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75 OF THE SCARIEST HORROR MOVIES OF ALL TIME

Prepare to sleep with the lights on — indefinitely — after watching any of these
truly scary films.

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June 17, 2022, 7:29 PM CEST / Updated Aug. 7, 2023, 7:51 PM CEST
By Sarah Lemire

Be afraid. Be very afraid.

If horror is your jam, then we're here to lend a hand (arm ... or leg ) in the
goosebump department.




From ghosts and witches to demonic possessions and vampires, we've compiled a
comprehensive collection of bone-chilling films sure to leave you shaking in
your shoes.



That's right, we've gathered the scariest horror movies of all time including
films like "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre," "The Exorcist," "The Ring" and other
terrifying tales to help plan a movie marathon that'll leave you checking for
monsters and serial killers under the bed.

What makes a proper horror film? Well, according to David E. Tolchinsky,
professor of radio-TV-film at Northwestern University, a well-done horror movie
is one that has deeply-felt fear at its core.


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“Sometimes good horror films aren’t scary when you watch them, but they stay
with you for a long time and scare you in your dreams,” Tolchinsky tells
TODAY.com in an email.



Tolchinsky also says that a good horror movie is one that makes you feel
uncomfortable or has dramatic effect even without the supernatural elements,
like the sadness of a suffering child or failed marriage in “The Sixth Sense” or
the racism at the core of “Get Out.”

The bottom line? Whether it's gory, frightening, thrilling or creepy, if it
scares the pants off you, mission accomplished.

So, settle in with a bowl of popcorn and get ready to pull the covers over your
head because fright night is here ... and there's no turning back. In no
particular order, here they are, the scariest horror movies of all time.


'DONNIE DARKO' (2001)



Donnie Darko (Jake Gyllenhaal) has got issues with just about everyone. Even so,
the loner strikes up a love relationship with Gretchen (Jena Malone) and a finds
a freaky new pal in the form of a guy dressed up as a rabbit. Yep, you read that
right. A bunny. From there it all goes downhill. This 2001 classic horror film
also stars Maggie Gyllenhaal, Patrick Swayze, Drew Barrymore and Mary McDonnell.
This is horror for deep thinkers.


‘INFINITY POOL’ (2023)



Alexander Skarsgård and Cleopatra Coleman star as James and Em Foster, a couple
enjoying a beach getaway but all is not what it seems at their paradise retreat.
There’s a sinister plot involving seduction and death brewing and it’s
positively criminal. Who'll make it out alive? The answer might surprise you in
this total creeper of a film.


'THE BLACKENING' (2023)



Taking a page from the "Scream" playbook, Dewayne Perkins' "The Blackening"
pokes fun at horror movie tropes while scaring the pants off you at the same
time. The plot revolves around a group of friends who vacation together over the
long Juneteenth weekend only to discover they're being stalked by a serial
killer on a deadly mission.


'KNOCK AT THE CABIN' (2023)



What would you do if you were asked to save the world, but at the cost of your
family's lives? "Knock at the Cabin" poses exactly that question and learning
the answer will keep you on the edge of your seat. This M. Night Shyamalan
thriller stars Dave Bautista, Jonathan Groff and Ben Aldridge.


'THE MENU' (2022)



Starring Ralph Fiennes and Anya Taylor-Joy, fine dining has never been more
terrifying than in "The Menu," a horror movie and dark comedy that explores just
how far a chef is willing to go to prepare a one-of-a-kind meal.


'M3GAN' (2022)



After Cady (Violet McGraw) loses her parents in a tragic car crash, her aunt
Gemma (Allison Williams) creates Megan, an AI toy companion to keep Cady safe
from harm. Before long, Megan develops a mind of her own. Anyone who gets in her
way better watch out.


