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20 Scariest Urban Legends in Horror Movies

20 Scariest Urban Legends in Horror Movies

20. Slenderman (*Slender Man*, 2018)

Inspired by the internet's infamous urban legend, Slenderman is a haunting figure known for stalking and abducting children, bringing one of the most iconic internet myths to life.

19. Kuchisake-Onna (*Carved: The Slit-Mouthed Woman*, 2007)

Rooted in Japanese folklore, this terrifying spirit appears with a slit mouth, asking if she's beautiful, attacking those who answer incorrectly.

18. La Llorona (*The Curse of La Llorona*, 2019)

The tragic tale of a ghostly mother seeking her lost children has haunted generations, creating an iconic legend in Mexican folklore and film.

17. The Bell Witch (*An American Haunting*, 2005)

Based on one of America's oldest supernatural stories, this tale of a family haunted by a spirit continues to be a bone-chilling piece of horror history.

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