagan, Alakina Mann
Rated PG-13

The Others is a psychological horror-thriller film directed by Alejandro Amenábar and released in 2001. The plot follows Grace (Nicole Kidman), a religious woman and her two children, Anne and Nicholas, who live in an isolated rural estate in the 1940s. When their servant Mrs. Mills (Fionnula Flanagan) arrives, strange phenomena begin to occur in the house, including mysterious noises and unexplained shadows. As the family struggles to unravel the mystery of their home, they discover that they are not alone and are in fact living with unseen entities. As the family’s secrets are revealed, the true horror of their situation is revealed and the terrifying climax ensues.

From Alfred Hitchcock, starring Rod Taylor, Tippi Hedren, Jessica Tandy, Suzanne Pleshette
Rated PG-13

The Birds is a 1963 horror film directed by Alfred Hitchcock. The film follows a wealthy socialite, Melanie Daniels, who travels to Bodega Bay, California to meet a potential love interest, Mitch Brenner. However, their romantic weekend is interrupted by a series of increasingly violent and inexplicable bird attacks. As the birds become more relentless and the townspeople become increasingly aware of the threat, Melanie and Mitch must find a way to survive the relentless attacks. The film is a stark, suspenseful example of Hitchcock's iconic brand of tension and horror.

From John Krasinski, starring Emily Blunt, John Krasinski, Millicent Simmonds, Noah Jupe
Rated PG-13

A Quiet Place is a 2018 horror film directed by John Krasinski. The film follows a family living in a world where sound can be deadly. The father, played by Krasinski, and mother, played by Emily Blunt, must protect their children from creatures that hunt them by sound. The family must remain completely silent in order to survive and rely on sign language to communicate. As the family struggles to stay alive in the face of danger, they must also confront their inner demons and each other. The movie is a thrilling adventure that will keep viewers on the edge of their seats.

From Philip Kaufman, starring Donald Sutherland, Brooke Adams, Jeff Goldblum, Veronica Cartwright
Rated PG

From Tobe Hooper, starring JoBeth Williams, Heather O'Rourke, Craig T. Nelson, Beatrice Straight
Rated PG

From Joe Dante, starring Zach Galligan, Phoebe Cates, Hoyt Axton, John Louie
Rated PG

From M. Night Shyamalan, starring James McAvoy, Anya Taylor-Joy, Haley Lu Richardson, Jessica Sula
Rated PG-13

From Dan Trachtenberg, starring John Goodman, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, John Gallagher Jr., Douglas M. Griffin
Rated PG-13

From Peter Jackson, starring Naomi Watts, Jack Black, Adrien Brody, Thomas Kretschmann
Rated PG-13

From Gore Verbinski, starring Naomi Watts, Martin Henderson, Brian Cox, David Dorfman
Rated PG-13

From Ron Underwood, starring Kevin Bacon, Fred Ward, Finn Carter, Michael Gross
Rated PG-13

From Stephen Sommers, starring Brendan Fraser, Rachel Weisz, John Hannah, Arnold Vosloo
Rated PG-13

From Matt Reeves, starring Mike Vogel, Jessica Lucas, Lizzy Caplan, T.J. Miller
Rated PG-13

From Nicolas Gessner, starring Jodie Foster, Martin Sheen, Alexis Smith, Mort Shuman
Rated PG

From André Øvredal, starring Otto Jespersen, Robert Stoltenberg, Knut Nærum, Glenn Erland Tosterud
Rated PG-13

From Fred Dekker, starring Andre Gower, Robby Kiger, Stephen Macht, Duncan Regehr
Rated PG-13

From Mikael Håfström, starring John Cusack, Samuel L. Jackson, Mary McCormack, Tony Shalhoub
Rated PG-13

From James Wan, starring Patrick Wilson, Rose Byrne, Ty Simpkins, Lin Shaye
Rated PG-13

From Jonathan Levine, starring Nicholas Hoult, Teresa Palmer, John Malkovich, Lio Tipton
Rated PG-13

From Nicolas Roeg, starring Anjelica Huston, Mai Zetterling, Jasen Fisher, Rowan Atkinson
Rated PG

From M. Night Shyamalan, starring Mel Gibson, Joaquin Phoenix, Rory Culkin, Abigail Breslin
Rated PG-13

From Babak Anvari, starring Narges Rashidi, Avin Manshadi, Bobby Naderi, Arash Marandi
Rated PG-13

From Robert Zemeckis, starring Harrison Ford, Michelle Pfeiffer, Katharine Towne, Miranda Otto
Rated PG-13