'SCREAM VI' (2023)



Courtney Cox reprises her role of Gale Weathers in "Scream VI," the sixth
installment in the "Scream" franchise. She's joined by Jenna Ortega playing Tara
Carpenter and the pair, along with other Ghostface survivors, attempt to make a
fresh start. But, of course, things don't go as planned after Ghostface
resurfaces yet again.


'THE INVISIBLE MAN' (2020)



Cecilia Kass (Elisabeth Moss), flees an abusive relationship only to discover
that despite the death of her controlling ex-lover, she still can't escape his
torment. What Cecilia can't see might be more terrifying than what she can.


'IT FOLLOWS' (2014)



A teen hookup results in abduction and a sinister curse that only ends when
passed on to someone else. High-schooler Jay Height (Maika Monroe) must beat the
clock and fend off supernatural stalkers if she hopes to survive.


'JACOB'S LADDER' (1990)



"Fatal Attraction" director Adrian Lyne presents this 1990 horror film about
Jacob Singer, a Vietnam vet (Tim Robbins) who struggles to separate reality from
his tortured past. Verging on the edge of madness, Singer attempts to discover
the truth about who he is and how to stop the nightmares.


'X' (2022)



This recent release from A24 takes place in 1979 and follows a group of young
filmmakers who travel to a remote cabin in Texas in order to make an adult
movie. Things go nightmarishly wrong when their elderly hosts turn out to be
anything but welcoming.


'NOPE' (2022)



Brother and sister horse wranglers, Otis and Emerald Haywood, investigate some
supernatural happenings and try to capture evidence of UFOs in Jordan Peele's
sci-fi thriller "Nope."


'HALLOWEEN' (1978)



Nearly 45 years after its release, John Carpenter's "Halloween" still remains
the gold standard for all horror movies. After escaping from a mental hospital,
Michael Myers returns to his hometown of Haddonfield, Illinois on Halloween
night and goes from house to house on a bloody killing spree.


‘ROSEMARY’S BABY’ (1968)



Rosemary Woodhouse (Mia Farrow) and her actor husband Guy (John Cassavetes) move
into a new apartment on Central Park to start a family. Things go south,
however, shortly after Rosemary becomes pregnant. Something’s brewing in the
neighborhood and it just might be satan. Ruth Gordon and Ralph Bellamy also star
in this 1968 classic.


'PROMETHEUS' (2012)



Ridley Scott directs this prequel to "Alien," a deep-space expedition to a
distant planet goes awry when scientists discover an ancient alien species known
as "The Engineers." Michael Fassbender, Charlize Theron and Idris Elba star in
this sci-fi horror film.


'ORPHAN' (2009)



After losing a child, Kate and John Coleman (Vera Farmiga and Peter Sarsgaard)
adopt 9-year-old Esther. It all seems too good to be true until it's discovered
that Esther isn't what she seems. At all. Manipulative and sociopathic, Esther
has her own hidden agenda and soon everyone's lives are in danger.


'ORPHAN: FIRST KILL' (2022)



Born with a rare disorder that makes her appear much younger than she is, Leena
(Isabelle Fuhrman) escapes from an Estonian psych ward. She heads to the U.S.
where she assumes the false identity of "Esther," the missing daughter of
wealthy couple Tricia and Allen Albright (Julia Stiles and Rossif Sutherland).


‘ALIEN’ (1979)



In space, no one can hear you scream — and everyone’s screaming, like a lot in
this sci-fi horror movie that stars Sigourney Weaver as Ripley, an astronaut
battling a shape-shifting stowaway.


'THE EXORCIST' (1973)



Made nearly 50 years ago, "The Exorcist" still holds up and remains one of the
scariest movies of all time. It's film that you can't unsee once you've seen it
— including Regan's (Linda Blair) 180-degree head turn. Truly terrifying, the
plot revolves around a young girl who becomes possessed by an evil demon.


'NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD' (1968)



The flesh-eating zombie movie that launched a thousand imitations, George
Romeo's "Night of the Living Dead" remains just as gruesome and unsettling as it
was back in 1968. The original black-and-white version remains the best, so
don't settle for anything else.


