BY: Amanda Jane Stern

Who said horror movies couldn’t also be sexy? There is a fine line between being scared and aroused, so why shouldn’t a movie appeal to both emotions? Below we have rounded up the ten sexiest horror movies of all time. These are “scare your pants off” great.

Daughters of Darkness (1971)

Newlywed couple Stefan (John Karlen) and Valerie (Danielle Ouimet) on their way towards England check into a hotel on the Ostend seafront in Belgium. Seemingly alone at the hotel, they are surprised to meet the mysterious Countess Elizabeth Báthory (Delphine Seyrig) and her aide Ilona (Andrea Rau). Soon, the seemingly immortal Countess becomes obsessed with the young couple.

Don’t Look Now (1973)

This classic horror movie about a couple grieving the loss of their young daughter is bleak and terrifying. Within that darkness is one of the most sensual love scenes in any film, horror or not. It comes early in the movie between John (Donald Sutherland) and Laura Baxter (Julie Christie). Fans have often wondered if the two actors actually had sex in this scene, which spends equal time focusing on Laura’s pleasure as it does John’s.

Shivers (1975)

In this David Cronenberg cult-classic, a parasite runs rampant in a posh apartment complex. Everyone infected with this deadly bug turns into a sex-obsessed maniac and spreads the disease through violent sex. It is up to Dr. Roger St. Luc (Paul Hampton) and his aide Nurse Forsythe (Lynn Lowry) to figure out how to end the plague before it turns them into sex-crazed zombies too.

Suspiria (1977)

In this Dario Argento classic, Suzy (Jessica Harper), a young American ballerina, travels to Germany to attend a prestigious ballet academy. However, when she arrives, she sees another student, Pat (Eva Axén), fleeing the school, only to turn up murdered. As more students die, Suzy realizes that the school is a front for something sinister that might involve the dark arts.

Eyes of Laura Mars (1978)

Laura Mars (Faye Dunaway) is a famous fashion photographer in NYC whose work combines sensual and violent imagery. Soon, Laura develops the ability to see through a serial killer’s eyes and watches as this unknown predator murders people. With the help of Police Lieutenant John Neville (Tommy Lee Jones), Laura tries to stop the killer. But first, they need to identify him.

Cat People (1982)

While visiting her estranged brother Paul (Malcolm McDowell), the virginal Irina (Nastassia Kinski) discovers a dark family secret tied to her sexual awakening. She learns that having sex with a human will turn her into a murderous black panther. Along with the help of zoologist Oliver (John Heard), she tries to break the family curse while also evading her incestuous brother.

The Hunger (1983)

Vampires have often been the mythological creature most linked with sex and sexuality. No list of sexiest horror films would be complete without this bisexual vampire horror movie. Miriam (Catherine Deneuve) is a seductive vampire, after casting aside her old lover John (David Bowie), she turns her sights on Sarah (Susan Sarandon). Their relationship is hot and steamy, but what happens when Sarah decides she doesn’t want to be a vampire?

Videodrome (1983)

In the second Cronenberg movie on this list, Max Renn (James Woods) is the president of a trashy TV station. Desperate for new content, he stumbles upon “Videodrome,” a show that showcases torture. Sensing a hit, Renn decides to broadcast the show. However, when his girlfriend (Deborah Harry) auditions for the show and doesn’t return, he realizes that the violence depicted might be more real than he thought.

Jennifer’s Body (2009)

Although the response to this 2009 Diablo Cody film was initially underwhelming, it has gone on to develop a cult-following. It focuses on Jennifer (Megan Fox), who becomes possessed by a demon after being sacrificed. WIth her newfound powers, she goes on a man-eating rampage. What establishes this subversive horror movie as one of the sexiest is the simmering sexual tension between Jennifer and best friend Needy (Amanda Seyfried).

Black Swan (2010)

In this psychological thriller, Nina (Natalie Portman) is a dedicated ballerina. When her ballet company’s artistic director decides to replace the prima ballerina for the company’s upcoming production of Swan Lake, Nina is poised to be a shoo-in for the role. That is until new ballerina Lily (Mila Kunis) shows up. Soon the two dancers are thrust into a rivalry for the same role, a rivalry that turns sexual and twisted.