15 Most Iconic Quotes From Horror Movies

15 Most Iconic Quotes From Horror Movies

One of the things that makes a classic horror movie endure for generations is its iconic quotes. Here are some of the best horror movie quotes.

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Throughout the long history of horror movies, there have been memorable moments and iconic scenes that have made viewers’ skin crawl and hearts pound. Many of these moments contain lines of dialogue that remain entrenched in the lore of horror movie history.

It is a credit to some great performances that pieces of dialogue become so memorable. Some of these quotes are simple, some are complex, and others are just downright creepy.

Updated on March 13th, 2021 by Mark Birrell: As perhaps the most dependable genre throughout all of cinematic history, certainly in a commercial sense, horror is a vast subject when it comes to filmmaking and its impact on popular culture is hugely noticeable. This shines through most strongly in both short musical themes that have become a shorthand for horrific ideas, like the stabbing screeches of strings during Psycho’s murder scenes or the infamous leitmotif of the shark from Jaws, and direct quotes that have become even general sayings within modern life that the user themselves might not even be aware of the origins of. We’ve expanded our list to demonstrate just how bottomless the well of horror movies can be when searching for iconic moments.

15 “I never drink…wine.” – Dracula (1931)

Bela Lugosi delivered one of horror movie history’s most iconic performances ever with his defining interpretation of Count Dracula in the 1931 Universal adaptation. This particularly playful line, more than any other, would go on to become associated with the character in general from then on, appearing again in Francis Ford Coppola’s take on Bram Stoker’s original novel.

Though Lugosi’s performance would go on to become extensively parodied, and public perception of him altered by the latter part of his career that was depicted in Tim Burton’s movie Ed Wood, it remains a hugely influential part of horror history. The humorous euphemism perfectly encapsulates the monster’s darkness and charm.

14 “One, Two, Freddy’s coming for you…” – A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984)

Being a movie about a killer who comes for victims in their dreams, A Nightmare on Elm Street is naturally filled with plenty of ethereal imagery, and one of the most memorable examples is the skipping children that appear throughout the movie with the haunting rhyme about the supernatural killer, Freddy Krueger.

The slow and simple melody acts as a warning and has effectively become a very long catchphrase for the series of movies, especially the final line “Nine, ten, never sleep again.”

13 “By the way, I would have voted for Obama for a third term, if I could.” – Get Out (2017)

Jordan Peele’s Oscar-winning screenplay for his directorial debut, Get Out, is full of many subtle nods and allusions to both the history of racism in America and the microaggressions that Black people still face in daily life.

Since its release, the central concept of dehumanization through fetishization or false positivity has come to be represented simply through the outstanding performance of Bradley Whitford as the patriarch of the creepy family at the center of the plot. His randomly shoehorned assertion to Daniel Kaluuya’s lead character about his enthusiasm for Barack Obama’s presidency succinctly sums up the complex issues at the heart of the story in a characteristically and cathartically funny way.

12 “He came home.” – Halloween (1978)

John Carpenter’s Halloween is a movie all about doing a lot with a little, building a palpable atmosphere through a lot of ominous talk for the most part, certainly in the first half of the story. Donald Pleasance’s Dr. Samuel Loomis is the primary source of this, acting as a kind of harbinger of doom who’s trying to warn the local townspeople of his violently psychotic patient’s hometown about the mayhem that will soon be unleashed upon them.

Trying to find any clue of where the escaped killer, Michael Myers, might be hiding, Loomis visits the grave of the sister that Myers murdered 15 years prior only to find that the entire headstone has been lifted out of the ground and taken. Knowingly, Loomis offers up this simple observation which is a variation of the movie’s tagline: “The night he came home.”

11 “Swallow this.” – Evil Dead II (1987)

Sam Raimi’s sequel to his breakout horror movie, The Evil Dead, put an even greater emphasis on fun and humor than its predecessor did, becoming an even greater landmark in the genre, specifically in the respect to it being mixed with comedy.

After doing battle with a putrid undead monster that transforms–Ray Harryhausen style–into an even more demonic-looking creature that gets decapitated, Bruce Campbell’s hero, Ash, looks down at the head as it screams at him it’ll swallow his soul, prompting him to point his shotgun down at it and offer this retaliation before blowing it to pieces.

10 “They’re here.” – Poltergeist (1982)

Little kids can be so creepy in horror movies. The line is simple, but the surrounding context behind it makes it even more unsettling. The static on the TV, combined with Carol Anne’s calm delivery with her hands on the TV – there is a mystery behind the line, as it is unclear who “they” are.

While the audience finds out later it is angry spirits, the uncertainty is terrifying. Even more terrifying is the bond between Carol Anne and these unknown spirits. This quote also perfectly sets up what is to come: a night filled with disturbing spirits and wicked clowns.