'HEREDITARY' (2018)



If you've ever enjoyed sticking your head out the window while riding in a car,
you will absolutely never do it again after watching "Hereditary." Starring Toni
Collette and Gabriel Byrne, this horror movie is beyond disturbing. But it also
gets at universal themes, like what we inherit from our family and parts our
ourselves we can't run away from.


'THE WITCH' (2015)



In 17th-century New England, a Puritan family settles on an isolated patch of
land near a forest inhabited by a witch. An infant goes missing. Then, the
family's eldest daughter, Thomasin (Anya Taylor-Joy) starts acting ... strange.
This takes the whole Hansel-and-Gretel thing to a new level.


'THE TEXAS CHAIN SAW MASSACRE' (1974)



Don't even think about eating before watching this gruesome '70s horror movie
about a family that makes a career out of carving strangers up with a chainsaw.
"The Texas Chain Saw Massacre" is a staple in the slasher horror genre, so
prepare yourself before meeting the villain called "Leatherface."


'MIDSOMMER' (2019)



During the eternal daylight of Sweden's summer season, a small village
celebrates its once-every-90-years summer festival. A group of vacationing
friends travel to the town to participate only to find out that the festival
activities are more grisly than they could have ever imagined.


'THE CABIN IN THE WOODS' (2011)



A friends' getaway to a remote cabin in the woods turns into a nightmare after
it becomes overrun with killer zombies. To make matters worse, it's all part of
a sinister science experiment controlled by an underground laboratory.


'US' (2019)



A relaxing beach trip turns into the fight of their lives after an unsuspecting
family is stalked by murderous versions of themselves. This Jordan Peele film is
a masterclass in suspense and mystery. Who are the tethered? What do they want?
What do they say about human nature? These are the questions you'll be chewing
on. And you'll never listen to the Beach Boys "Good Vibrations" the same way
again. Promise.


'HELLRAISER' (1987)



With tons of truly horrifying imagery and torture, this '80s horror film is
about a puzzle box that unleashes a group of demons looking for blood and flesh
sacrifices.


'SAW' (2004)



Two men wake up imprisoned in a strange bathroom, a dead body between them, and
no idea how they got there. It's all part of the Jigsaw Serial Killer's sadistic
plan that involves – yep, you guessed it – the grisly use of a hacksaw.


'EVIL DEAD' (1981)



There are no holds barred in this '80s horror classic. Chock full of completely
gory, gruesome scenes, the plot revolves around a group of friends who plan a
retreat at a remote cabin in the Tennessee woods and, as so often happens in
horror movies, they accidentally wake the dead while they're at it.


'AN AMERICAN WEREWOLF IN LONDON' (1981)



A backpacking trip in Britain gets, uh, hairy after two Americans are attacked
by an unidentifiable creature while walking at night. During a full moon. One
dies, the other is injured, and instead of getting better, he discovers a whole
new set of problems. “An American Werewolf in London” is the first film to win
an Oscar for “Best Make-up,” a category created the same year the movie was
released.


'THE CONJURING' (2013)



"The Conjuring" is based on the real-life work of Ed and Lorraine Warren. Vera
Farmiga and Patrick Wilson play the paranormal investigators in this movie — and
in all its many sequels, including an entire spin-off about a demonic doll.


‘THE CONJURING 2’ (2016)



In this 2016 sequel to "The Conjuring," ghost hunters, Ed and Lorraine Warren
travel across the Atlantic to help a London mom with a frightening supernatural
problem. An evil spirit has been haunting her home and, worse, possessing her
children. Vera Farmiga and Patrick Wilson star in "The Conjuring 2."


'A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET' (1984)



Along with "Halloween" and "Friday the 13th," "Nightmare on Elm Street" is a
seminal addition to the slasher film genre. Freddie Krueger, the series'
razor-blade-gloved murderer, is a horror icon. This is a must for anyone looking
to check off all the horror movie classics.


