Nicolas Cages Horror Movies Are A Mixed Bag But Some Stand Out As Truly Great

Every Nicolas Cage Horror Movie So Far, Ranked By IMDb

Nicolas Cage's horror movies are a mixed bag, but some stand out as truly great.

Nicolas Cage is known for his eccentric acting style, and he has starred in a number of horror movies over the years. Some of these films are considered classics, while others are so bad they're good. Here's a ranking of all of Nicolas Cage's horror movies, according to IMDb.

1. Mandy (2018) - 7.2/10

Mandy is a psychedelic horror film that follows Red Miller (Cage), a logger who sets out to avenge the death of his wife. The film is praised for its stunning visuals, its haunting score, and Cage's intense performance.

2. The Wicker Man (2006) - 6.0/10

The Wicker Man is a remake of the 1973 classic. Cage plays Edward Malus, a police officer who travels to a remote island to investigate the disappearance of a young girl. The film is a slow-burn thriller that builds to a shocking climax.

3. Pay the Ghost (2015) - 5.7/10

Pay the Ghost is a horror mystery film that follows Mike Lawford (Cage), a professor who is haunted by the ghost of his murdered son. The film is a slow-burn thriller that builds to a suspenseful climax.

4. Vampire's Kiss (1988) - 5.6/10

Vampire's Kiss is a black comedy horror film that follows Peter Loew (Cage), a literary agent who becomes a vampire. The film is known for Cage's over-the-top performance.

5. Ghost Rider (2007) - 5.6/10

Ghost Rider is a superhero horror film that follows Johnny Blaze (Cage), a motorcycle stuntman who becomes the Ghost Rider, a supernatural being who fights evil. The film is a visually stunning action-packed thrill ride.

6. The Sorcerer's Apprentice (2010) - 5.3/10

The Sorcerer's Apprentice is a fantasy horror film that follows Dave Stutler (Cage), a physics student who is chosen by the sorcerer Balthazar Blake (Jay Baruchel) to become his apprentice. The film is a fun-filled adventure with plenty of action and humor.

7. Drive Angry (2011) - 5.2/10

Drive Angry is a supernatural action horror film that follows Milton (Cage), a man who escapes from hell to avenge the death of his daughter. The film is a fast-paced action-packed thriller with plenty of violence and gore.

8. Knowing (2009) - 5.2/10

Knowing is a science fiction horror film that follows John Koestler (Cage), an astrophysicist who discovers a code in a time capsule that predicts future disasters. The film is a suspenseful thriller with a thought-provoking premise.

9. The Ritual (2017) - 4.9/10

The Ritual is a horror film that follows a group of friends who go on a hiking trip in the Swedish wilderness. The film is a suspenseful thriller with plenty of scares and gore.

10. Deadfall (1993) - 4.6/10

Deadfall is a neo-noir crime thriller that follows Eddie (Cage), a struggling prizefighter who gets involved in a dangerous scheme. The film is a stylish and suspenseful thriller with a great performance from Cage.