9 “A census taker once tried to test me. I ate his liver with some fava beans and a nice Chianti.” – The Silence of the Lambs (1991)

Here is an example of how performance can impact dialogue. Anthony Hopkins as the cannibal doctor, Hannibal Lecter, truly adds another level of creepiness with his chilling delivery of this line and the added slurping noise that Hopkins does afterward is just the cherry on top.

This quote makes Hannibal, as a character, so much more horrifying as it reveals the full extent of his crimes and his admitted cannibalism. He is a character who can’t be trusted, but also wickedly intelligent and captivating with his words. Hopkins has plenty of great quotes from The Silence of the Lambs, but this is the most iconic.

8 “It’s alive! It’s alive!” – Frankenstein (1931)

These iconic words were uttered in 1931 after Dr. Frankenstein created his monster. Delivered by Colin Clive with such frantic energy that it is hard to not hear his voice, this quote has been parodied almost endlessly by television shows and movies that pay homage to this monster movie that serves as a pioneer for the horror genre.

The fact that it is still frequently quoted, 90 years later, is a testament to how iconic it truly is.

7 “I see dead people.” – The Sixth Sense (1999)

This line really should have given away the big twist in the movie. However, since it is unexpected, nobody at the time paid much attention to it. The quote is constantly referenced in pop culture, and it is an unsettling line, especially since it is delivered by a child.

The idea of seeing ghosts is haunting enough, but it is troubling to see a child so traumatized by the ability he is cursed with. M. Night Shyamalan doesn’t have the best track record with movies, but The Sixth Sense is by far the most iconic movie he has made.

6 “You’re gonna need a bigger boat.” – Jaws (1975)

There is an ongoing debate as to whether or not Jaws is a horror movie, but one thing can’t be disputed – many people were afraid to go into the ocean after this shark movie came out.

Steven Spielberg wisely hid the shark for most of the film, building suspense as to what it looked like. The score, from John Williams, acts as an audible cue for when the shark was near, creating fear. This quote comes after one of the best views of the shark, showing the characters in fear about what they are now dealing with. The boat is not going to be enough to save them when the massive great white shark inevitably attacks.

5 “Do you like scary movies?” – Scream (1996)

Scream is a meta-horror slasher film from one of the masters of horror, director Wes Craven. The film makes lots of jabs at cliches and mistakes that characters make in famous slasher movies, like Halloween and A Nightmare on Elm Street.

This quote comes in at the opening sequence, where the Ghostface killer terrorizes Drew Barrymore’s character over the phone. This freaky question sets up the killer’s obsession with horror movies and how the film is going to not-so-subtly make fun of many elements seen in slasher films. It’s a suspenseful scene that sets up a fun horror-thriller.

4 “We all go a little mad sometimes.” – Psycho (1960)

Norman Bates is one of the great horror villains and this quote not only sums him up as a character but also the movie as a whole. Bates is unhinged and it appears as though he could go nuts at any second.

It isn’t until the end of Psycho that audiences find out how just how mad Bates actually is. Psycho has plenty of iconic moments, including the shower scene, provided by Alfred Hitchcock, the master of suspense. It is hard to pick between lots of memorable quotes, but this one sums up just why Psycho was so influential.

3 “They’re coming to get you, Barbara.” – Night Of The Living Dead (1968)

Night of the Living Dead from the late George Romero pioneered zombie movies. While the film is a bit dated now, this quote has aged like a fine wine. The zombies were definitely coming to get Barbara and one appears shortly after this line.

This quote may not be referenced as much as the others on this list, but horror movie buffs certainly remember it fondly. It takes audiences back to the days when zombie movies were cheesy fun and not grisly, depressing, ordeals.

2 “Do you want to play a game?” – Saw (2004)

This quote is said throughout the Saw franchise and serves as the setup for each movie. A crazy serial killer named Jigsaw puts people through horrifying, gory games to see how far they will go in order to survive. Jigsaw and his haunting voice create a haunting image and sound that are hard to forget.

The Saw franchise has become such a success that it has spawned eight sequels with the latest installments, Jigsaw and Spiral, finding new and inventive ways to keep the series alive. Horror fans just can’t get enough of Jigsaw and his sadistic games.

1 “Here’s Johnny!” – The Shining (1980)

Just everything about this quote is iconic, from Jack Nicholson’s delivery to his head bursting through the recently chopped-up door. Nicholson gives an over-the-top performance in The Shining, and the number of times that some variation of “Here’s Johnny” has appeared in TV shows or movies is too many to count.

What is also noteworthy about this quote is that Nicholson improvised it and thankfully, director Stanley Kubrick kept it in the movie. The Shining has a plethora of iconic moments, from the twin girls begging Danny to play, and the elevator filled with blood, but this is the line that everyone remembers.

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