'THE RING' (2002)



If you watch it, you're dead within seven days. Journalist Rachel Keller (Naomi
Watts) seeks to understand why when her niece and three friends die mysteriously
after viewing the "cursed" videotape. Of course, she watches it, then must beat
the clock in order to survive. It's worth watching both the American remake and
the 1998 Japanese original.


'IT' (2017)



This Stephen King movie (adapted from the book by the same name), is a PSA on
why to never, ever allow your paper boat to be swept into a storm drain. Every
27 years, It emerges to prey on the people of Derry, Maine. The most recent "It"
adaptation divides King's long novel into two parts: One following a group of
middle schoolers taking down the monster, and another when they're adults
summoned back to do it all over again.


'THE FLY' (1986)



Years before Jeff Goldblum played a mathematician in "Jurassic Park," he played
a scientist in "The Fly" who inadvertently swaps DNA with a fly and, in
extremely gruesome detail, becomes one.


'INSIDIOUS' (2010)



After moving into a new house, the Lambert family's oldest son, Dalton, suffers
a fall that leaves him in a coma. In the months that follow, supernatural events
begin to occur. Despite moving houses again, the family's troubles persist until
a ghost hunter figures out that Dalton is captive in an alternate realm called
"The Further."


'CHILD'S PLAY' (1988)



It goes without saying that dolls with knives are unsettling — and "Chucky" sets
the mold. Chucky is a red-headed toy possessed by a serial killer on a mission
to murder everyone it encounters.


'SINISTER' (2012)



Writer Ellison Oswalt (Ethan Hawke) and his young family move into a new house,
but only Ellison knows that it's the scene of a ghastly murder. Horrible things
happen after he discovers a box of snuff films in the attic and Ellison soon
realizes his family is caught in a "sinister" plan.


'THE BLAIR WITCH PROJECT' (1999)



Three film students traipse out into the Maryland woods looking for a mythical
witch and find way more than they bargained for. Meta and scary, "The Blair
Witch Project" is a horror-film must. An indie film, "The Blair Witch Project"
cost only $60,000 to produce and went on to earn nearly $250 million at the box
office.


'CLOVERFIELD' (2008)



Filmed cinéma vérité style, this "found-footage" movie chronicles a group of
friends and their desperate attempt to stay alive after an alien-like monster
attacks New York City.


'10 CLOVERFIELD LANE' (2016)



The unofficial sequel to "Cloverfield," this follow-up features John Goodman and
Mary Elizabeth Winstead as survivors of the alien apocalypse, trapped together
in an underground bunker. A tense psychological thriller, the film will keep you
guessing right up until the end.


'THE HAUNTING' (1999)



"The Haunting" follows a group of insomniacs who stay at a spooky old mansion as
part of a sleep study. When the lights turn off, that's when they realize
they're not alone in the mansion.


'PARANORMAL ACTIVITY' (2007)



Another horror movie filmed in a "found footage" style, "Paranormal Activity" is
about Micah and Katie, a husband and wife who find themselves at the mercy of a
demon who stalks them as they sleep.


'FRIDAY THE 13TH' (1980)



Kill, kill, kill ... now, now, now. An evil serial killer wearing a hockey mask
is murdering the counselors at Camp Crystal Lake, one by one. Is it the ghost of
Jason, a young boy who drowned in the lake years before? Or something much
worse? This 1980 film features Kevin Bacon as a young camp counselor prior to
his breakout role as "Ren" in the movie "Footloose."


'FRIDAY THE 13TH PART 2' (1981)



The second movie in the "Friday the 13th" franchise ends up being nearly as fun
as the first when sole-surviving camp counselor, Alice, returns to Camp Crystal
Lake only to find out that the murdering is far from over.


'WAR OF THE WORLDS' (2005)



What begins as a freaky lightening storm turns out to be the end of the world in
this sci-fi horror film, which features alien octopods rising from the ground
and using human blood to fertilize the earth ... and Tom Cruise in a starring
role.


