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1. Inside Out (I) (2015)

PG | 95 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy

After young Riley is uprooted from her Midwest life and moved to San Francisco, her emotions - Joy, Fear, Anger, Disgust and Sadness - conflict on how best to navigate a new city, house, and school.

Directors: Pete Docter, Ronnie Del Carmen | Stars: Amy Poehler, Bill Hader, Lewis Black, Mindy Kaling

Votes: 785,810 | Gross: $356.46M

2. The New Mutants (2020)

PG-13 | 94 min | Action, Horror, Mystery

Five young mutants, just discovering their abilities while held in a secret facility against their will, fight to escape their past sins and save themselves.

Director: Josh Boone | Stars: Maisie Williams, Anya Taylor-Joy, Charlie Heaton, Alice Braga

Votes: 89,572 | Gross: $23.86M

3. 1984 (1984)

R | 113 min | Drama, Sci-Fi

In a totalitarian future society, a man, whose daily work is re-writing history, tries to rebel by falling in love.

Director: Michael Radford | Stars: John Hurt, Richard Burton, Suzanna Hamilton, Cyril Cusack

Votes: 79,050 | Gross: $8.40M

4. Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald (2018)

PG-13 | 134 min | Adventure, Family, Fantasy

Gellert Grindelwald plans to raise an army of wizards to rule over non-magical beings. In response, Newt Scamander's former professor, Albus Dumbledore, seeks his help to stop him.

Director: David Yates | Stars: Eddie Redmayne, Katherine Waterston, Dan Fogler, Johnny Depp

Votes: 308,898 | Gross: $159.56M

5. Forbidden Planet (1956)

G | 98 min | Adventure, Sci-Fi

A starship crew in the 23rd century goes to investigate the silence of a distant planet's colony, only to find just two survivors, a powerful robot, and the deadly secret of a lost civilization.

Director: Fred M. Wilcox | Stars: Walter Pidgeon, Anne Francis, Leslie Nielsen, Warren Stevens

Votes: 53,233 | Gross: $3.00M

6. Sphere (1998)

PG-13 | 134 min | Action, Mystery, Sci-Fi

A spaceship is discovered under three hundred years' worth of coral growth at the bottom of the ocean.

Director: Barry Levinson | Stars: Dustin Hoffman, Sharon Stone, Samuel L. Jackson, Peter Coyote

Votes: 112,524 | Gross: $37.02M

7. Brainstorm (1983)

PG | 106 min | Sci-Fi, Thriller

Researchers develop a system where they can jump into people's minds. But when people involved bring their personal problems into the equation, it becomes dangerous - perhaps deadly.

Director: Douglas Trumbull | Stars: Christopher Walken, Natalie Wood, Louise Fletcher, Cliff Robertson

Votes: 13,128 | Gross: $8.90M

8. The Secret of Kells (2009)

Not Rated | 75 min | Animation, Adventure, Family

A young boy in a remote medieval outpost under siege from barbarian raids is beckoned to adventure when a celebrated master illuminator arrives with an ancient book, brimming with secret wisdom and powers.

Directors: Tomm Moore, Nora Twomey | Stars: Evan McGuire, Brendan Gleeson, Mick Lally, Christen Mooney

Votes: 38,306 | Gross: $0.69M

9. The Hole (2009)

PG-13 | 92 min | Fantasy, Thriller

A pair of brothers stumble upon a mysterious hole in their basement that leads to the darkest corridors of their fears and nightmares.

Director: Joe Dante | Stars: Chris Massoglia, Haley Bennett, Nathan Gamble, Teri Polo

Votes: 24,263

10. The Midnight Man (III) (2016)

Not Rated | 95 min | Fantasy, Horror, Mystery

A girl and her friends find a game in the attic that summons a creature known as The Midnight Man, who uses their worst fears against them.

Director: Travis Zariwny | Stars: Summer H. Howell, Keenan Lehmann, Meredith Rose, Kyle Strauts

Votes: 4,827

11. Imaginaerum (2012)

86 min | Drama, Fantasy, Musical

A coma sends an old man into his childhood's sinister fantasy world, where he must fight dementia and gain back his memories before it's too late.

Directors: Stobe Harju, Mark Roper | Stars: Francis X. McCarthy, Glenda Braganza, Helene Robbie, Ilkka Villi

Votes: 6,657

12. The Midnight Game (2013)

R | 74 min | Horror, Thriller

After playing a pagan ritual on a dare, a group of high school students find themselves trapped in an endless cycle of their worst fears.

Director: A.D. Calvo | Stars: Guy Wilson, Valentina de Angelis, Deborah Twiss, Renee Olstead

Votes: 893

13. Sea of Fear (2006)

PG-13 | 90 min | Horror

One by one each of the seven passengers aboard a sailboat cruise begin to disappear. A murderer is among them, or is it one of them?

