10 Most Unnerving Shots In Horror Movies

10. "I Saw Her Face" - The Ring

The Ring is among the few horror remakes that's on par with its predecessor. Like the original, Gore Verbinski's spookfest focuses on subdued atmosphere and uneasy tension to keep viewers on edge. But since this an American remake, it has a few added jump-scares.

Although this technique can be gimmicky, it's utilised flawlessly here from the very beginning. In the prologue, two teenagers, Katie and Becca, are discussing a cursed VHS cassette that supposedly causes the viewer to die seven days after watching it. Shortly after Katie admits she's watched this tape, she is killed off-screen by a mysterious entity.

At Katie's funeral, investigative journalist Rachel speaks to the mother, Ruth, hoping to learn more about the teen's death. Ruth begs Rachel to uncover the truth about her daughter, stating how she "saw her face". The scene then jump-cuts to Katie's dead body, her face etched in unspeakable agony and fear.

This heart-pounding sequence resonates because it comes out of the blue. All Ruth was doing up until this point was washing the dishes. As such, viewers let their guard down just before getting the fright of their life.