'THE BABADOOK' (2014)



After reading a terrifying bedtime story about a boogie monster named "Mister
Babadook," a son and his mother discover that he's real – and living in their
house.


'SCREAM' (1996)



Wes Craven, writer and director of "A Nightmare on Elm Street," directs this
1996 horror film that parodies other horror films. Playing off slasher film
tropes (think "Halloween" and "Friday the 13th), "Scream" pokes fun at the
genre, while still being a worthy contender.


'THE THING' (1982)



If you're planning a trip to Antarctica, "The Thing" is sure to make you
reconsider. An old-school classic, this scary horror movie stars Kurt Russell as
MacReady, an arctic researcher trapped with a killer alien able to disguise
itself as his teammates.


'THE SHINING' (1980)



All work and no play makes Jack (Jack Nicholson) a dull boy and, unfortunately,
it also puts him in an extremely bad mood. Maybe it's the work — or maybe it's
the spirits at the Overlook Hotel, where Jack and his family are staying over
the course of a long winter. Stanley Kubrick's 1980 take on Stephen King's book
"The Shining" is both thought-provoking and scary.


'THE LOST BOYS' (1987)



There's only one problem with living in the California beach town of Santa Carla
– all the damn vampires. Campy, scary and gory, "The Lost Boys" is a classic.


'A QUIET PLACE' (2018)



What's worse than aliens taking over the world? Aliens with super-sonic hearing
that take over the world, then killing anything that makes a sound. This is
unfortunate for Evelyn (Emily Blunt) and Lee Abbott (John Krasinski) who must
protect their young family – and keep them extremely quiet – if they hope to
survive.


'SALEM'S LOT' (1979)



A two-part miniseries released in the '70s, "Salem's Lot" is based on the
Stephen King novel by the same name and is available to stream on Amazon.
Despite being a bit dated, it still packs some super-serious scares in this tale
of a small New England town overrun by vampires.


‘GET OUT’ (2017)



Chris (Daniel Kaluuya) is heading to meet his girlfriend Rose's (Allison
Williams) parents for the first time. And if he's being honest, things feel kind
of weird. This groundbreaking Jordan Peele movie, which is also a commentary on
race in the U.S., is a good reminder of why you should always listen to that
little warning voice in your head telling you something's wrong, before it's too
late.


'THE AMITYVILLE HORROR' (1979)



Before putting a deposit down on your dream house, make sure there isn't a
massive fly infestation or pig with glowing eyes floating outside your bedroom
window. More important, however, double check with the realtor that no mass
murders have occurred there that'll lead to evil spirits stalking your family,
as what happens in "The Amityville Horror," inspired by a real crime.


'THE MOTHMAN PROPHECIES' (2002)



This slow-burn horror movie, starring Richard Gere and Laura Linney, isn't full
of gore or jump-scares. Instead, it's a psychological thriller that promises to
haunt you for days, maybe weeks, after watching it.


'WHAT LIES BENEATH' (2000)



Harrison Ford and Michelle Pfeiffer star as a husband and wife who own a very
nice lakeside cottage. Too bad it's haunted – or at least Pfeiffer thinks it is.
Apparitions appear and supernatural events occur, but only when she's by
herself. Are they real or is it all in her head?


'PSYCHO' (1960)



After absconding with $40,000, an embezzling woman books a room at a motel
managed by a guy with significant mommy issues. Alfred Hitchcock's "Psycho"
defines the horror movie genre along with rendering showers unsafe for the rest
of all time.


"THE SIXTH SENSE" (1999)



Cole Sear (Haley Joel Osment) sees dead people. A lot of them, actually. That's
when child psychologist, Malcolm Crowe (Bruce Willis) intervenes to help. If the
twist hasn't been spoiled for you, watch it before it is.