Director: Andrew Schuth | Stars: Edward Albert, Katherine Bailess, Kieren Hutchison, Burgess Jenkins

Votes: 630

14. Absolute Fear (2012)

Not Rated | 91 min | Thriller

Jessie Vallequette follows her scribe boyfriend of 3 years, Dale Morrow, on a search for his long-lost father, last heard from on a deserted island in the Philippines. Along with a group of... See full summary »

Director: John Milton Branton | Stars: Stephanie Lemelin, Patrick Bergin, Matthew Alan, A.J. Draven

Votes: 184

15. Chemical 13 (2012)

20 min | Short, Horror

In a post market-crash future, Dr. Bennett has created Chemical 13, a formula that materializes a person's deepest fear. During an altercation with Rebel Forces the chemical accidentally ... See full summary »

Director: Emmanuel Alvarado | Stars: Robbie Moore, Chris Kato, Keeshan Giles, Bertie Brosnan

Votes: 23

16. Delirium: What's Your Worst Fear? (2016)

Short, Horror

After their car breaking down in the middle of a forest, three best friends are forced to spend the night in an abandoned cabin. During the night some of their greatest fears come to life..... See full summary »

Director: Amanda Abicalaffe | Stars: Leah Breit, Kylie Brown, Bríet Kristiansen, Alexandria Lior

Votes: 7

17. The New Batman Adventures (1997–1999)
Episode: Over the Edge (1998)

TV-PG | 22 min | Animation, Action, Adventure

Batman and his allies apparently have their secret identities exposed and are now are hunted by the police.

Director: Yûichirô Yano | Stars: Kevin Conroy, Mathew Valencia, Loren Lester, Efrem Zimbalist Jr.

Votes: 1,135

18. Charmed (1998–2006)
Episode: From Fear to Eternity (1999)

TV-PG | 42 min | Drama, Fantasy, Mystery

Every 1,300 years, a unique demon appears that feeds on the fears of witches. This time it is targeting the Halliwell sisters and they receive aid from their Wicca ancestors just as they are close to their own fearful deaths.

Director: Les Sheldon | Stars: Shannen Doherty, Holly Marie Combs, Alyssa Milano, Ted King

Votes: 989

19. Extreme Ghostbusters (1997)
Episode: Fear Itself (1997)

TV-Y7 | 21 min | Animation, Action, Adventure

When a construction site is disturbed, a demon protects its territory by capitalizing on people's fears. The EGBs intervene and they, too, must face their worst nightmares.

Director: Audu Paden | Stars: Tara Strong, Maurice LaMarche, Jason Marsden, Pat Musick

Votes: 60

20. PSI Factor: Chronicles of the Paranormal (1996–2000)
Episode: Solitary Confinement (1999)

TV-14 | 45 min | Drama, Fantasy, Mystery

Peter goes undercover as new inmate in prison to investigate the baffling death of a convicted murderer, who somehow choked on dirt while being in solitary confinement known as Room 216, a place where terrors from the past can kill.

Director: Ron Oliver | Stars: Matt Frewer, Nancy Anne Sakovich, Barclay Hope, Colin Fox

Votes: 17

21. Dungeons & Dragons (1983–1985)
Episode: Quest of the Skeleton Warrior (1983)

TV-Y7 | 22 min | Animation, Action, Adventure

A cursed knight named Dekion tricks the kids into retrieving a Circle of Power for Venger. The Circle can be used for good or evil, and it's up to Dekion to make that choice.

Directors: John Gibbs, Bob Richardson | Stars: Willie Aames, Don Most, Adam Rich, Peter Cullen

Votes: 126

22. Lucy: The Daughter of the Devil (2005–2007)
Episode: The Dreamster (2007)

TV-MA | 12 min | Animation, Comedy, Horror

The Dreamster Sound Effects Machine was designed to help you fall asleep naturally and deeply.

Director: Loren Bouchard | Stars: H. Jon Benjamin, Melissa Bardin Galsky, Jon Glaser, Sam Seder

Votes: 30

23. Supergirl (2015–2021)
Episode: Reality Bytes (2020)

TV-14 | 42 min | Action, Adventure, Drama

Nia's roommate is attacked by a man targeting Dreamer; Dreamer refuses to give into men's threats and puts herself in the line of fire to stop him; Alex, J'onn and Kelly attempt to rescue a man stuck inside a virtual reality game.

Director: Armen V. Kevorkian | Stars: Melissa Benoist, Chyler Leigh, Katie McGrath, Jesse Rath

Votes: 1,453

24. Rapunzel's Tangled Adventure (2017–2020)
Episode: Be Very Afraid (2019)

TV-G | 22 min | Animation, Action, Adventure

When Corona is overcome by a new strain of rocks that induces fearful visions, Rapunzel teams up with Varian to put an end to the new threat.