'SIGNS' (2002)



Turns out farms can be surprisingly scary places, especially when uninvited
visitors hide among the corn stalks and your baby monitor picks up transmissions
from outer space. This M. Night Shyamalan film is a terse, sci-fi thriller.


'WORLD WAR Z' (2013)



From start to finish, it's nonstop action in this epic battle between the dead
and undead. Brad Pitt stars as a United Nations investigator who must figure out
how to stop the zombie apocalypse before it's too late.


'FRIGHT NIGHT' (1985)



What's the deal with Charley's (William Ragsdale) creepy new neighbors? They
keep strange hours and own a coffin for starters. Beyond that, a lot of women
are turning up dead in mysterious ways. Are his neighbors — gasp — vampires?
Charley enlists the help of a vampire hunter to find out.


'POLTERGEIST' (1982)



All is well with the Freeling family, until youngest daughter, Carol Anne,
starts a conversation with a blank TV screen. In this movie written by Steven
Spielberg, the Freelings rely on each other to survive their newly-haunted
house.


'THE OMEN' (1976)



Is it a girl, a boy or the antichrist? Unfortunately, for Robert and Katherine
Thorn (Gregory Peck and Lee Remick), the result is not the one they're hoping
for Born with the devil's "666" on his head, it seems the couple's adopted son
isn't just difficult, but comes to them straight from hell.


'THE DESCENT' (2005)



A group of women head to the Appalachian Mountains to go cave-diving and end up
trapped inside a cave after it collapses. As they try and navigate their escape,
they discover that they're not alone down there. The movie is chilly, and not
only because it's set in a cave.


'CANDYMAN' (1992)



Within the mythology of this movie, saying the name "Candyman" five times while
looking in a mirror unleashes a throat-slashing monster. Still, everyone does it
anyway to find out if the urban legend is real, including research student,
Helen Lyle (Virginia Madsen), who finds out the hard way that it is. "Candyman"
was remade in 2021.


'THE PURGE' (2013)



America is a crime-free utopia thanks to once-a-year "purge" that allows people
to commit any and all crimes (including murder) during a 12-hour grace period
known as "the purge." Ethan Hawke stars as a wealthy businessman who must
protect his family when their security measures fail.


'28 DAYS LATER' (2002)



After a chimp carrying a deadly virus is freed from an experimental lab, the
world pretty much dies off in 28 days, except a handful of survivors, including
Cillian Murphy ("Peaky Blinders"). Along the lines of the "Walking Dead" or "I
am Legend," it's kill or be killed in this zombie flick.


'THE RITUAL' (2017)



When one of their friends is murdered in a robbery, a group of men take a hiking
trip to Sweden in his honor. Things deteriorate after they become lost in the
woods and realize they're being hunted by a sadistic cult seeking human
sacrifices.


'FRESH' (2022)



This recent release stars Daisy Edgar Jones as Noa, a young woman trying to
navigate the dating scene. After finally meeting the perfect guy, she discovers
he wants something more from her than just a relationship. He wants her flesh.
Heads up, the "ew" factor is off the charts with this one.


'THE STRANGERS' (2008)



After attending a wedding, a couple stays at a remote vacation home which turns
nightmarish when they're assaulted by a trio of strangers bent on murder and
mayhem. "The Strangers" plays on the palpable fear of a home invasion.


'THE HAUNTING IN CONNECTICUT' (2009)



Problems arise after a family moves to a Victorian home that once served as a
funeral parlor. From ghostly apparitions to unexplained injuries, things unravel
as supernatural forces take over.


'THE BLACK PHONE' (2021)



Finney (Mason Thames), a 13-year-old boy, is abducted by “The Grabber,” a crazed
child-killer (Ethan Hawke), who locks him in a basement with a mysterious black
phone. Even though it’s disconnected, the phone rings and Finney discovers that
all its callers are all unearthly.


'HUSH' (2016)



A bout with bacterial meningitis leaves Maddie (Kate Siegel) deaf and mute at
the age of 13. After penning a successful novel, Maddie leaves New York City for
a desolate cabin in the woods where she’s stalked by a masked killer bent on
making her his next victim.



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personal finance, shopping, food, fashion, travel and weddings. An avid
traveler, foodie, helicopter parent and couch film critic, Sarah is originally
from Minneapolis and has spent the last two decades unsuccessfully trying to
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scripts, ETags/cache browsers, and software development kits.

First-party Cookies

First-party Cookies are placed by us (including through the use of third-party
service providers) and are used to allow you to use the Services and their
features and to assist in analytics activities.

Third-party Cookies

Certain third parties may place their Cookies on your device and use them to
recognize your device when you visit the Services and when you visit other
websites or online services. These third parties collect and use this
information pursuant to their own privacy policies. Third-party Cookies enable
certain features or functionalities, and advertising, to be provided on the
Services.

Types of Cookies

The Services use the following types of first and third-party Cookies for these
purposes:

Strictly Necessary Cookies: These Cookies are required for Service
functionality, including for system administration, security and fraud
prevention, and to enable any purchasing capabilities. You can set your browser
to block these Cookies, but some parts of the site may not function properly.

Information Storage and Access: These Cookies allow us and our partners to store
and access information on the device, such as device identifiers.

Measurement and Analytics: These Cookies collect data regarding your usage of
and performance of the Services, apply market research to generate audiences,
and measure the delivery and effectiveness of content and advertising. We and
our third-party vendors use these Cookies to perform analytics, so we can
improve the content and user experience, develop new products and services, and
for statistical purposes. They are also used to recognize you and provide
further insights across platforms and devices for the above purposes.

Personalization Cookies: These Cookies enable us to provide certain features,
such as determining if you are a first-time visitor, capping message frequency,
remembering choices you have made (e.g., your language preferences, time zone),
and assist you with logging in after registration (including across platforms
and devices). These Cookies also allow your device to receive and send
information, so you can see and interact with ads and content.

Content Selection and Delivery Cookies: Data collected under this category can
also be used to select and deliver personalized content, such as news articles
and videos.

Ad Selection and Delivery Cookies: These Cookies are used to collect data about
your browsing habits, your use of the Services, your preferences, and your
interaction with advertisements across platforms and devices for the purpose of
delivering interest-based advertising content on the Services and on third-party
sites. Third-party sites and services also use interest-based Advertising
Cookies to deliver content, including advertisements relevant to your interests
on the Services and third-party services. If you reject these Cookies, you may
see contextual advertising that may be less relevant to you.

Social Media Cookies: These Cookies are set by social media platforms on the
Services to enable you to share content with your friends and networks. Social
media platforms have the ability to track your online activity outside of the
Services. This may impact the content and messages you see on other services you
visit.

We and third parties may associate Measurement And Analytics Cookies,
Personalization Cookies, Content Selection, Delivery Cookies, and Reporting, Ad
Selection, Delivery and Reporting Cookies, and Social Media Cookies with other
information we have about you.

COOKIE MANAGEMENT

Depending on where you live, you may be able to adjust your Cookie preferences
at any time via the “Cookie Settings” link in the footer of relevant websites.
You can also use the methods described below to manage Cookies. You must take
such steps on each browser or device that you use. If you replace, change or
upgrade your browser or device, or delete your cookies, you may need to use
these opt-out tools again. As some Cookie-management solutions also rely on
Cookies, please adjust your browser Cookie settings carefully, following the
relevant instructions below.

Browser Controls: You may be able to disable and manage some Cookies through
your browser settings. If you use multiple browsers on the same device, you will
need to manage your settings for each browser. Please click on any of the below
browser links for instructions:

Google Chrome
Apple Safari
Mozila Firefox
Microsoft Internet Explorer

If the browser you use is not listed above, please refer to your browser’s help
menu for information on how to manage Cookies. Please be aware that disabling
cookies will not disable other analytics tools we may use to collect information
about you or your use of our Services.