Director: Philip Pignotti | Stars: Zachary Levi, Mandy Moore, Eden Espinosa, Jeremy Jordan

Votes: 79

25. Batwoman (2019–2022)
Episode: Off with Her Head (2020)

TV-14 | 41 min | Action, Adventure, Crime

More of Alice's dark past is uncovered when Cartwright shares a twisted story with Kate while Jacob goes searching for his wayward daughter. Mary and Luke follow a lead on Beth's killer.

Director: Holly Dale | Stars: Ruby Rose, Rachel Skarsten, Meagan Tandy, Nicole Kang

Votes: 1,412

26. The Flash (2014–2023)
Episode: Fear Me (2021)

TV-PG | 42 min | Action, Adventure, Drama

A new villain, Psych, strikes at the people of Central City, giving them visions of their worst fears - and Flash is his next target.

Director: David McWhirter | Stars: Grant Gustin, Candice Patton, Danielle Panabaker, Carlos Valdes

Votes: 1,843

27. Toon in with Me (2021– )
Episode: Sock it to me (2021)

TV-PG | Animation, Comedy

Bill, Goldie, and Mr. Quizzer introduce new puppet characters while the cartoons showcase first appearances of secondary or recurring characters: Devil May Hare (1954), Pip-eye, Pup-eye, Poop-eye an' Peep-eye (1942), The Abominable Snow Rabbit (1961), Jerry's Cousin (1951), and Hobo Bobo (1947).

Director: Mike Schmiedeler | Stars: Bill Leff, Kevin Fleming, Leila Gorstein, Rich Koz

Votes: 8

28. The Flash (2014–2023)
Episode: Timeless (2021)

TV-PG | 42 min | Action, Adventure, Drama

After a devastating betrayal, Barry turns to Timeless Wells for help; Iris leads Team Citizen down a dangerous road in search of answers; Cisco confides his biggest fear to Kamilla.

Director: Menhaj Huda | Stars: Grant Gustin, Candice Patton, Danielle Panabaker, Carlos Valdes

Votes: 1,723

29. Toon in with Me (2021– )
Episode: Fun with Phobias (2021)

TV-PG | Animation, Comedy

In an episode devoted to unusual fears, Toony is afraid of elbows and tries to trigger Bill's fear of bellybuttons: The Missing Mouse (1953), The Curious Puppy (1939), Daffy Doodles (1946), Fin'n Catty (1943), A Street Cat Named Sylvester (1953).

Director: Mike Schmiedeler | Stars: Bill Leff, Kevin Fleming, Leila Gorstein

30. Fringe (2008–2013)
Episode: Lysergic Acid Diethylamide (2011)

TV-14 | 60 min | Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi

With the latest estimate that the team has only one day to save Olivia's consciousness, Walter leads a group on an LSD trip into Olivia's mind.

Director: Joe Chappelle | Stars: Anna Torv, Joshua Jackson, Lance Reddick, Blair Brown

Votes: 2,532

31. Young Justice (2010–2023)
Episode: Image (2012)

TV-PG | 22 min | Animation, Action, Adventure

A covert operation against Queen Bee in Qurac forces Miss Martian to finally face her greatest fears and her biggest secrets. But will she reveal those secrets to her friends - or allow what she's hiding to take down the entire team?

Director: Jay Oliva | Stars: Jesse McCartney, Danica McKellar, Nolan North, Jason Spisak

Votes: 3,085

32. Jumanji (1996–1999)
Episode: Nothing to Fear (1998)

TV-Y7 | 22 min | Animation, Action, Adventure

Professor Ibsen has invented the Triangle of Terror. It brings your worst fears to life. Alan, Judy, and Peter are experiencing its effects, but don't realize it. Judy keeps imagining giant... See full summary »

Director: Andy Thom | Stars: Debi Derryberry, Ashley Johnson, Bill Fagerbakke, William Sanderson

Votes: 11

33. LEGO Chima (2013–2014)
Episode: This May Sting a Bit (2014)

TV-Y7 | 23 min | Animation, Action, Adventure

In the Scorpion Cave, Laval has been separated from his friends and must overcome his greatest fear to rescue the Lion Legend Beast himself ... or will it rescue him? Meanwhile his friends ... See full summary »

Directors: Thomas J. Mikkelsen, Erik C. Schmidt | Stars: David Attar, Bethany Brown, Bill Courage, Jesse Inocalla

Votes: 23

34. Black Mirror (2011– )
Episode: Playtest (2016)

TV-MA | 57 min | Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi

An American traveler short on cash signs up to test a revolutionary new gaming system, but soon can't tell where the hot game ends and reality begins.

Director: Dan Trachtenberg | Stars: Wyatt Russell, Hannah John-Kamen, Wunmi Mosaku, Ken Yamamura

Votes: 53,601