Analytics Provider Opt-Outs: To disable analytics Cookies you can use the
browser controls discussed above or, for some of our providers, you can use
their individual opt-out mechanisms:

Google’s Privacy Policy and Google Analytics Opt-Out
Omniture’s Privacy Policy and Omniture’s Opt-Out
Mixpanel’s Privacy Policy and Mixpanel’s Opt-Out

The above are examples of our analytics providers and this is not an exhaustive
list. We are not responsible for the effectiveness of any other providers’
opt-out mechanisms.

Flash Local Storage: These cookies are also known as local shared objects and
may be used to store your preferences or display content by us, advertisers and
other third-parties. Flash cookies need to be deleted in the storage section of
your Flash Player Settings Manager.

Interest-Based Advertising: Most third-party advertisers offer a way to opt out
of their interest-based advertising. For more information or to opt out of
receiving interest-based advertising from participating third-party advertisers,
depending on your country of residence, please visit:

Digital Advertising Alliance in the US
Digital Advertising Alliance of Canada
European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance
Australian Digital Advertising Alliance

You can also opt out of some of the advertising providers we use by visiting
their opt-out pages:

Google’s Privacy Policy and Google Analytics Opt-Out Page
Facebook Privacy Policy and Facebook’s Opt-Out Page
Twitter Privacy Policy and Twitter’s Opt-Out Page
Liveramp’s Privacy Policy and Liveramp Opt-Out Page

These are examples of our advertising providers and this is not an exhaustive
list. In addition, we are not responsible for the effectiveness of any of these
providers’ opt-out mechanisms.

After you opt out, you will still see advertisements, but they may not be as
relevant to you.

Mobile Settings: You may manage the collection of information for interest-based
advertising purposes in mobile apps via the device’s settings, including
managing the collection of location data. To opt out of mobile ad tracking from
Nielsen or other third parties, you can do so by selecting the “Limit Ad
Tracking” (for iOS devices) or “Opt out of Ads Personalization” (for Android
devices) options in your device settings.

Connected Devices: For connected devices, such as smart TVs or streaming
devices, you should review the device’s settings and select the option that
allows you to disable automatic content recognition or ad tracking. Typically,
to opt out, such devices require you to select options like “limit ad tracking”
or to disable options such as “interest-based advertising,” “interactive TV,” or
“smart interactivity”. These settings vary by device type.

Cross-Device Tracking: If you would like to opt out of our browser-based
cross-device tracking for advertising purposes, you may do so by using the
various methods described above. You must opt out separately on each device and
each browser that you use. For more information about cross-device matching,
please visit the Network Advertising Initiative or the Digital Advertising
Alliance. If you opt out of cross-device tracking for advertising purposes, we
may still conduct cross-device tracking for other purposes, such as analytics.

Consequences of Deactivation of Cookies: If you disable or remove Cookies, some
parts of the Services may not function properly. Information may still be
collected and used for other purposes, such as research, online services
analytics or internal operations, and to remember your opt-out preferences.



CONTACT US

For inquiries about this Cookies Notice, please contact us at Privacy@nbcuni.com
or Chief Privacy Officer, NBCUniversal Legal Department, 30 Rockefeller Plaza,
New York, NY 10112, US.

For inquiries from users who reside in the European Economic Area, the United
Kingdom or Switzerland, please contact us at Privacy@nbcuni.com or Privacy,
Legal Department, Central Saint Giles, St Giles High Street, London, WC2H 8NU,
UK

CHANGES TO THIS NOTICE

This Notice may be revised occasionally and in accordance with legal
requirements. Please revisit this Cookie Notice regularly to stay informed about
our and our analytic and advertising partners’ use of Cookies.

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These Cookies are required for Service functionality, including security and
fraud prevention, and to enable any purchasing capabilities. You can set your
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